Photography
Books on photographs as well as books of photographs.
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1886-1907 A Beautifully Bound Late Victorian Photograph AlbumNot Stated: 1886-1907A beautifully bound photograph album, containing fifty-seven images of people and landscapes, the majority dating from the late nineteenth century.
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1996 Golden EaglesGrantown-on-Spey: 1996The first edition, first impression of this richly illustrated volume of photographs of golden eagles.
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1899 Through China With a CameraLondon: 1899A smart second edition of this beautiful collection of photographs and commentary on the author's travels across China.
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1997 Boxing: Photographs by Larry FinkKilchberg : 1997An excellent first European edition of this striking photobook that captures the world of boxing, from acclaimed American photographer, Larry Fink.
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c1900 Paris: Photographies en CouleursNot Stated: c1900A souvenir collection of seventeen photographs of famous French monuments, folded in a concertina which can be folded out.
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1969 The History of Photography: From the Camera Obscura to the Beginning of the Modern EraLondon: 1969A wonderfully exhaustive history of the world of photography, from specialist on the subject Helmut Gernsheim.
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1927-1931 Twenty-Five Postcards of Tallinn, EstoniaTallin: 1927-1931A charming collection of twenty five postcards of Tallinn in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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1880 A Trip to Mexico, Being Notes of a Journey from Lake Erie to Lake TezcucoToronto: 1880The first edition of H. C. R. Becher's guide to his travels in Mexico, illustrated with albumen photograph prints.
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1956 Eternal EgyptLondon: 1956A smart copy of this study of Egypt with numerous photographic illustrations.
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2008 Unseen Images: Archive Photographs in the Petrie Museum Volume 1: Gurob, Sedment and TarkhanLondon: 2008A smart copy of the first volume of archival photographs from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology in London.
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1860 Transformation: or, The Romance of Monte BeniLeipsig: 1860Nathaniel Hawthorn's romance set in Italy with numerous photographic plates and bound in full decorative paper vellum over two volumes.
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1969 Down the Colorado: Diary of the First Trip Through the Grand Canyon 1869New York: 1969A smart first edition of this modern photographic companion to the diary of John Wesley Powell from his first trip through the Grand Canyon in 1863.
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1974 Vanishing AfricaLondon: 1974A smart revised edition of this beautiful photographic book on life across Africa.
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1947-9 Unto the Hills and Hills and GlensEdinburgh: 1947-9Two works of prose and verse by Brenda G Macrow on the hills and glens of Scotland, with beautiful photographs by Robert M. Adam and in the original dust wrappers with 'Hills and Glens' being a first edition.
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1969 Cairo: A Life Story of 1000 Years 969-1969Cairo: 1969A wonderful celebration of Cairo, consisting of a plethora of photographs showcasing the development of its culture, history and art.
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1964 Egypt in ColourLondon: 1964The first edition of this collection of vibrant photographs of Egypt by Roger Wood, with descriptions and historical information by Margaret Drower, in the original scarce dust wrapper.
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2004 Egypt: Flying HighVercelli: 2004A collection of beautifully vibrant and glossy photographs of Egypt from the air, by photojournalist Marcello Bertinetti.
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1885 The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a SatelliteLondon: 1885The third edition of Nasmyth and Carpenter's innovative study of the moon, illustrated with photographs of meticulously crafted models which were instrumental in educating the public about the moon.
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Signed1983 Snowdon: Sittings 1979-1983London: 1983A signed first edition of Antony Armstrong-Jones's volume of portrait photographs of those who 'feature largely in the public imagination'.
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c2005 Vollers Corset JewelNot Stated: c2005A bright series of captivating photographs showcasing the corsets of Vollers, one of the oldest corset manufacturers in the UK.
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2009 The Sea: An Anthology of Marine Photography Since 1843Paris: 2009The first English language edition of this vast anthology of maritime photography from French curator Pierre Borhan.
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1978 David Bowie 1978: Tour Booklet for Isolar 2San Francisco: 1978A tour booklet for David Bowie's 1978 World Tour, named Isolar 2, filled with photographs and song lyrics.
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1906 India Under Royal EyesLondon: 1906A fascinating account of the Prince and Princess' tour of India and the reactions from the society, with photographs throughout taken by the author.
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1933 The First World War: A Photographic HistoryLondon: 1933A remarkable collection of photographs documenting almost the entirety of the First World War.
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1901 Wild Life at Home: How to Study and Photograph ItLondon: 1901A smart later edition of this illustrated guide to wildlife photography from the Kearton brothers.
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c1910 East Anglia IllustratedLondon : c1910A very scarce illustrated collection of notable attractions in East Anglia, with sixty three monochrome printed photographs.
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1925 Bird Life on Island and ShoreEdinburgh : 1925The first edition of comprehensive study on birds residing on islands and shores, with photographs throughout.
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1973 Alfred Stieglitz: An American Seer (Galley Copy)New York: 1973An scarce-to-see Galley Copy of Dorothy Norman's biographical work on close friend and fellow photographer, Alfred Stieglitz.
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1916 Fleets of the WorldLondon: 1916A very scarce copy of this interesting documentation of the worlds' different fleets from 1916, with illustrations throughout.
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1907 Sporting Days: A Book for Visitors and House PartiesLondon: 1907A printed and delightfully illustrated guest book and scrap book, with numerous mounted contemporary photographs of sporting days and equestrian activities.
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c1900 Permanent Platino Bromide PaperElstree: c1900A very scarce, unopened packet of platino bromide paper, used in late nineteenth century photography, manufactured by Wellington & Ward.
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1943 Near EastLondon: 1943The first edition of Cecil Beaton's account of his wartime experiences in the Middle East, illustrated throughout with his photographs.
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1894 Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Scenes, Cities and PaintingsChicago: [1894]A collection of photography depicting scenes from around the world, prepared by John L. Stoddard and bound in half morocco.
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1920 Imperial Album of London ViewsLondon: 1920A delightful 1920s album of black-and-white photographs of famous London sights.
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1904 The Lovely Thames, Illustrated with 16 Coloured PhotographsLondon: 1904A charming Victorian album of coloured reproductions of photographs of the beloved River Thames, and surrounding areas.
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1947 The Vanished WorldNew York : 1947The first edition of this uncommon and important collection of photographs illustrating Jewish life in Europe in the 1920's and 30's.