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VERY RARE MATCHING 1/9 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPES OF ID'ED SISTERS BY BECKERS & PIARD - You are considering a very rare pair of ninth plate daguerreotypes by the renown operators, Beckers and Piard. The two portraits are identified in the back of the two cases; see my listing photos for details. Their names appear to be Claudine and Julia C. Greiy or Griey. The images reside in the matching set of cases which are also in amazing condition. Any collector who loves plates stamped on the mats by legendary artists of the Daguerreian era would adore this pair in their collection. Good luck to my next caretaker. CONDITION : Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of this cased image and as part of my description. Both ninth plates have been resealed by the previous owner. Each plate retains wonderful contrast, tonal range and sharpness. The mats have Beckers and Piards' name and address stamped boldly at the bottom of their matching mats. The two cases as mentioned above is miraculously in excellent antique condition with tiny identifications glued into the backside of their respective cases. An outstanding pair of ninth plates by the renown Daguerreian Duo. I will carefully ship this item to the winning bidder by way of Priority Mail. Please feel free to view my other items I have listed in my EBAY STORE! See "ABOUT ME"; click the "me" icon next to my Ebay ID nic-o-matic for more information regarding my new website of 19th Century Photographic imagery I have for sale. United States bidders only please! Foreign bidders may request approval to bid several days in advance prior to the end of my auctions and must agree to my foreign sales terms! I am proud to have been a member of the Ebay community since 2001. Please note my 100% positive feedback record and please bid with confidence. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. I truly strive to make your EBAY experience an enjoyable one.