Lot 96

C.S. Fly Photo of Tombstone Council Man A. Ashman

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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For your consideration is this original C.S. Fly photo of a notable man in Tombstone, Arizona Territory by the name of A. Ashman in the 1880s to 1890s. Camillus “Buck” Sidney Fly (1849-1901), more commonly known simply as “CS Fly,” is most noted for his many photographs during Tombstone, Arizona's wild and wooly days. C. S. Fly was also a witness to the Gunfight at the O. K. Corral as his studio was next door. Fly captured many of the famous faces of the Old West and Indian Country including Wyatt and his brothers Virgil, Morgan and James, Doc Holliday, the McLaury brothers and Billy Clanton in their coffins after the Gunfight at the O. K. Corral, Apache Scouts, and Geronimo. He recognized the value of his photographs to illustrate periodicals of the day and took his camera to the scenes of important events where he recorded them and resold pictures to editors nationwide. This original photo shows Tombstone councilman A. Ashman posing for a photo in C.S. Fly's studio at 312 Fremont Street in Tombstone, Arizona Territory in the late 1880s to early 1890s. He has nicely combed hair and a large mustache and wears a suit jacket over his white shirt as he looks to the right of the viewer for the photo. The bottom of the photo is marked reading, "Fly's Gallery / Tombstone, A.T." while the back reads, "A. Ashman / Fly's Photographic Gallery 312 Fremont Street / Tombstone, A.T. / Copies may be had at any time". The photo shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. It is set in a plastic slip case to preserve its condition. It measures 6 1/2" L x 4 1/4" W and weighs under 6 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. TTP35

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