Original imperial-sized -- 13-1/4 inches in width by 10 inches in height -- albumen photograph on original cream-colored mat (dimensions: 20 inches by 16 inches).  This image is unusual as it is not identified as a William Henry Jackson image on the original glass plate.  However, it has been identified by a number of reliable sources, including the Western History Department of the Denver Public Library and the Colorado Historical Society, as being an original Jackson photograph.  Condition: near fine, as well as excellent tonality with little, if any, fading.

According to Robert A. LeMassena, this is an image of a Denver & Rio Grande 4-4-0 engine, hauling a daily set of cars to Creede.  In 1886, the old wooden-truss bridge across the Gunnison River, at Roubideau, was replaced with a new steel-span 370-feet in length.

Seriously interested in a possible acquisition.  Please inquire for price.

Circa 1881

Original imperial-sized albumen photograph: 10 inches across by 13-1/2 inches in height.  Mounted on original cream-colored mat: 16 inches across by 20 inches in height.  Photograph exhibits near fine tones, with excellent detail and great clarity.  Mat board has one repaired split in top margin, high above original photograph, closed-ended, approximately 3 inches in length.

Conejos County, Colorado.  Near Phantom Curve, along The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.

Jackson signature and name of photographic plate originally marked at bottom of photograph.  Superb detail.  Inquire for price.