This collection of 36 antique stereoview cards represents the first known catalogue of Anglo-Boer War stereographic images produced by Underwood and Underwood Publishing Group. Sold for $246 in 2021, this set provides insights into early war photography.
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The Role of Stereoviews in Capturing the Boer War
News photographers and journalists, along with Underwood & Underwood’s photographers, traveled to South Africa for the Anglo-Boer War. They captured military activities, avoiding graphic conflict images. This gave viewers a curated look at the war.
Underwood & Underwood sold stereoview sets in boxes resembling books titled "The South African War Through the Stereoscope." The auctioned collection included an original box, appealing to collectors.
Auction Values for Boer War Stereoview Cards
Stereoview cards from the Boer War era have shown varying auction results based on condition, completeness, and presentation:
- 2012: A 1900 edition with 216 slides in three original book-like boxes sold for $771. Its completeness and packaging boosted its desirability.The completeness and original packaging made this set desirable.
- 2022: A set of 22 loose 1901 Underwood Boer War stereoviews sold for $50. The lack of original packaging and incomplete nature contributed to the lower value.
- 2020: Potters Auction sold 20 loose stereoview cards depicting the war.
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