Paris: Gauthier-Villars et Fils; G. Masson, Éditeur, 1895. First edition. 12mo., 226 pp. Quarter calf and marbled paper over boards, compartmented spine with raised bands, gilt decorations; rubbed with a short crack at extremities front joint; a few stains to the calf, and faint dampstains to the blank corners of a number of leaves. A better than good copy. Discusses the chemistry of photography, collodion, producing positives, fixing, and various processes. Count Aymar de la Baume Pluvinel (1860-1938) was an astronomer and photographer. Roosens and Salu No. 10359.

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Bookseller: Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 26209
Title: LA THÉORIE DES PROCÉDÉS PHOTOGRAPHIQUES
Author: La Baume Pluvinel, A. [Aymar, Comte] de
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Gauthier-Villars et Fils; G. Masson, Éditeur
Place of Publication: Paris
Date Published: 1895
Keywords: PHOTOGRAPHY
Bookseller catalogs: MANUALS & TECHNOLOGY;

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About Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd

Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd. is a specialist dealer in rare and out-of-print photographic literature. Our inventory ranges from the pre-history of the medium through the modern era. We offer exhibition catalogs, monographs, histories, anthologies, serials, books with original mounted photographs, and technical manuals in English, French, German, Japanese and a variety of other languages. Since 1976 we have issued catalogs from our stock and have actively consulted with museums, libraries and private collectors for their collection development. Additionally we do have a small inventory in the areas of Literature, Americana, Fine Arts, and General Antiquarian. We are located in Akron, Ohio, and welcome visitors by appointment. Please visit us at http://www.cahanbooks.com, a fully searchable and secure website. Andrew Cahan Specialist in Rare and Out-of-Print Photographic Literature PO Box 5403 Akron, Ohio 44334 USA Tel: 330.252.0100 Email: acahan@cahanbooks.com Web: http://www.cahanbooks.com Member of ABAA and ILAB

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Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
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