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Books on photographs as well as books of photographs.
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1897 The Thames Illustrated A Picturesque Journeying from Richmond to OxfordLondon: [1897]The first edition of this profusely illustrated work on the Thames in England by John Leyland.
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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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c1890 Fine Art Photographic Views: Liverpool, Birkenhead, New Brighton And DistrictLiverpool: c1890A scarce copy of this collection of photographic views of Liverpool, Birkenhead and New Brighton from the late nineteenth century.
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1934 London NightLondon: 1934A scarce, first edition of this work presenting full-page photographs of nocturnal London in the 1930s.
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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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c1910 Views of BombayBombay: c1910An extremely scarce collection of twelve views of Bombay from the early twentieth century, published by Bombay-based photographers, Clifton & Co.
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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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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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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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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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1968 The Last of the Wild: On the Track of Rare AnimalsLondon: 1968A first edition of the English translation of this work on Schuhmacher's wildlife observations and photography from his travels around the world.
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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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2007 Edward Steichen: Lives in PhotographyMinneapolis; Lausanne: 2007A wonderful celebration of one of the most influential names in the history of photography, with hundreds of Edward Steichen's photographs reproduced and accompanied by essays.
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Signed2010 Mario Testino: Todo o NadaMadrid: 2010A scarce signed first edition of this wonderful study of the photography of Mario Testino, examining the juxtaposition of his clothed and nude images of women.
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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.