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| 1. |  | A.N. Hardy (Boston) n.d. Portrait of a sitting gent with a ghostly figure Carte de visite, double exposure Private collection of Andrea Cesari |
| 2. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1865 (ca) Spirit Photograph [Woman's spirit behind table with photograph] Albumen print carte de visite 9.8 x 5.6 cm George Eastman Museum Courtesy of George Eastman House, Museum Purchase: ex-collection Robert A. Sobieszek (GEH NEG: 14007) |
| 3. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. Spirit of Bernadette Carte de visite Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 121) This is supposedly Bernadette Soubirous whose vision of the Virgin Mary was the origin of the worship of Our Lady of Lourdes. The spirit blesses a boy asleep on a sofa in an alcove, his shoe at the foot. See "The Perfect Medium," p. 64. No imprint. |
| 4. |  | William H. Mumler n.d. Mrs Lincoln & the Ghost of a Spirit Carte de visite Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc Courtesy of Larry Gottheim (Auction: March 13, 2008, 51, part 2 / lot 72) The famous spirit photograph by Mumler of Mary Todd Lincoln with the "ghost" image of Lincoln above her head. Mrs.Lincoln did attend a séance in Boston, where she claimed to have felt her dead husband place his hands on her shoulders. This was recreated by Mumler. In this example the ghost figure is hardly visible, though we clearly see the hands on the shoulders. CDV with mount corners slightly clipped, Mumler's imprint on the verso. |
| 5. |  | Richard Boursnell & J. Evans Sterling (London Spiritualists) 1895-1896 Spirit photograph Card photograph Swann Galleries - New York Sale 2345, The Vernacular Eye: Photographic Albums, Snapshots & Objects, 17 April 2014, Lot: 31 |
| 6. |  | Richard Boursnell & J. Evans Sterling (London Spiritualists) 1895-1896 Spirit photograph Card photograph Swann Galleries - New York Sale 2345, The Vernacular Eye: Photographic Albums, Snapshots & Objects, 17 April 2014, Lot: 31 |
| 7. |  | Richard Boursnell & J. Evans Sterling (London Spiritualists) 1895-1896 Spirit photograph Card photograph Swann Galleries - New York Sale 2345, The Vernacular Eye: Photographic Albums, Snapshots & Objects, 17 April 2014, Lot: 31 |
| 8. |  | Frederick Hudson 1875-1876 Spirit photograph Carte de visite Swann Galleries - New York Sale 2345, The Vernacular Eye: Photographic Albums, Snapshots & Objects, 17 April 2014, Lot: 32 |
| 9. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. The invisible spirit Cabinet card Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 157) Large label on the verso indicates "Obtained by Two Spiritualists in London… in 1895 and 1896. They were Richard Boursnell and J. Evans Sterling. This is No. 52, "Spirit of a lady unknown curiously robed in flowers. Empyreal light on the sitter." |
| 10. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. A spirit version of herself points to the text. A ghost created by double exposure. Tintype, double exposure Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 11. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. Spirit fakery Tintype, double exposure Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 12. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. A hair-raising experience for this young man. A ghost created by double exposure. Tintype, double exposure Private collection of Andrew Daneman Note the fear as expressed in the hair! |
| 13. |  | Unidentified photographer 1870 (ca) Falsified "spirit" presence Tintype, double exposure Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 14. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. Ghost Tintype, double exposure Private collection of Andrew Daneman |
| 15. |  | Unidentified photographer n.d. The spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Gelatin silver print Nationaal Archief of the Netherlands / National Archive of the Netherlands Spaarnestad Photo, fotonummer SFA002003392 The spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, according to his widow Lady Conan Doyle. The photo was taken during a session with the English Reverand Tweedale, with the help of the photographic medium Mr. Hope. |
| 16. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [Man being surprised by a ghost] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 17. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [Man being surprised by a ghost] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 18. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [Being scared by a ghostly apparition] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 19. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [Being scared by a ghostly apparition] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 20. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [the appearance of a ghostly apparition] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 21. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [the appearance of a ghostly apparition] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 22. |  | L.M. Melander & Bro. 1874-1875 (copyright) Untitled [Two card players have a ghostly visitor] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 23. |  | L.M. Melander & Bro. 1874-1875 (copyright) Untitled [Two card players have a ghostly visitor] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 24. |  | L.M. Melander n.d. 45 - the Haunted Lane Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee (Alan Griffiths, 18 March 2021) Confirm which of the Melander Brothers took this photograph. |
| 25. |  | L.M. Melander n.d. 45 - the Haunted Lane Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee (Alan Griffiths, 18 March 2021) Confirm which of the Melander Brothers took this photograph. |
| 26. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. 1107 - Phantom visions Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 27. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. 1107 - Phantom visions Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 28. |  | London Stereoscopic Company n.d. Untitled [A gentleman with a ghostly visitor] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 29. |  | London Stereoscopic Company n.d. Untitled [A gentleman with a ghostly visitor] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 30. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 642 - "By the Holy St. Patrick ! There‘s Brannigan‘s ghost." Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 31. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 642 - "By the Holy St. Patrick ! There‘s Brannigan‘s ghost." (detail) Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 32. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1860s The Ghost Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) Probably English. |
