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Frank Jay Haynes (October 28, 1853 – March 10, 1921), known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all that knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs, the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. He became both the official photographer of the Northern Pacific Railway and of Yellowstone National Park as well as operating early transportation concessions in the park. His photographs were widely published in articles, journals, books and turned into stereographs and postcards in the late 19th and early 20th century.

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Aug. 31, 2023
FRANK JAY HAYNES, OLD FAITHFUL, YELLOWSTONE (1905), HAND-COLORED PHOTO ETCHING
Est: $1,350 - $1,850
Artist: Frank Jay Haynes, American (1853 - 1921) Title: Old Faithful, Yellowstone (1905) Year: circa 1915 Medium: Hand-Colored Photo Etching, signed in pencil Size: 18 x 13 in. (45.72 x 33.02 cm) Frame Size: 23.5 x 18.5 inches Reference:
RoGallery
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Aug. 27, 2023
F. JAY HAYNES PHOTOGRAPHER
Est: $25 - $50
1981
Davis Brothers Auction
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Aug. 11, 2023
FRANK JAY HAYNES, OLD FAITHFUL, YELLOWSTONE (1905), HAND-COLORED PHOTO ETCHING
Est: $1,350 - $1,850
Artist: Frank Jay Haynes, American (1853 - 1921) Title: Old Faithful, Yellowstone (1905) Year: circa 1915 Medium: Hand-Colored Photo Etching, signed in pencil Edition: Size: 18 x 13 in. (45.72 x 33.02 cm) Frame Size: 23.5 x 18.5 inches
RoGallery
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Jun. 16, 2023
[WESTERN AMERICANA] -- [RAILROAD]. HAYNES, F. Jay (1853-1921), photographer. N.P. Observation Car. Moorhead, MN.
Est: $500 - $700
[WESTERN AMERICANA] -- [RAILROAD]. HAYNES, F. Jay (1853-1921), photographer. N.P. Observation Car. Moorhead, MN. 6 x 3 5/8 in. stereoview on cardstock mount (even toning, light spotting/staining, loss to lower right edge of left print; soiling, edge and corner wear to mount). Recto with F. Jay Haynes' imprint, verso with Haynes' "Scenery Along the Line of the Northern Pacific Rail Road" imprint with the title and image number accomplished in manuscript: "N.P. Observation Car" and "31" respectively. A view of wealthy hunters Henry Houghton & Jerome Marble from Massachusetts posed before a "Hunting-Observation" car of their own design, with women and children from the expedition standing on the platform. The group traveled to the newly plowed Red River Valley in 1876. Illustrated in Following the Frontier with F. Jay Haynes, Pioneer Photographer of the Old West, by Freeman Tilden, p. 90. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
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Jun. 03, 2023
Montana Historical Society F. J. Haynes Ad
Est: $100 - $200
Featured in this lot is this advertisement showing that the Montana Historical Society is opening a new exhibit on F. Jay Haynes (1853-1921), a Minnesota born photographer. Frank Jay Haynes, known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all who knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher, and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. The advertisement shows a photo of F. J. Haynes front and center, next to a river, standing with his camera. The top of the ad reads, "Haynes" in blue lettering. The bottom reads, "F. J. Haynes / 1853-1921 / Photographer / A New Exhibition at the Montana Historical Society". The ad shows good condition with no signs of obvious damage and slight wear present to the top left of the ad. The ad measures 23 7/8" L x 17 7/8" W.
