Civil War CDV Victorian Woman William Shew San Francisco CA 3¢ Tax Stamp 1864-66

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View Civil War CDV Victorian Woman William Shew San Francisco CA 3¢ Tax Stamp 1864-66 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Antique Civil War Era Carte de Visite (CDV) Photograph by William Shew, San Francisco, California Approx Size 2.5" x 4" An original Victorian-era CDV portrait featuring a young woman photographed by renowned California photographer William Shew at his 423 Montgomery Street, San Francisco studio. This example retains its original 3¢ Proprietary Revenue Stamp, dating the photograph to the Civil War tax period (1864–1866) when revenue stamps were required on photographs by the U.S. img{max-width:100%} Starting Monday, August 3rd, 2026 - We will be listing large batches of Antique and Collectible inventory at low start prices every Monday!   CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF OUR CURRENT RUNNING AUCTIONS! Make sure to Follow our store! Civil War CDV Victorian Woman William Shew San Francisco CA 3¢ Tax Stamp 1864-66 Description Antique Civil War Era Carte de Visite (CDV) Photograph by William Shew, San Francisco, California Approx Size   2.5"  x  4" An original Victorian-era CDV portrait featuring a young woman photographed by renowned California photographer William Shew at his 423 Montgomery Street, San Francisco studio. This example retains its original 3¢ Proprietary Revenue Stamp, dating the photograph to the Civil War tax period (1864–1866) when revenue stamps were required on photographs by the U.S. government. The portrait exhibits excellent clarity with wonderful mid-19th century detail, including the sitter’s center-parted hairstyle, dark dress with decorative trim, and composed expression characteristic of the era. The reverse bears William Shew’s elegant ornate studio imprint and original 3¢ revenue stamp, making this an especially desirable California photographic collectible. Details * Original Carte de Visite (CDV) * Photographer: William Shew * Studio: 423 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California * Date: circa 1864–1866 * Original 3¢ Proprietary Revenue Stamp * Albumen photograph on original mount * Excellent tonal range * Unidentified sitter * Original period mount Identification Photographer: William Shew Studio: 423 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California William Shew was one of the leading photographers in California during the 1860s and 1870s. His Montgomery Street studio operated during the height of the Civil War era and served many prominent Californians. His photographs are actively collected, especially Western subjects and Gold Rush-era portraits. Dating the CDV The card can be dated quite closely: * 3¢ Proprietary Revenue Stamp on the reverse * Revenue stamps were required on photographs from August 1, 1864 through August 1, 1866 * Since your stamp is uncancelled (no pen or ink cancellation visible), it likely represents:     * a stamp that escaped cancellation,     * or a lightly canceled example that has faded,     * or one applied near the end of the tax period. The photograph was almost certainly made 1864–1866. Condition * Strong image contrast * Nice focus * Minimal fading * Sharp corners * Clean mount * Attractive William Shew backmark * Original revenue stamp present Minor issues: * Slight age toning * Small edge wear at lower corners * Stamp has typical aging Overall I’d grade it approximately Excellent (EX) for a CDV of this age. SHIPPING We try to ship all orders ASAP, but please be advised that all orders have a 3 Business-day max handling time. 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