Jesse James Photo Album

Until now, there were only a few images of Jesse James known to exist.

The rare signed CDV photo on the left went to auction bringing a price of $51,000.00.

(It is not one of the Pastore Collection of Photos.)

Serious collectors who wish to acquire an original

one of a kind photo can contact us to make a silent bid.

All of the items below are open for bids.

Call: 316.461.1118 or email: rjpastore@gmail.com

THE JESSE JAMES PHOTO ALBUM

A NATIONAL TREASURE OF RARE HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS

Silent bids accepted via email on the images below.

For the first time ...all in one place, at long last!

This sampling of images offers a glimpse into the life and many looks of Jesse James. It seems Jesse could easily change his appearance by wearing a mustache, beard or changing the style of his hair and cloths.

But the look in his eyes he could never disguise.

It took historian, Ron Pastore many years to compile his amazing collection of Jesse James photos. What’s more astounding is that Pastore located many of the other James family member’s photos as well.

The photos were acquired in complete albums, groupings and from the estate sales of family members and collectors. The photographs authenticate themselves because the subjects are seen together with other family members in many of the images. Pastore has become one of the foremost experts on Jesse James. His research skills reunited these photographs into one spectacular collection. Enjoy.

Text Box: Opening bid: $10,000.00 Email your bid: rjpastore@gmail.com Inquire about any photos on this site.

Frank & Jesse James. Circa 1860s-1870s

Jesse W. James circa 1860s

Zerelda and Reuben in front of their family home.

James Farm, Kearney, MO. circa 1874

Inserts: Historic photos show right side of house before the double doors were added.

Master of Disguise

In spite of his wide spread fame, Jesse had the uncanny ability to hide in plain sight. He had many aliases and often changed his identity along with his appearance. It seems Jesse & Frank were no strangers to the photo studio and frequently sent their pictures to family and friends.

The James Gang flourished for 17 years before that fateful day of April 3rd, 1882. Jesse was reportedly shot at point blank range, in his own home by his cousin Bob Ford. And so the legend ends on the most notorious outlaw of all time. Or does it? Pastore claims the Jesse faked his death to elude capture and actually outwitted the law.

Pastore has made two documentaries about his findings with the History Channel. All of the evidence supporting Pastore’s thesis is thoroughly documented in the Jesse James Forensic Analysis. The 128 page report is available online at: http://jessejamesforensics.com

There is such a preponderance of evidence here that nothing can refute the authenticity of this collection. It is entirely self-authenticating.

If a picture is worth 1000 words, then what are a lifetime of photos worth?

Clearly, the answer is … priceless!

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Thanks for stoppin’ by, y’all.

Notice: Some of the photos on this site have been cropped and image adjusted for presentation.

Text Box: Three known images of Jesse James below for comparison only.

Jesse’s Identifying features:

Eyes: Blue with his right eyelid covering top of pupils in most cases. His left eyelid sags over outer edge of the eye.

Ears: Unique shape, right side larger.

Nose: Right nostril slightly larger.

Mouth: Smaller sized with archers bow.

Chin: Broad round jaw line, slight cleft.

Shoulders: Slope downward, his right side more than the left side.

We begin with an identical match.

On the left is a known photo of Jesse Woodson James.

The image on the right is a perfect match!

When the two transparent photos are overlaid, all of the matching facial features become full toned. The differences such as the hat, hair, beard and clothing are still half toned. The two images align perfectly proving they are both Jesse James.

Original tintype of Jesse Woodson James and his wife, Martha Jane. There is a widespread misconception that Jesse was married to his cousin, Zee Mimms. Zee was married to Jesse Mason James who was killed in St. Joe, MO on April 3rd, 1882, a first cousin of Jesse Woodson James. This photograph is one of many that proves the fact. The man in the photo is Jesse W. James leaving no doubt that he outsmarted the law and eluded capture.

Text Box: Silent Auction — Featured Offering Jesse Woodson James

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