North American Auction Company
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Mar. 18, 2023
F. JAY HAYNES WATER COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS YELLOWSTONE PARK
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Jay Haynes (1853-1921) Water Color Views Yellowstone Park Circa 1900. An excellent example of this boxed set, each albumen photograph in its original mount has the original legend verso (each with blue check mark) and are found in the original burgundy cloth covered box. This is the first edition of this particular Haynes set. Each has a sight size measures 4.75 x 8 with an overall size of 9 x 12 inches. AN ABSENTEE BID PLACED IN ADVANCE COULD LOSE TO A LIVE BID OF EQUAL AMOUNT PLACED LATER. First bid precedence is not possible in auctions that incorporate live bidding via multiple online platforms, live bidders participating in the sale room and live telephone bidders. The only ways to avoid the possibility of losing the bid in this manner is to attend the live auction or bid absentee with plus-one option. Be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
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Nov. 17, 2022
Frank Jay Haynes, Old Faithful, Yellowstone (1905), Etching
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Artist: Frank Jay Haynes, American (1853 - 1921) Title: Old Faithful, Yellowstone (1905) Year: circa 1915 Medium: Hand-Colored Photo Etching, signed in pencil Size: 18 x 13 in. (45.72 x 33.02 cm) Frame Size: 23.5 x 18.5 inches
RoGallery
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Nov. 03, 2022
[WESTERN AMERICANA]. HAYNES, F. Jay (1853-1921), photographer. Album containing 24 photographs of Yellowstone National Park. St. Paul, MN.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
[WESTERN AMERICANA]. HAYNES, F. Jay (1853-1921), photographer. Album containing 24 photographs of Yellowstone National Park. St. Paul, MN. Quarto album (9 x 12 in.) 230 x 300 mm. 24 albumen photographs, 5 x 8 in. (visible), mounted recto on 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. album pages beneath paper mats (toning, occasional spotting and soiling to prints; spotting, some staining, corner and edge wear to album pages, including chipping). Half black calf gilt, rebacked with modern calf (leather cracking with loss, scuffing). Accompanied by a partially printed index with manuscript titles and imprint of F. Jay Haynes & Bro., St. Paul, MN. The album includes the following views of Yellowstone National Park: Minerva Terrace. -- Jupiter Terrace. -- E. Entrance Golden Gate. -- Golden Gate & Bridge. -- W. from Golden Gate. -- Obsidian Cliff. -- Norris Basin. -- Minute Geyser Norris Basin. -- Black Growler. -- Gibbon Canyon & River. -- Gibbon Falls. -- Paint Pots. -- Fountain Geyser. -- Excelsior Geyser & Road. -- Morning Glory Spring. -- Grotto Geyser. -- Punch Bowl. -- Crater of Oblong Geyser. -- Castle Geyser. -- Beehive Geyser. -- Old Faithful. -- Upper Falls. -- Grand Canyon & Falls. -- Lower or Great Falls. Property of a New York Lady
Hindman
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Oct. 06, 2022
F. Jay Haynes at Yellowstone's Golden Gate
Est: $300 - $500
Heading: Author: [Haynes, F. Jay] Title: Golden Gate, Yellowstone Place Published: No place Publisher: Date Published: c. 1880's Description: Albumen photograph mounted on board, mounted in turn to cardstock board. 26.8x34.5 cm (10½x13½"); cardstock board: 37.4x45 cm (14¾x17¾"). Photographer's embossed stamp at lower right. F. Jay Haynes (1853-1921), aka "The Professor" was a Minnesota photographer who moved west to document the glories of the American West. He became the official photographer of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the newly created Yellowstone National Park. He outfitted a Pullman car as his photography studio. From the collection of Jack and Beverly Waltman.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
sold
Aug. 13, 2022
F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Park Photos
Est: $200 - $400
The lot features three original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of Grotto Geyser, N.P. Trout Creek, and Two Fawns circa early 1900s. These are all large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are all three stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back © 34190 Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc and shows a beautiful black and white photograph of the rock formation with splashing water and steam of the geyser and shows the correct © mark lower right. The second is stamped © N.P. Trout Creek Trade Mark Y.N.P. (Y. N. P.) © Haynes Inc. and shows a great black and white image of the swirling Trout Creek and the © lower right. Lastly is the photograph stamped © 24270 Two Fawns, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc. and shows two fawns with spotted backs and nestling necks with each being correctly marked both right with the ©. All three are in good condition and measure 10 by 8. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing three photographs.
North American Auction Company
sold
Aug. 13, 2022
F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Geyser Photos
Est: $150 - $300
The lot features two original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of Riverside Geyser and Daisy Geyser circa early 1900s. These are both large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are both stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back © 16065 Riverside Geyser, Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc and shows a beautiful black and white photograph of the towering geyser and shows the correct © mark lower right. The other is stamped © 40000 Daisy Geyser, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc. and also shows a beautiful black and white original photograph of the impressive geyser and the © lower right. Each is in good condition and measures 10 by 8. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing two photographs.
North American Auction Company
sold
Aug. 13, 2022
F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Geyser Photos
Est: $150 - $300
The lot features two original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of White Dome Geyser and Daisy Geyser circa early 1900s. These are both large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are both stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back © 37038A White Dome Geyser, Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc and shows a beautiful black and white photograph of the towering geyser and shows the correct © mark lower left. The other is stamped © 40000 Daisy Geyser, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc. and also shows a beautiful black and white original photograph of the impressive geyser and the © lower right. Each is in good condition and measures 10 by 8. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing two photographs.
