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Photography
Books on photographs as well as books of photographs.
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c.1910 Paris Photogravures de N. D. Phot.Paris: UndatedA very scarce photobook of views of Paris, taken by the Neurdein brothers. -
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1925 Palestine Memories 1917-1918-1925Canterbury: 1925An uncommon limited edition copy of this illustrated publication, signed by the author to the half title. -
1896 ConstantinopleNew York; London: 1896A very scarce 1896 edition of this translated work, in richly decorated gilt blue cloth binding. -
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. -
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2004 HimalayaLondon: 2004The first edition of Michael Palin’s Himalayan travel chronicle, signed by the author and complete with the original unclipped dust jacket. -
c1900 London: Arcadian Book of London ViewsLondon: c1900A scarce collection of photographic views of London, being a souvenir book from the English capital city. -
c1900 Souvenir of LondonLondon: c1900A scarce souvenir photobook of views of London, with important buildings and scenes illustrated. -
2006 Bankside DefinedLondon: 2006A very pleasing first edition of this illustration guide to Bankside in London, England, with colour photographs throughout. -
1928 Die Welt Ist SchonMunchen [Munich]: 1928The first edition of this important volume of photography from Albert Renger-Patzsch, a copy inscribed from Sigmund von Weech to Ambrose Heal. -
2000 PortraitsLondon: 2000A first edition, first impression of this portrait collection from British photographer John Hedgecoe, with the original glassine wrapper. -
1969 Alberto Giacometti: Dessins 1914-1965Paris: 1969A richly illustrated collection of Giacometti’s sketches with insightful commentary by poet André du Bouchet. -
2011 Ghana: A PortraitGhana : 2011A beautiful visual journey through Ghana’s landscapes, people, and culture, captured in Max Milligan’s photography, with a foreword by Kofi Annan. -
2013 Sebastiao Salgado: GenesisCologne: 2013The first English edition of Sebastião Salgado’s epic eight-year photographic odyssey across over thirty countries, featuring 245 striking black-and-white photographic plates. -
c1925 Camera Pictures of MaltaLondon: c1925An uncommon collection of original photographs of the beautiful country of Malta from F. and M. Weston. -
c1920 Two Miniature Souvenir Accordion Photobooks (Paris & El Escorial)Not Stated : c1920Two fantastic and very scarce miniature souvenir accordion books showing landmarks of Paris and El Escorial. -
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1976 Melbourne's Yesterday: A Photographic Record 1851-1901London: 1976A very scarce first edition of this collection of photographic records of the history of Melbourne, Australia, signed in presentation to Carmen Callil. -
1908 Les Grands Vins de la GirondeLibourne-Bordeaux: 1908The scarce first edition of this impressive collection of photographic plates depicting the great wine estates of Bordeaux, serving as both a historical record and a promotional tool for the most renowned chateaux. -
1962 CognacParis: 1962A first edition of this extensive photobook exploring the history of cognac and its development into the modern day. -
1978-1981 2vol Rude Food & Rude HealthCheltenham; London: 1978-1981Two smart copies of these exciting "rude" photographic books on food and health from photographer David Thorpe. -
1909 Photography for Novices, the Primus HandbookLondon: 1909An uncommon early twentieth century handbook to photography, an illustrated guide to the art in its early days. -
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2003 Everest Pioneer: The Photographs of Captain John NoelGloucestershire: 2003A smart first edition of this collection of photographs from British mountaineer Captain John Noel, signed by his daughter Sandra. -
1908 Bird-Hunting Through Wild EuropeLondon: [1908]The first edition of Reginald Lodge's account of his quest to find and photograph rare birds across Southern and Eastern Europe. -
1998 Pages from the Glossies: Facsimiles 1956-1998Zurich, Berlin, New York: 1998A smart first edition of this bright collection of photographs from German-Australian photographer Helmut Newton used in magazines. -
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2020 Norman Mailer The Fight: George Foreman - Muhammad AliLondon: 2020The very scarce, signed, limited edition Collector's Edition of this tribute to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s 1974 boxing match, written by Norman Mailer, who witnessed the fight. -
1933-1937 A 1930s Family Photo AlbumNot Stated: 1933-1937A charming family photo album, consisting of one-hundred and forty-four photographs of life in England between 1933 and 1937.