Camera Studies Iraq (20 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This carefully curated collection of photographs offers a unique insight into life in Iraq in the early 20th century. With its stunning images of landscapes, architecture and people, this book is a testament to the remarkable cultural and artistic heritage of Iraq, and a tribute to the photographers who captured it. With its unique blend of art and history, Camera Studies in Iraq is a must-have for any photography or Middle Eastern studies enthusiast.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Kerim, A. (photographer.) (illustrator). First Edition. 73 Photos on 50 heavy card sheets with string binding. Boards have bubbling and small repairs, contents mildly discolured to borders, small biro name to border of one image, hinges all reinforced. 1.8kg.

Hardback. Printed pages: 50. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Slipcase: Rare original slipcase constructed from stapled card. Addressed to the English recipient on one side panel with Iraqi stamp and label with a few postal franks (dated 1927). Also included is the original plain jacket with heavy foxing, wear and slight loss to edges, a few archival tape repairs to reverse. Overall case condition is Good. Book: First printing. Oblong album bound in imitation crocodile skin with gilt lettering to front board. Cord ties, one tassle lacking. 73 sepia photogravures on 50 leaves (recto only) printed by Rotophot AG of Berlin. Speckled foxing to pages as usual for this title, a few light marks. Excellent overall condition, by far the best example we have seen. Includes street scenes of Basrah (Basra), Baghdad and Mosul. Three images have 'R.A.F. Official Photograph' noted below. Overall book condition is Very Good Plus. Size: 10 x 12.25 inches (26 x 32 cm).

Landscape 4to. hardback album with black, padded, textured (mock croc) paper-covered boards, gilt titles, and brown silk ties with beads at ends. Contains 50 leaves of thick cream card, with 73 photogravure sepia prints (35 full-page) with italic captions, printed one side only. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Some wear to spine with small split at base and cracks to textured paper covering to all edges. A Good+ Copy. (Shelf 5) PLEASE NOTE: Heavy Book [1.4 kg+] might require special shipping arrangements. ** Pictures available upon request, if not already displayed here.** The shop is open 7 days a week. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. [25 x 32 cm], 73 fine photogravures on 50 thick leaves, of which 35 being full-page, the others 2 or 4 photos per page, printed calligraphic captions, original imitation crocodile binding lettered in gilt, decorated boards tied with original silk tie, slight wear to edges, otherwise plates clean and in very good condition, Hasso Brothers, Baghdad, no date of publication, [1930's]. A series of photographs in Sepia colour taken in Basrah, Amarah, Baghdad, the Tigris, Babylon, and Mosul, illustrating the topography, costumes and daily life. Views include: Ashar Creek, Whiteley Bridge Ashar Basrah, Bazar Square in Basrah City, The Serai Creek in Basrah City, Sheikh Gazal Market Ashar Basrah, Sug El Dijaj Basrah City, Modern Baghdad the city of Caliphs, The Shrine of Sheikh Omar, the Tomb of Sit Hobaida Kadimain the Holy City, The Golden Domes and Minarets of the Kadimain Mosque, The Maude Bridge, Baghdad from an aeroplane, Fruit Market in Baghdad, Baghdad & The Tigris, the Ruins of Babylon- Temple of Marduk, A Sheikh enjoying the famous Arab coffee, Street View of Baghdad from the North Gate, several street scenes in Baghdad, as well as many portraits and ethnic studies. A number of images show the local inhabitants from date-sellers on the streets of Baghdad to Kurdish nobles, to Arabian Sheikhs, to an intriguing photo of Assyrian Mountaineers. #34094.

First edition; landscape 4to (32 x 25 cm); 73 sepia photogravure images on 50 plates; internally clean and crisp, original imitation crocodile boards with bright, gilded lettering, some edge wear otherwise an attractive example. A fine series of sepia photographs providing a snapshot of Iraq between the establishment of its modern borders in 1920 and its full independence from Britain in 1932.

First edition of a remarkable series of photographs taken in Iraq in the 1920s, showcasing local people and architecture. The photographs were taken by Abdul Kerim (dates unknown) in Baghdad, Basra, Babylon, Nineveh, and Mosul. They have been printed by Rotophot AG of Berlin, one of the largest companies for the production of photogravures in the early 20th century. The images of Mosul are of particular interest, because they show various buildings that have since been destroyed.The 73 superb photogravures show the Al-Khadhimiyya mosque, the tomb of the Sheikh Umar Suhrawardi, various bridges, and a fruit market in Baghdad, the hustle and bustle along the Tigris river, the ruins of Babylon and Nineveh, the Serai Creek, Bazar square, suq al-Dijaj and Sheikh Gazal market in Basra, Bedouins, Taq Kasra or the Arch of Ctesiphon, the al-Nabi Shith mosque in Mosul (which was destroyed in 2014) and the Red mosque (destroyed in 2017). A number of images show local men, women, and children, from date-sellers on the streets of Baghdad to Kurdish nobles and Arabian Sheikhs. All images are captioned in English. The work also includes three aerial photographs of Baghdad, which were taken by the British RAF.With an edition label on the back pastedown. The edges and corners of the boards are slightly scuffed. The work his uniformly spotted throughout, 5 leaves in the middle are detached but still present. Otherwise in good condition. Original black imitation crocodile leather, stitched through 2 holes with brown cord, with the title and publishing (copyright) information in gold on the front board, dark brown endpapers. With 73 photogravures. Pages: [50] ll.

Album mit Reproduktionen von Fotografien aus dem Irak. Gezeigt werden neben Ansichten aus Bagdad, Basra und Mossul vor allem Alltagsszenen (Markt, Wäsche, Schiffahrt, Handel u.ä.) sowie Porträts, darunter auch Beduinen u. arabische Scheichs. Kerim wird unter 3 Abbildungen als `R.A.F. Official Photograph` bezeichnet. - Unter den Ansichten u.a.: Ashar Creek, Whiteley Bridge Ashar Basrah, Bazar Square in Basrah City, The Serai Creek in Basrah City, Sheikh Gazal Market Ashar Basrah, Sug El Dijaj Basrah City, Modern Baghdad the city of Caliphs, The Shrine of Sheikh Omar, the Tomb of Sit Hobaida Kadimain the Holy City, The Golden Domes and Minarets of the Kadimain Mosque, The Maude Bridge, Baghdad from an aeroplane, Fruit Market in Baghdad, Baghdad & The Tigris, the Ruins of Babylon. Quer-4° (31 x 24 cm). 73 Sepia-Photogravuren auf 50 Tafeln (mit schwarzgedr. Bildunterschriften in Englisch). OPappband m. Kordelbindung, Krokodilhaut nachempfundenen Deckelbezug u. goldgepr. Deckeltitel. Mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren, Einband angestaubt, an den Kanten stark abgewetzt, an den Ecken u. Kapitalen bestoßen, flieg. Vorsatz mit Quetschfalte, Tafeln durchgeh. stockfl.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1930 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 106 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 106.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2022, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1930. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 103, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 103.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1930] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2022 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 103, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 103.