Photobooks
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1914 Blenheim Woodstock, &c. Their Story and Some of the Scenes Around ThemOxford: 1914A smart third edition of this illustrated guide to the author's journey around Blenheim Woodstock and the surrounding areas.
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2010 English Country BookshopsMiddlesex : 2010A charming pictorial record of English antiquarian bookshops, being a limited copy of eight hundred that were printed for sale
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c1886 The Bard of Avon AlbumNone: c1886A full morocco Victorian photo album, with decorative empty photo frames and quotes from noted works and figures.
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1978 Birds of Mountain and MoorlandLondon: 1978The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated sturdy of mountain and moorland birds, illustrated with colour photographs.
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c1928 Mallorca Ruta Pintoresca De Palma A L'Esglayeta Valldemosa Cartuja Miramar Soller DeyaBarcelona: c1928A very scarce photobook featuring twenty photographs by Adolfo Zerkowitz, depicting the beauty of Mallorca.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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c1900 Views of GibraltarLondon: c1900A very scarce copy of this collection of photographs depicting Gibraltar at the end of the nineteenth century.
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1927 The Art and Sport of Alpine PhotographyLondon: 1927A publisher's review copy of Arthur Gardner's early work on mountain photography.
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1893 NordlandLeipzig: 1893A very scarce collection of twenty-six plates of the photographs of Wilhelm Dreesen, depicting late nineteenth century Norway.
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1969-76 Batsford's 'Victorian and Edwardian Old Photographs' Series.London: 1969-76A collection of first edition works featuring Edwardian and Victorian photographs from locations across Britain, in their original dust wrappers.
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1912 Palestina im BildBerlin: 1912A fascinating and very scarce collection of one-hundred and seventy photogravures by Leo Kahn, depicting early twentieth century Palestinian life.
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1873 Carvings and Sculptures of Worcester CathedralLondon: 1873The first edition of this scarce study of Worcester Cathedral, illustrated with mounted albumen photographs.
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1908-1964 Great Western Railway Photograph AlbumSwindon: 1908-1964A fascinating album of original photographs of the Great Western Railway, dating between 1908 and 1967, and compiled by a man who worked in train construction.
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Signed1909 In the Canaries with a CameraLondon: 1909A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce early twentieth century guide to the Canary Islands.
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1989 The Art of Photography 1839-1989New Haven and London : 1989A stunning history of photography with many illustrations.
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2011 An Enduring Vision: Photographs from the Lane CollectionBoston: 2011A stunning survey of one of the most impressive photographic collections in the world.
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1988 Mapplethorpe PortraitsLondon : 1988A star studded and powerful collection of portraits by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
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2004 Paul Strand SouthwestNew York : 2004A stunning collection of pioneering modernist photography by Paul Strand taken during the Great Depression in America.