| 33. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1860s The Ghost Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) Probably English. |
| 34. |  | Keystone View Company 1900 (ca) 11921 - that Old Sweetheart of Mine Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 35. |  | Keystone View Company 1900 (ca) 11921 - that Old Sweetheart of Mine Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 36. |  | H.C. White 1906 (copyright) (1) 5113 In the veil of smoke from pipe of clay, I picture my sweetheart far away. Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 37. |  | H.C. White 1906 (copyright) (1) 5113 In the veil of smoke from pipe of clay, I picture my sweetheart far away. Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 38. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 635 - Only a Dream Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 39. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 635 - Only a Dream Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 40. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A monk with a pair of spirits] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 41. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A monk with a pair of spirits] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 42. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1860s Fast Day - A Horrible Intrusion Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) Probably English. |
| 43. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1860s Fast Day - A Horrible Intrusion Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) Probably English. |
| 44. |  | William H. Rau n.d. Untitled [A woman reading a letter with a ghostly figure nearby] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 45. |  | William H. Rau n.d. Untitled [A woman reading a letter with a ghostly figure nearby] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 46. |  | L.M. Melander 1877 (copyright) 126 - the Orphans at their Mother‘s Grave Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee (Alan Griffiths, 18 March 2021) Confirm which of the Melander Brothers took this photograph. |
| 47. |  | L.M. Melander 1877 (copyright) 126 - the Orphans at their Mother‘s Grave Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee (Alan Griffiths, 18 March 2021) Confirm which of the Melander Brothers took this photograph. |
| 48. |  | H.P. Moore 1869 (copyright) Untitled [A sleeping child with a guardian spirit] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 49. |  | H.P. Moore 1869 (copyright) Untitled [A sleeping child with a guardian spirit] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 50. |  | E.K. Foltz 1897 (copyright) No, 134 Her protecting spirit Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 51. |  | E.K. Foltz 1897 (copyright) No, 134 Her protecting spirit Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 52. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1899 (copyright) 12901. "Mother come back from that echoless shore. Take me again to your arms as of yore." Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 53. |  | London Stereoscopic Company 1860s The Spirit Mother at Evening Prayer Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) Probably English. |
| 54. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1899 (copyright) 12901. "Mother come back from that echoless shore. Take me again to your arms as of yore." Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 55. |  | London Stereoscopic Company 1860s The Spirit Mother at Evening Prayer Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) Probably English. |
| 56. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1899 (copyright) 12902. Where is my wandering boy to-night. Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 57. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1899 (copyright) 12902. Where is my wandering boy to-night. Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 58. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 11904 - the Dead Soldier Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 59. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 11904 - the Dead Soldier Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 60. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 9463 - the Empty Crib. "We‘re nearer to the other shore since the baby died." Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 61. |  | Keystone View Company n.d. 9463 - the Empty Crib. "We‘re nearer to the other shore since the baby died." Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 62. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1897 (copyright) 11650. Evening Prayer. Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee In a James M. Davis mount. |
| 63. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1897 (copyright) 11650. Evening Prayer. Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee In a James M. Davis mount. |
| 64. |  | Underwood & Underwood 1902 (copyright) Her Guardian Angel Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 65. |  | Underwood & Underwood 1902 (copyright) Her Guardian Angel Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 66. |  | C.L. Wasson 1902 (copyright) 1219[?] - Innocence Dreaming of the Angels Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 67. |  | C.L. Wasson 1902 (copyright) 1219[?] - Innocence Dreaming of the Angels Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 68. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A mother with her child and a protective spirit] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 69. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A mother with her child and a protective spirit] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 70. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A young traveller with a protective angel] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 71. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A young traveller with a protective angel] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 72. |  | Michael Burr 1862-1864 (ca) Untitled [A mother and her children in a graveyard with an angel] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee Identification of the photographer, Michael Burr, and the date was provided by Russell Norton (22 March 2016). |