North American Auction Company
sold
Aug. 13, 2022
F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Park Photos
Est: $250 - $500
The lot features four original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of National Park Mountains, Twin Lakes & Rock Creek Canyon, Chittenden Bridge, and Two Fawns circa early 1900s. These are all large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are all four stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back © 28031 National Park Mtn., Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc and shows a beautiful black and white photograph a wooded cliff / mountain with winding river and shows the correct © mark lower right. The second is stamped © 35399 Twin Lakes & Rock Creek Canyon © Haynes Inc. and shows a fantastic black and white image looking down at the smooth waters and rocky canyon with the © lower right. Next is the photograph stamped © 31091 Chittenden Bridge, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc. and shows the bridge spanning the river and marked bottom left with the ©. Lastly is the photo marked © 24270 Two Fawns, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes INC. and shows two spotted fawns nestling necks and is marked with the © lower right. All four are in good condition and measure 10 by 8. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing four photographs.
North American Auction Company
sold
Jul. 28, 2022
F. Jay Haynes at Yellowstone's Golden Gate
Est: $400 - $600
Heading: Author: [Haynes, F. Jay] Title: Golden Gate, Yellowstone Place Published: No place Publisher: Date Published: c. 1880's Description: Albumen photograph mounted on board, mounted in turn to cardstock board. 26.8x34.5 cm (10½x13½"); cardstock board: 37.4x45 cm (14¾x17¾"). Photographer's embossed stamp at lower right. F. Jay Haynes (1853-1921), aka "The Professor" was a Minnesota photographer who moved west to document the glories of the American West. He became the official photographer of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the newly created Yellowstone National Park. He outfitted a Pullman car as his photography studio. From the collection of Jack and Beverly Waltman.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
sold
Jun. 21, 2022
[WESTERN AMERICANA]. HAYNES, F. Jay, photographer (1853-1921). Gibbon Falls, 84 Feet. Yellowstone National Park. Fargo, Dakota Territory.
Est: $700 - $1,000
[WESTERN AMERICANA]. HAYNES, F. Jay, photographer (1853-1921). Gibbon Falls, 84 Feet. Yellowstone National Park. Fargo, Dakota Territory. 21 1/2 x 17 in. albumen photograph (visible), matted and framed, 27 x 23 in. (toning, occasional spotting, unexamined out of frame). Title and photographer's credit in the negative, lower margin. With printed label below photograph, which reads, "Gibbon Falls, 84 Feet. Yellowstone National Park. Compliments Northern Pacific Railroad."
Hindman
sold
Jun. 21, 2022
[WESTERN AMERICANA] -- [RAILROAD]. HAYNES, F. Jay (1853-1921), photographer. N.P. Observation Car. Moorhead, MN.
Est: $900 - $1,200
[WESTERN AMERICANA] -- [RAILROAD]. HAYNES, F. Jay (1853-1921), photographer. N.P. Observation Car. Moorhead, MN. 6 x 3 5/8 in. stereoview on cardstock mount (even toning, light spotting/staining, loss to lower right edge of left print; soiling, edge and corner wear to mount). Recto with F. Jay Haynes' imprint, verso with Haynes' "Scenery Along the Line of the Northern Pacific Rail Road" imprint with the title and image number accomplished in manuscript: "N.P. Observation Car" and "31" respectively. A view of wealthy hunters Henry Houghton & Jerome Marble from Massachusetts posed before a "Hunting-Observation" car of their own design, with women and children from the expedition standing on the platform. The group traveled to the newly plowed Red River Valley in 1876. Illustrated in Following the Frontier with F. Jay Haynes, Pioneer Photographer of the Old West, by Freeman Tilden, p. 90.
Hindman
sold
Apr. 28, 2022
Frank Jay Haynes Glass Plate Negative Old Faithful
Est: $200 - $400
Frank Jay Hayens (American, 1853-1921). Glass plate negative of an exploding Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park, circa 1880s. With his copyright, signature, and "St. Paul" visible along the lower left corner.
Revere Auctions
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Nov. 15, 2021
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HAYNES, Frank Jay (1853-1921), photographer. Cabinet card of Curley, George Custer's scout. Fargo, Dakota Territory, ca 1880s
Est: $600 - $800
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HAYNES, Frank Jay (1853-1921), photographer. Cabinet card of Curley, George Custer's scout. Fargo, Dakota Territory, ca 1880s 4 x 5 3/4 in. albumen cabinet photograph on cardboard mount (minor fading). Photographer's imprints to recto and verso with additional Haynes Studios stamp from Bozeman, MT. A three-quarters studio portrait of Curley, a scout to George Custer and survivor of the Battle of Little Big Horn. The Crow scout was the first to report on the 7th Cavalry's defeat. He wears his hair in two braids with feathers, earrngs, a bandana wrapped around his neck with a slide, and a blanket wrapped around his shoulders.
