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Photobooks
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
1950 Moholy-Nagy: Experiments in TotalityNew York: 1950The first edition of Sibyl Moholy-Nagy's biography of her husband, the Hungarian painter and photographer Laszlo Moholy-Nagy -
1946 ChineGeneva: 1946The first edition of this beautiful volume displaying the photographs of China captured by Helene Hoppenot when sent there alongside her husband, a diplomat. -
1945 IndiaBombay: 1945An uncommon, first edition of Cecil Beaton's stunning collection of 100 photographs documenting his exploration of India in 1944, this copy with the original dust wrapper. -
1991-2004 Works on Motor RacingLondon: 1991-2004An excellent selection of works on motor racing, exploring in photographs its pioneering days and the 'Golden Age'. -
1997-2002 The Irish Roadside Camera: The Pioneering Years & The Years of GrowthDublin; Tankardstown: 1997-2002Two volumes of this excellent photographic history of Ireland's automobiles. -
1955-1977 Photography with a Leica, The Leica Book, Leica: The First 50 YearsLondon; Seebruck; Hove : 1955-1977A trio of works centring around the history and use of Leica camera products. -
1977-85 Von Daguerre Bis Heute Volumes I-IIIGermany: No date [1977]-1985These first editions of three volumes in a four volume history of photography in German, from Louis Daguerre to the contemporary moment, each volume being full bound in the original publisher's striking paper wraps. -
1977 Zeiss Ikon Cameras 1926-1939Hove : 1977A fine first edition of this richly illustrated history of cameras manufactured by the Zeiss Ikon Company. -
1939 The Contax Way: Miniature Camera Technique and PracticeLondon: 1939A very scarce first edition of this guide to using the Contax, complete with the very scarce dust wrapper. -
1977 The Collector's Check List of Leica Cameras Lenses and AccessoriesKent: 1977A very scarce checklist of all cameras and accessories by Leica, a brilliant reference work on the subject.