| 73. |  | Michael Burr 1862-1864 (ca) Untitled [A mother and her children in a graveyard with an angel] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee Identification of the photographer, Michael Burr, and the date was provided by Russell Norton (22 March 2016). |
| 74. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A mother with a dead child and an angel carrying away the spiritual form] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 75. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A mother with a dead child and an angel carrying away the spiritual form] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 76. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A sleeping child with watching angel] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 77. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A sleeping child with watching angel] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 78. |  | Keystone View Company 1899 (copyright) 9540 - the Heavenly Twins Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee Copyright 1899 by B.L. Singley. |
| 79. |  | Keystone View Company 1899 (copyright) 9540 - the Heavenly Twins Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee Copyright 1899 by B.L. Singley. |
| 80. |  | H.P. Moore 1869 (copyright) Planchette Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 81. |  | H.P. Moore 1869 (copyright) Planchette Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 82. |  | Keystone View Company 1898 (copyright) [6?]19 - Her Guardian Angel Stereocard Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 83. |  | Keystone View Company 1898 (copyright) [6?]19 - Her Guardian Angel Stereocard, detail Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs Courtesy of David Spahr (www.stereoviews.com) |
| 84. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A lady being disturbed by the appearance of a ghostly winged hourglass] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 85. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A lady being disturbed by the appearance of a ghostly winged hourglass] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 86. |  | Keystone View Company 1906 (copyright) 12349 - (2) She dreams of love, and lovers sees before her prostrate fall. A pensive sigh she heaves and says, "A dream, ah ! that is all." From "Character Sketches." Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 87. |  | Keystone View Company 1906 (copyright) 12349 - (2) She dreams of love, and lovers sees before her prostrate fall. A pensive sigh she heaves and says, "A dream, ah ! that is all." From "Character Sketches." Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 88. |  | F.G. Weller 1871 (copyright) Untitled [An artist being awarded a laurel wreath by a ghostly figure with a group, presumably of his peers, viewing a hanging exhibition.] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 89. |  | F.G. Weller 1871 (copyright) Untitled [An artist being awarded a laurel wreath by a ghostly figure with a group, presumably of his peers, viewing a hanging exhibition.] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 90. |  | Universal Photo Art Co. 1901 (copyright) 4606 Dreaming of Sambo Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 91. |  | Universal Photo Art Co. 1901 (copyright) 4606 Dreaming of Sambo Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 92. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1906 (copyright) 16819. the Marriage Dream Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee In a James M. Davis mount. |
| 93. |  | Benjamin West Kilburn 1906 (copyright) 16819. the Marriage Dream Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee In a James M. Davis mount. |
| 94. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A woman dreaming of her wedding day] Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 95. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Untitled [A woman dreaming of her wedding day] Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 96. |  | George W. Griffith 1901 (copyright) 2043. Visions of the Future. Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 97. |  | George W. Griffith 1901 (copyright) 2043. Visions of the Future. Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee |
| 98. |  | Underwood & Underwood 1901 (copyright) (11) Anticipation - Visions of the future Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee Note the four ghostly children around a semi-transparent Christmas Tree and the four Christmas stockings hanging over the fireplace. |
| 99. |  | Underwood & Underwood 1901 (copyright) (11) Anticipation - Visions of the future Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee Note the four ghostly children around a semi-transparent Christmas Tree and the four Christmas stockings hanging over the fireplace. |
| 100. |  | Keystone View Company 1899 (copyright) 8018 - the Little Orphan‘s Dream Stereocard Private collection of Kevin Yee Copyright, 1899, by B.L. Singley. |
| 101. |  | Keystone View Company 1899 (copyright) 8018 - the Little Orphan‘s Dream Stereocard, half Private collection of Kevin Yee Copyright, 1899, by B.L. Singley. |
| 102. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1920-1930 [Houdini and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln] Lantern slide Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division LC-USZ62-26516 DLC |
| 103. |  | Unidentified photographer 1930 (ca) Untitled [Misbehaving angel smokes a cigarette] Gelatin silver print, double exposure 4 x 3 in Private collection of David & Kim Leggett |
| 104. |  | Unidentified photographer 1975 (ca) Untitled [Ghostly figure] Gelatin silver print, snapshot, double exposure 9.25 x 6.5 in Private collection of John Foster Copyright www.accidentalmysteries.com - Collection of John and Teenuh Foster |
| 105. |  | Unidentified photographer 1949, May (date stamped) Untitled [A fast moving woman in the kitchen] Gelatin silver print, snapshot, double exposure 3.5 x 2.5 in Private collection of John Foster Copyright www.accidentalmysteries.com - Collection of John and Teenuh Foster |
| 106. |  | Dan Estabrook 2002 Ghosts & Models (Ghost no.1) Calotype negative with graphite and salt print 6 x 4 1/2 each Catherine Edelman Gallery |