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Photography
Books on photographs as well as books of photographs.
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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. -
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. -
1873 Carvings and Sculptures of Worcester CathedralLondon: 1873The first edition of this scarce study of Worcester Cathedral, illustrated with mounted albumen photographs. -
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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1909 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. -
1989 The Art of Photography 1839-1989New Haven and London : 1989A stunning history of photography with many illustrations. -
2011 An Enduring Vision: Photographs from the Lane CollectionBoston: 2011A stunning survey of one of the most impressive photographic collections in the world. -
1988 Mapplethorpe PortraitsLondon : 1988A star studded and powerful collection of portraits by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. -
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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2003 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. -
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. -
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. -
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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2010 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. -
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. -
1939 Massine Camera Studies by Gordon AnthonyLondon : 1939A wonderful collection of theatre photographs by Gordon Anthony. -
c1928 The Westminster Annual of Photographic AccessoriesLondon: [1928A very scarce catalogue of camera accessories published by the Westminster Photographic Exchange in the early twentieth century. -
c1907 India through the StereoscopeNew York and London: c1907A very smart copy of James Ricalton's account of his travels through India, during which he took a large number of stereoscopic images. -
2002 MarilynLondon: 2002A moving tribute to Marilyn Monroe, showing her life in photographs taken by Andre de Dienes, and her growth into the blonde bombshell icon. -
1974 Churchill: A Photographic PortraitLondon : 1974A first edition copy of this photographic biography of Sir Winston Churchill. -
1997 The British Century; The Annals of LondonNew York; London: 1997-2000Two large paper modern pictorial histories of Britain, the first editions. -
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. -
1969 The Investiture of HRH Prince Charles as the 21st Prince of Wales 1st July 1969Not stated: 1969A very scarce commemorative album for the investiture of Prince Charles with colour photographs. -
c1900 Our Conservative and Unionist StatesmenLondon: c1900Volume one out of a two volume set of photobooks, showcasing 19th century British conservative and unionist statesmen. -
c1900 Photograph Album of European TravelsNot Stated: c1900An album of photographs from around Europe and Britain in the Edwardian era; offering a nostalgic view into the past. -
1894 Portfolio of PhotographsChicago: 1894A delightful collection of photographs detailing important scenes and places from around the world. -
1937 Sydney from the AirSydney: 1937With twenty four full-page photographs, this volume offers a birds-eye-view interwar Sydney -
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1979 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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1979 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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1974 ShipwreckLondon: 1974An exceptionally bright first edition of this fascinating collection of photographs of shipwrecks on the coast of the Isles of Scilly, signed by Fowles, and with descriptive passages from him. -
1957 Epstein: A Camera Study of the Sculptor at WorkLondon : 1957A smart first edition copy of this photographic study of sculptor Jacob Epstein. -
c1890 The Album of Cornwall ViewsLondon: c1890A delightful and scarce late Victorian souvenir volume, comprising of a folding series of illustrations depicting Cornwall. -
c1900 Photographic Views of WeymouthLondon: c1900A very scarce photobook from the late Victorian period of Weymouth's seaside views. -
1913 The Sinclair Handbook of PhotographyLondon: 1913A scarce practical guide to photography by James A. Sinclair, the second edition of this work. -
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. -
2005-2007 Three Works by David StanfordLondon: 2005-2007Three first edition works about Church architecture from around England by photographer David Stanford.