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Photography
Books on photographs as well as books of photographs.
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1939 Commemorative Photo Album for the Black Ship Festival, ShimodaShimoda : 1939An exceptionally rare photo album commemorating the annual Black Ship Festival held in Shimoda, Japan. -
1981 A Lantern Lecture on Stoke-On-TrentLondon: 1981A fine copy of the second edition of J. D. Warrillow's collection of old lantern slides of the Stoke-On-Trent district, in full blue calf. -
1928 A Modern Bee-Farm and its Economic ManagementSussex: 1928A very scarce copy of this privately printed illustrated edition on bee-keeping. -
c1900-1980 Photograph Album of Renaissance Artwork and Bibliographical ClippingsNot Stated: c1900 -1980A handsome Birdsall half morocco binding housing photographic images of Renaissance artworks, and with further text leaves from James S. Dearden's bibliographical writings. -
1912 Making Good in CanadaLondon: 1912An uncommon first edition title, well illustrated throughout with original photography. -
1936 A Camera on Unknown LondonLondon: 1936A lovely copy of the first edition of this book on London quirks and curiosities in the original cloth, with sixty photographic plates. -
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1979 A Lantern Lecture on Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent: 1979A signed and scarce photobook that captures the hidden beauty of the iconic industrial city, most famous for its pottery, by eminent photographer E.J.D. Warrillow, -
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1921 Poems of Silas H. FrenchNorwalk, Ohio: 1921An incredibly scarce presentation copy of this illustrated volume of poetry. -
1910-1914 A Curio Album from R. L. D. MaunsellNot Stated: 1910-1914A delightful early 20th century curio album featuring three original photographs of early 20th century propellor planes, in a smart half morocco binding. -
c1890 A Photograph Album of Late 19th Century ParisParis: c1890A fantastic collection of twenty-four photographic images of late 19th century Paris and its monuments and boulevards, offering a wonderful insight into the city at the close of the century. -
c.1910 Vues de Paris: Photogravures de N. D. Phot[Paris]: c.1910A lovely collection of Parisian photography by N. D. Phot, comprised of eighteen monochrome photographic plates. -
c.1900 Paris: 36 Photogravures by N. D. Phot[Paris]: c.1900A lovely collection of Parisian photography by N. D. Phot in the publisher's original pictorial cloth, with thirty-six monochrome photographic plates. -
1948 Camera in LondonLondon: 1948The first edition of Camera in London, by esteemed British photographer Bill Brandt, containing over fifty charming photographs of London and its people. -
1871 Paris Incendié 1871: Album HistoriqueParis: 1871A very scarce surviving copy of this photographic record of the destruction of Paris at the end of the Commune of 1871, with 19 of the original 20 albumen photographs present. -
1900 Vues de ParisParis: 1900A charming photobook from the Neurdein brothers of scenes from the iconic French capital. -
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c1920 2vol Set Notes on the Eiffel Tower Notice sur la Tour EiffelCorbeil; Paris: c1920An unusual two volume set of this illustrated work, in both English and French. -
1903 Les Centennales ParisiennesParis: 1903A charming book commemorating Paris during a century of great historical and cultural change, with over four hundred illustrations. -
c.1920 Paris Album Artistique LLParis: UndatedAn incredibly scarce 24 photographs of Paris, produced by Leon and Levy, popular 20th Century postcard publishers. -
c.1910 Paris Photogravures de N. D. Phot.Paris: UndatedA very scarce photobook of views of Paris, taken by the Neurdein brothers. -
c.1921 Paris... en flanantParis: [1921] Undated, dated from a copy held by the National Library of ScotlandA very scarce photobook of Yvon postcard photography, with both French and English commentary. -
1878 Souvenir de l'Exposition UniverselleParis: 1878A charming, and vanishingly scarce photobook, sold as a memento of the World Fair in Paris 1878. -
1938 The Valley of FlowersLondon: 1938A beautifully illustrated first edition of Smythe's love-letter to the mountainous area that later became a national park. -
1942 2vol Set Universities of Europe in the Middle AgesOxford: 1942An uncommon set of Volume II and Volume III of a three volume 1942 publication, in lovely condition. -
2001 Hysteric GlamourTokyo: 2001A very scarce and subversive photobook collaboration with Hysteric Glamour, blending art, fashion, and erotic subculture through Dick Jewell’s sharp portraiture. -
1906 Algiers and BeyondLondon: 1906A very scarce first edition copy detailing the travels of the author, including plates of original photography, and map. -
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1898 Folk-Lore Old Customs and Tales of My NeighboursThe Old Parsonage, Didsbury; Spread Eagle Hotel, Hanging Ditch, Manchester: 1898An uncommon, signed first edition, dedicated to the folklore of the author's native Manchester area. -
1919 The Gardens of Italy: With Historical Notes and Descriptive NotesLondon: 1919An updated edition of The Gardens of Italy, including new historical and descriptive notes by Evelynn March Phillips, as well as additional architectural notes by Arthur T. Bolton. A beautiful water colour frontispiece by Charles Gascoyne. -
1904 In English Homes: The Internal Character Furniture Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of England Historically Depicted from Photographs Specially Taken by Charles LathamLondon: 1904The first edition of the first volume of Charles Latham's In English Homes. Contains beautiful photographs of celebrated English country homes throughout. -
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1980 The Steam CameramenOxford: 1980A very pleasing first edition of this history of railway photography and the steam cameramen, being a signed limited edition copy with the original slip case. -
c1915 Naval Expeditionary Force to the Cameroon 1914-1915Not Stated : c1915A very scarce photobook recording the British Naval Expeditionary Force in the Cameroons, involving HMS Cumberland and HMS Challenger. -
1966 The Glory of the TreeNew York: 1966Illustrated with colour plates, this is a fine example of the first edition of this wonderful celebration of the 'glory' and beauty of trees. -
1989 Thessaloniki 1913 + 1919Macedonia: 1989A vanishingly scarce first edition, this work vividly documents a turning point in the city of Thessaloniki’s history (1912–1919) through Daniel Baud-Bovy’s evocative photography. -
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1991 My Fellow Americans...Albuquerque : 1991An excellent signed first edition of this provocative collection from American photographer, Jeff Jacobson. -
c1924 Set of 12 Photo Postcards of Crossing the Great SaharaNot Stated : c1924A fantastic near-complete collection of photo postcards from Captain Angus Buchanan's remarkable expedition to the Sahara.
