William Henry Fox Talbot : pioneer of photography and man of science / H.J.P. Arnold
by Arnold, H. J. P. (Harry John Philip), (1932- )
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0091296005
- ISBN 13
- 9780091296001
- Seller
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About This Item
London : Hutchinson Benham, 1977. First Edition. Hardback. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Near fine cloth copy (front hinge starting) in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 383 pages; Physical description: 383 p. , [48] p. Of plates : ill. (some col. ), col. Coat of arms, facsims. , geneal. Tables, ports. (some col. ) ; 26 cm. Subjects: Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800-1877 - Biography. Photographers - England - Biography. Photography - History - 19th century. Contents include: Appendix IV: Published works of W. H. F. Talbot. --Appendix V: Published papers [of W. H. F. Talbot]. --Appendix VI: Talbot patents.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 205919
- Title
- William Henry Fox Talbot : pioneer of photography and man of science / H.J.P. Arnold
- Author
- Arnold, H. J. P. (Harry John Philip), (1932- )
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0091296005
- ISBN 13
- 9780091296001
- Publisher
- London : Hutchinson Benham
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1977
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