Photography's Beginnings: A Visual History Featuring the Collection of Wm. B. Becker

176 pp, preface, acknowledgments, introduction, A Closer Look: New Perspectives on Photography's Past; Early Photography and Art History; The 193 Color & b&w Illustrations; Notes to the Illustrations; A Primer on Processes; Afterword. First Edition, 191989. "Nearly 200 photography, reproduced in duo-tone and full color, creating a visual history of photography's first 75 years. An extensive selection of images depicts the world as Amerians of the last century discovered it;: exotic people and picturesque places, captured through the camera's truthful lens." from the jacket flap. Not Price Clipped. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Black cloth with gilt stamped lettering to front board and spine. Size: Oblong Quarto.