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Books on photographs as well as books of photographs.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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1978 Marie Cosindas Color PhotographsBoston: 1978An excellent first edition copy of this celebration of the colour photography of Marie Cosindas.
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Signed2003 Vanished Kingdoms A Woman Explorer in Tibet, China & Mongolia 1921-1925New York : 2003An excellent first edition signed copy of this work on the explorations of Janet Elliott Wulsin.
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2008 River of No Return: Photographs by Laura McPheeNew Haven and London : 2008A stunning photo book of the American wilderness by Laura McPhee, in its first edition.
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1999 William Wegman: Fashion PhotographsNew York: 1999A wonderful first edition work celebrating the dog photography of William Wegman, presenting images of Weimaraners in various costumes and poses.
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2001 Yousuf Karsh: Helden aus Licht und SchattenBerlin: 2001The first edition of this beautiful celebration of the photography of Yousuf Karsh, illustrated throughout with wonderful examples of his portrait photography.
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1939 Massine Camera Studies by Gordon AnthonyLondon : 1939A wonderful collection of theatre photographs by Gordon Anthony.
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1974 Churchill: A Photographic PortraitLondon : 1974A first edition copy of this photographic biography of Sir Winston Churchill.
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1966 Shadow of Light A Collection of Photographs from 1931 to the PresentLondon : 1966A first edition copy of this wonderful collection of photographs by Bill Brandt.
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1997 The British Century; The Annals of LondonNew York; London: 1997-2000Two large paper modern pictorial histories of Britain, the first editions.
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1991 Higher Melcombe A Photographic EssayNot Stated: 1991A very scarce collection of original colour photographs privately commissioned and published in the original leather binding and cloth slipcase.
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c1900 Our Conservative and Unionist StatesmenLondon: c1900Volume one out of a two volume set of photobooks, showcasing 19th century British conservative and unionist statesmen.
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Signed1979 Some of Our Old PicturesBath: 1979The first edition of this scarce collection of photography from English history, signed by the author.
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1897 4 Vols Among British Birds in their Nesting HauntsEdinburgh: 1897Oswin Lee observes British birds in their nests in this scarce first edition
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Signed1979 The TreeLondon: 1979The first edition of John Fowles and Frank Horvat's collaborative work, in which Fowles's writing is accompanied by Horvat's images of trees. Signed by Fowles.
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1957 Epstein: A Camera Study of the Sculptor at WorkLondon : 1957A smart first edition copy of this photographic study of sculptor Jacob Epstein.
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1981 Man As Art New Guinea Body DecorationLondon: 1981The first edition of this beautiful collection of photography of body art in the original dust wrapper.
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2005-2007 Three Works by David StanfordLondon: 2005-2007Three first edition works about Church architecture from around England by photographer David Stanford.
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1896 On the Nile with a CameraLondon: 1896The uncommon first edition of this travel book around the Nile by photographer Anthony Wilkin.
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1929-1930 Big Game Photographs and Studies From The Times Two VolumesLondon: 1929-1930Two first edition photobooks from The Times from game hunting in Africa in the early twentieth century.
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1939 The Camera in Advertising and IndustryLondon: 1939A very smart copy of the first edition of this illustrated analysis of commercial photography in the early twentieth century, by W. G. Briggs.
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c1938 The Modern Encyclopedia of Photography in Two VolumesLondon: c1938The scarce first edition of this encyclopaedia of photography from the early twentieth century in two volumes with colour illustration.
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1955-1957 A Photo Album of British Pub Signs and ExteriorsNot Stated: 1955-1957A wonderful hand made album containing captioned original photographs of the exteriors and signs of various English pubs, with images taken between 1955 and 1957.
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1966 The Era of the Photograph A Social HistoryLondon : 1966A wonderful and comprehensive social history of photography that is richly illustrated throughout.
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1961 A Picture Postcard AlbumLondon: 1961A first edition scarce photo album portfolio of postcards from the 1960s.
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1957 The Face of the WorldLondon: 1957The first edition of this beautiful travel work from Cecil Beaton, illustrated throughout with his original portrait and travel photography.
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1977 California IIPortland: 1977Fifth printing of this beautiful photobook of California by David Muench, a bright second series.