[Early Photography] David Octavius Hill / Robert Adamson : Inkunabeln der Photographie

Essen: Museum Folkwang, 1963. Stiff Wrappers. Near Fine+. Catalog for this exhibition of 214 works at the Museum Folkwang in Essen, March 16-April 14, 1963. Essay in German by photographer Otto Steinert and Marlis Steinert, with footnotes and checklist. Royal 8vo (270 x 187mm): [48]pp, including 41 sepia-toned black and white images. Original photo-illustrated stiff wrappers. An excellent example (small closed tear to base of back panel), tightly bound and clean throughout. Early photographs from the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. "The partnership between David Octavius Hill (1802-1870) and Robert Adamson (1821-1848) was formed in Edinburgh in July 1843, just four years after the invention of photography was announced. In the four years that followed they produced a remarkable body of work that included portraits, landscapes and social documentary. Their work had an enduring influence on photography worldwide and stands as one of the earliest and most important contributions to the artform." (Scottish National Portrait Gallery) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).