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The Jim Crain Collection: Texas, California & the Old West

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  2026-11-20 09:00:00 2026-11-20 09:00:00 America/New_York Fleischer's Auctions Fleischer's Auctions : The Jim Crain Collection: Texas, California & the Old West https://bid.fleischersauctions.com/auctions/fleischers-auctions/the-jim-crain-collection-texas-california-the-old-west-23552
The lifetime collection of author and photo historian, Jim Crain (1939-2025). The catalog is exclusively devoted to antique photography with an emphasis on the Old West, California, Texas, and Native Americana from 1840-1900.
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Lot 764

[RAILROADS, DISASTERS] (6) Catastrophic Train Wreck Stereoviews

Estimate: $150 - $300
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$100

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A collection of six (6) stereoviews covering the immediate aftermath of a devastating train accident. N.p., ca. 1895-1905. They are all on original dark gray card mounts, each with modern pencil inventory notes to the verso. One period notation says "12 Post Office S.F.," perhaps indicating this crash occurred around San Francisco; however, no crash involving a train with the number 1421 could be found, providing any avid collector an exciting opportunity for further research. 

 

[Stereoview, Stereocard, Railroads, Train Wreck, Derailment, Steam Locomotive, Locomotive 1421, Railroad Disaster, Industrial History, Gelatin Silver, Transportation, 19th Century Photography, Early 20th Century Photography]

Very good condition overall. The prints exhibit strong contrast and focus, with minor edge silvering and faint handling wear. Mounts remain rigid, curved, and structurally sound. 

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Jim Crain collection.