Rare Antique CDV – Edwardian Gentleman with Bicycle (848)

Description: An authentic Carte de Visite (CDV) offering a fantastic glimpse into early 20th-century leisure and fashion. The photograph features a dapper gentleman in a flat cap and three-piece suit, leaning against a classic safety bicycle. The rugged, root-filled backdrop adds a unique texture to this studio or staged outdoor portrait. Edwardian-era cyclist posing with a vintage bicycle. The image remains sharp with good contrast. There is a small circular indentation or punch mark on the left-hand margin. The back is blank (no photographer's backstamp). There is visible paper loss/residue on the right side, where the card was likely removed from a Victorian photo album. Bicycle-themed CDVs are highly sought after by transportation historians and collectors of early photography. The lack of a backstamp suggests it may have been produced by a local travelling photographer or a smaller regional studio.

Size: Approximately 2.5" x 4" (standard CDV size).

Condition: VG.