Photograms of the year [1951, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1959] (5 vols.) by L.V. Chilton [1951], Frederic Robinson [1953], A.L.M. Soerby [1957-58], Margaret F. Harker [1959] - 1951

London: Iliffe & Sons Ltd, 1951. First. Very Good/Very Good.

Five 1950's volumes of the annual series of collections of the world's best pictorial photographic work, compiled by the editors and staff of "The Photogram," It was published from 1895 to 1962 Each issue was illustrated with high quality reproductions and tipped-in plates, and included extensive introductory narratives and several pages of period advertisements The editors and publishers changed over the years This is generally considered the the longest running and most prestigious photo annual of its time

1951- 64 full page plates, including some tipped in Light blue cloth with blue and gilt titles on spine and front cover Slight fading on spine and upper front cover A 1" whitish spot on rear cover Binding is tight and sound No marks or damage at all to text Very good No DJ
1953- 96 full page plates Light gray cloth with gilt titles on spine and front cover Spine slightly sun darkened and covers slightly faded Binding is tight and sound No marks or damage to text at all Very good No DJ
1957- 8 p full colour letterpress plates, 16 p monochrome letterpress plates, 80 p monochrome photogravure plates, 32 pages text White cloth with gilt titles on spine and front cover Slight bumpting at spine ends Binding is tight and sound No marks or damage to text at all Near fine Unclipped DJ had moderate edgewear, with chipping, primarily at top and closed tear along spine edge DJ good
1958-8 p full colour letterpress plates, 16 p monochrome letterpress plates, 80 p monochrome photogravure plates, 32 pages text Orange cloth with gilt titles on spine and front cover Spine ends very slightly bumped Binding tight and sound No marks or damage to text at all Near fine Unclipped DJ has slight edgewear primarily at corners and spine ends DJ very good
1959-8 p full colour letterpress plates, 16 p monochrome letterpress plates, 80 p monochrome photogravure plates, 32 pages text Maroon cloth with gilt titles on spine and both covers Very slight bumping at spine ends Binding is tight and sound No marks or damage to text at all Near fine Unclipped DJ has slight edgewear, with a small tear at top edge DJ very good+

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