H. FOX TALBOT: THE PENCIL OF NATURE. ANNIVERSARY EDITION, KRAUS, NY., 1989
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[PHOTOGRAPHY MONOGRAPH] H. FOX TALBOT: THE PENCIL OF NATURE.
ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION, 1989
Text by Larry J. Schaaf.
Published by Hans P. Kraus, NY, 1989. 4to.
Limited to 250 numbered copies.
7 volumes in total. 6 soft covers volumes housed and clamshell box. In about fine condition.
The publication is important because it is the first book illustrated with photography, that is printed in duo-tone lithography. Regarding "The Pencil of Nature", the American writer and photographer Beaumont Newhall said: "its importance in the history of photography is comparable to that of Gutenberg's Bible in publishing". Anniversary facsimile edition. Richly illustrated with 24 reproduction plates of Fox Talbot's early photographs, spread between 6 volumes, as originally issued by the artist between 1844 and 1846.
The 7 volumes housed in a gray cloth covered clamshell box with a debossed cover design and gilt lettering to leather label.
About fine, clean, unmarked and square.
ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION, 1989
Text by Larry J. Schaaf.
Published by Hans P. Kraus, NY, 1989. 4to.
Limited to 250 numbered copies.
7 volumes in total. 6 soft covers volumes housed and clamshell box. In about fine condition.
The publication is important because it is the first book illustrated with photography, that is printed in duo-tone lithography. Regarding "The Pencil of Nature", the American writer and photographer Beaumont Newhall said: "its importance in the history of photography is comparable to that of Gutenberg's Bible in publishing". Anniversary facsimile edition. Richly illustrated with 24 reproduction plates of Fox Talbot's early photographs, spread between 6 volumes, as originally issued by the artist between 1844 and 1846.
The 7 volumes housed in a gray cloth covered clamshell box with a debossed cover design and gilt lettering to leather label.
About fine, clean, unmarked and square.
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H. FOX TALBOT: THE PENCIL OF NATURE. ANNIVERSARY EDITION, KRAUS, NY., 1989
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