Robert Hunt / Manual of Photography .. Fourth edition Revised Illustrated 1854

Description: with 32 page photographic apparatus catalogA Manual of Photography ... Fourth edition, Revised Illustrated by Numerous Engravings Author: Hunt, Robert Title: A Manual of Photography ... Fourth edition, Revised Illustrated by Numerous Engravings Publication: London and Glasgow: Richard Griffin and Company 1854 Description: xii, 329, [2], 32, 8 pages. 8vo. (5 x 7 3/4 inches). Publisher's red cloth gilt, with blind-stamped decorations front and rear panels. Chromolithograph frontis (foxed). Tissue guard damaged. Corners bumped, partially unopened, soiling and minor bubbling to the cloth with darkened spine panel. Rear joint cracked lower inch but still fundamentally sound. Previous owner name (Mary W. Husted, Chadeayne) on half-title, and name on front flyleaf. Front and rear endpapers (4 pages total) are publisher's advertisements. The last 8 pages are "New Works in Science and General Literature, published by Richard Griffin and Company", dated April 1854. Preceding that is a 32 page "Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus sold by John Joseph Griffin, F. C. S. ... and by Richard Griffin and Company" dated April 1854. Pages 15/16 of catalogue roughly opened resulting in a tear affecting some lettering (no loss of meaning). Very Good. Cloth. First published in 1841 as "A Popular Treatise on the Art of Photography, including Daguerreotype and all the new methods of producing pictures by the chemical action of light", Gernsheim describes the work as the "first general treatise on photography" and it was only 96 pages long (Gernsheim #653). The second enlarged edition had a new title: "Photography: a treatise on the chemical changes produced by solar radiation..." and was published in 1851 (234 pages, Gernsheim #693). The third edition, now titled "Manual of Photography," and was published in 1853 (321 pages, Gernsheim #714). The 4th edition (as here) was published in 1854 (329 pages plus a catalog of Photographic apparatus, no separate listing in Gernsheim), and finally the 5th in 1857.In addition to documenting the continuing evolution of photography, of special interest to historians is the extensive 32 page catalog of Photographic apparatus in the rear of the book.REFERENCES:Gernsheim, H. Incunabula of British photographic literature Seller ID: 28101 Subject: Photographic Theory & Practice, Trade Cards & Catalogues Kuenzig Books Topsfield MA USA Since 1996 Kuenzig Books has bought and sold rare and/or interesting items in many fields with a focus on 19th and 20th century Science, Technology, and Engineering. We are particularly interested in the History of Computing, and the speed with which the technological innovations of the 20th century have impacted the way we live. You'll discover some depth in Physics, Mathematics, Nobel Prize authors, Computing, Scientific Instruments, and Chemistry. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), SNEAB (Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers), and IOBA (The Independent Online Booksellers Association). We often have material not listed here, please ask if you are looking for something specific. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs (if any) will be prior to bidding or buying if you are unfamiliar with this. We will not misrepresent the content or value of items on customs forms. We are not responsible for any customs delays, custom fees or any other related custom issues. Once we send shipping confirmation, be sure to check regularly with your local customs or post office to ensure that shipments are not returned "unclaimed". If packages are returned to us "unclaimed" we are happy to resend them but will require separate payment from you for the second shipping charge. Terms and Conditions If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. We package carefully so that your items get to you in the condition they were sent. We ship to PayPal verified addresses only. Any refund fees charged to us by PayPal for payments that don't match the verified addresses will be deducted from your refund. Delivery time frames can only be estimated and will depend on the service used, shipping origin, and destination. Payment All payments in US dollars. Payment must be received within 5 days. Please note that our prices on this venue are increased to reflect the fees charged here. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 518 USD

Location: Topsfield, Massachusetts

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