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At First Sight
Photography And The Smithsonian
by Merry A. Foresta
ISBN: 1588341801
ISBN-13: 9781588341808
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr
Published date: 2004
Size: 8.5 x 11.25 inches
Weight: 3.15 pounds
Pages: 292
Publisher's Notes
The first comprehensive look at the Smithsonian's extraordinary photographic collection.
The Smithsonian holds more than 13 million images spanning over 150 years of taking and collecting photographs. This largely unknown body of photography (most never before published) represents nothing less than the Smithsonian's effort, in the name of all Americans, to describe and comprehend the world.
Open anywhere in these pages to be plunged into the history of our modernity, and see what the Smithsonian deemed important to document and preserve. The famous, the infamous, and the never-before-seen are here in a remarkable "democracy of images": Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln, P.T. Barnum and Tom Thumb, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, Lucille Ball, Greta Garbo, Babe Ruth; the earliest views of the moon and the earliest panoramic view of Damascus; rare Native American photography; views of Asia, Africa, and the American West; photographs of early flight, and much, much more. By recording the act of seeing, and of what was seen, both photography and the Smithsonian have shaped our sense of ourselves, as individuals, as a people, as a country. 82 color photographs, 195 duotones, 2 gatefolds.
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At First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian
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[ Edition: Reprint ]. Excellent Condition. Publisher: Smithsonian Books Pub Date: 10/15/2004 Binding: Paperback Pages: 292 [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] ( more information) Offered by BookHolders (United States)
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Foresta, Merry A
Washington and London: Smithsonian Books, 2003 CR 2003 Smithsonian Institution. First printing with "1" in printing line. NEAR FINE, large format, soft cover. Profusely illustrated with duotone and color tinted reproductions of 19th century photos. A totally unmarked and tightly bound copy. Corner creasing to one fold-out illustration, otherwise pages are fine. Paper cover with folded "flaps" is fresh and clean. Slight rubbing to edges, no tears or chips. Binding firm with no cracks or splits. Spine is not creased. 8-1/2 x 11-1/4"; 292 pp.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 4to. ( more information) Offered by Knickerbocker Books (United States)
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Foresta, Merry
Washington DC:: Smithsonian Books,, 2003. First Edition. AS NEW in WRAPS. 4to (8-1/2 x 11-1/4), 292 pp including Index, Picture Credits, Contributors List and Glossary. Book is FINE -- Unmarked (other than black remainder line on bottom page block) , Unread, and AS NEW in Glossy pictorial wraps, heavy silver card stock with French Flaps also FINE. (h) An amazing historical compendium of photographs from French WWI aerial Reconnaissance photos to Teddy Roosevelt's hunting expeditions to explorers' photos from all over the world. Extraordinary book. B9 Paperback ( more information) Offered by Book Junkies (United States)
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At First Sight
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Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Institute, 2003 First edition softcover - As New. Photography and the Smithsonian. First. Soft Cover. Fine/None. ( more information) Offered by Stray Dog Bookshop (United States)
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Foresta, Merry A
Washington: Smithsonian, 2003. First Edition. Softcover. Published Washington: Smithsonian, 2003. 4 to. wrappers. 8 1/2" x 11 1/4". 292 pp., profus. illus. An as new copy.. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to. Illus. ( more information) Offered by The Wild Muse (United States)
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At First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian
Foresta, Merry A. and Jeana K. Foley
Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books. 2003. Softcover. 4to. Book is in fine condition; a crisp, clean copy. Book was sent to Smithsonian Institution contributing members in appreciation for their support. A fascinating collection of photography culled from the Smithsonian archives. 292 pp. including index. ISBN 1-588-34180-1 ( more information) Offered by Warwick Books (United States)
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Smithsonian. PAPERBACK. 1588341801 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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