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1948 Governors Island New York City Photo Lot
Original Vintage Snapshots • Statue of Liberty • NYC Harbor • Military Cannon
Original 1948 NYC Harbor & Governors Island Scrapbook Photo Grouping
Offered here is an original vintage photo grouping from Governors Island, New York City, dated 1948. These photographs came directly from an old personal scrapbook and include handwritten period captions on the page, including “Statue of Liberty,” “Governors Island 1948,” and “New York City.”
This is a visually appealing New York Harbor lot featuring early post-war views of Governors Island, the Statue of Liberty in the distance, harbor water scenes, a ship, island buildings, a pool/recreation area, and a standout image of a young boy standing next to a large military cannon/artillery piece.
What Makes This Lot Special
Governors Island has deep New York and military history, and this 1948 scrapbook grouping captures the island during its active military-era years. The combination of Statue of Liberty imagery, harbor views, handwritten scrapbook identification, and military artillery subject matter gives this lot strong crossover appeal.
A great piece for collectors of New York City history, Governors Island memorabilia, Statue of Liberty photographs, military-related photography, vintage snapshots, and original scrapbook ephemera.
Included in This Lot
- Original scrapbook page labeled Governors Island 1948
- Photo showing the Statue of Liberty from New York Harbor
- Harbor scene with ship visible on the water
- Governors Island shoreline / waterfront view
- Photo of a young boy beside a large military cannon or artillery piece
- Governors Island building photograph
- Pool / recreation area photograph
- Original handwritten scrapbook captions and period photo mounts
Collector Appeal
- 1948-dated New York City / Governors Island photo grouping
- Original personal scrapbook photographs, not modern reproductions
- Includes Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor views
- Military cannon image adds strong historical and visual interest
- Handwritten scrapbook captions add authenticity and display character
- Excellent crossover appeal for NYC, military, harbor, and vintage photo collectors
Condition
Original vintage condition with expected age-related wear. Photos show toning, fading, surface marks, light spotting, small scratches, and general handling wear. Some photos remain mounted to the original black scrapbook page using old photo corners. The scrapbook backing shows wear, tears, brittleness, missing sections, and old mounting residue.
Loose photos show age wear and scalloped edges. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description. Sold exactly as found from the original scrapbook.
Display & Historical Interest
This lot has a great period look and tells a small but interesting story of post-war New York Harbor. The original scrapbook setting, handwritten labeling, Statue of Liberty view, and Governors Island military connection make it more interesting than a typical group of unidentified vintage snapshots.
Shipping
Ships quickly and securely packed with protective materials to help prevent bending or damage during transit.
Original 1948 Governors Island NYC Photo Lot — Statue of Liberty, Harbor Views & Military History
