Yup.... it's staggering how all the good 19th century stuff has fallen off the face of the earth. I guess we had a false sense of it being somewhat plentiful back in the early 2000s. I can easily recall when the REA, Mastro, Lelands and Hunt Catalogs would routinely devote a dozen full pages to 19th century memorabilia. Now you get perhaps 4-5 lots per auction.
Makes me sorry I didn't pursue some pieces harder, but more so am very thankful I was able to secure a few great things that are not resurfacing.
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