Hindman
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Oct. 04, 2021
F. Jay Haynes, Along the Clark's Fork, Montana, Northern Pacific Railroad, albumen silver print, 17 1/4 x 21 3/8in (sight), framed.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
F. Jay Haynes (1853-1921) Along Clark's Fork, Montana, Northern Pacific Railroad, c. 1890 Mammoth-plate silver albumen print, printed plate number '3176' in the negative. 17 1/4 x 21 3/8in (43.8 x 51.8cm) sheet 19 3/8 x 23 1/2in (49.2 x 59.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
sold
Sep. 11, 2021
F. Jay Haynes, (American 1853-1921) Original Photo
Est: $450 - $900
Featured in this lot is this original photography called "Driving out for the day" from American photographer F. Jay Haynes. The photo shows a convoy of Yellowstone tour vehicles and is attributed to a photograph from an album in the late 19th century. Frank Jay Haynes, known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all who knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher, and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. The condition of this framed photograph is good, with slight patina adorning the brass trim. The frame is in good overall condition and shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed original photograph are 11 1/2" x 13 1/4" and the visible art measures 7 3/4" x 9 3/4".
North American Auction Company
sold
Jul. 31, 2021
F. Jay Haynes (1853-1921) Mammoth Photography
Est: $450 - $900
Featured in this lot is this superb Mammoth photography from american photographer F. Jay Haynes (1853-1921) and attributed to a photograph consistent with photography from 1880's from the Mammoth plates. The photograph shows a shot of a waterfall draining into a ravine, and features the original Haynes business card and framed with a black stained wooden frame. Frank Jay Haynes, known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all who knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher, and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. The condition of of this framed photograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this framed photograph are 20 1/4" x 15 1/8" and the visible art measures 9 1/2" x 7 3/8". A hand-tinted example sold for $1,100 in 2007 at Martin Gordon Auctions, LLC.
North American Auction Company
sold
Jul. 31, 2021
F. Jay Haynes, (American 1853-1921) Original Photo
Est: $450 - $900
Featured in this lot is this original photography called "Driving out for the day" from American photographer F. Jay Haynes. The photo shows a convoy of Yellowstone tour vehicles and attributed to a photograph from an album in the late 19th century. Frank Jay Haynes, known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all who knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher, and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. The condition of this framed photograph is good with slight patina adorning the brass trim and the frame is in good overall condition with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed original photograph are 11 1/2" x 13 1/4" and the visible art measures 7 3/4" x 9 3/4".
North American Auction Company
sold
Apr. 18, 2021
FRANK JAY HAYNES - Old Faithful, Yellowstone, c. 1880s
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ARTIST: Frank Jay Haynes TITLE: Old Faithful, Yellowstone, c. 1880s MEDIUM: Silver Gelatin IMAGE SIZE: 21 1/4 x 16 1/4 in DESCRIPTION: This sepia-toned semi-matte silver gelatin print was likely printed c. 1900. Archivally mounted to 8-ply Museum Board. CONDITION: For a comprehensive condition report, please email [email protected] FRAMES are for reference ONLY, and are NOT included with the lot. Please note that the color and tonality of digital references may vary. This lot is being offered by Seagrave Gallery Inc with NO RESERVE. Payment with Bitcoin and Ethereum is accepted.
Seagrave Gallery
sold
Apr. 18, 2021
FRANK JAY HAYNES - The Great Falls of the Yellowstone, c. 1880s
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ARTIST: Frank Jay Haynes TITLE: The Great Falls of the Yellowstone, c. 1880s MEDIUM: Silver Gelatin IMAGE SIZE: 21 x 16 in DESCRIPTION: This sepia-toned semi-matte silver gelatin print was likely printed c. 1900. Archivally mounted to 8-ply Museum Board. CONDITION: For a comprehensive condition report, please email [email protected] FRAMES are for reference ONLY, and are NOT included with the lot. Please note that the color and tonality of digital references may vary. This lot is being offered by Seagrave Gallery Inc with NO RESERVE. Payment with Bitcoin and Ethereum is accepted.
Seagrave Gallery