The History of Photography, By Helmut Gernsheim, 1955, Hardback, 1st factory Edition
The History of Photography, By Helmut Gernsheim, 1955, Hardback, 1st factory Edition, "The Gernsheims trace the growth of photography from its prehistory the invention of photography the collodian period the gelatine period.
Product code: The History of Photography, By Helmut Gernsheim, 1955, Hardback, 1st factory Edition
"The Gernsheims trace the growth of photography from its prehistory, the invention of photography, the collodian period, the gelatine period, through the many stages leading to its eventual emergence as an important information and communication medium." (Publisher). This volume is profusely illustrated with 390 b/w photographs, engravings and in-text drawings throughout." These fascinating old photos include a view of Paris from a balloon in 1859, cannonballs waiting on a wharf during the Crimean War 1855, ruins of Richmond 1865, President Lincoln visiting the Army of the Potomac 1862, HMS Victoria sinking after collision with HMS Camperdown off Tripoli 1893, President Roosevelt giving his inaugural address 1909, and many more! This is the first edition from 1955. The book is in good condition for its age. There is no dust jacket, and there are some scratches and stains that show up if you factory hold it in the light just right. Please see the photos. Shipping USPS Media Mail 2.
"The Gernsheims trace the growth of photography from its prehistory, the invention of photography, the collodian period, the gelatine period, through the many stages leading to its eventual emergence as an important information and communication medium." (Publisher). This volume is profusely illustrated with 390 b/w photographs, engravings and in-text drawings throughout." These fascinating old photos include a view of Paris from a balloon in 1859, cannonballs waiting on a wharf during the Crimean War 1855, ruins of Richmond 1865, President Lincoln visiting the Army of the Potomac 1862, HMS Victoria sinking after collision with HMS Camperdown off Tripoli 1893, President Roosevelt giving his inaugural address 1909, and many more! This is the first edition from 1955. The book is in good condition for its age. There is no dust jacket, and there are some scratches and stains that show up if you factory hold it in the light just right. Please see the photos. Shipping USPS Media Mail 2.