This is an original photograph of Idaho Springs, Colorado from William Henry Jackson and dating to circa 1880’s. The photograph is of a very large size and is an authentic original done in Albumen Silver Print. The photograph is of Idaho Springs, Colorado showing a nice presentation of the mining town that first boomed in 1859-1860. Prospector George A. Jackson discovered placer gold at Idaho Springs being the first substantial gold discovery in Colorado stating the Colorado Gold Rush. William Henry Jackson (1843-1922) was a member of the Hayden Geological Survey of 1871 which was an extensive exploration of the Yellowstone Region. It was Jackson's photographs of the expedition that led to Congress establishing Yellowstone as the first national park. This is a wonderful depiction of Jackson's early works in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The bottom right corner of the photograph is handwritten, “IDAHO SPRINGS.” The exact same handwritten in the negative as other W.H. Jackson example. The photograph shows an exceptional composure and subject matter and is in fine condition. W.H. Jackson’s larger Albumen silver prints are exceedingly rare with such examples showing the Western landscape selling for large prices such as the Veta Pass photo that sold for $19,000 at a Swan Galleries sale, the Panorama of Leadville, Colorado that sold for $10,000 at the same Swan Galleries sale, and the Williams Canon W.H. Jackson that sold at Heritage Auctions 2013 sale for $6,500. The photograph measures 15.75”x9.75”. The piece has been backed to a board as shown. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.