[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. THOMSON, JOHN (1837-1921), photographer. A Description of the Works of Art Forming the Collection of Alfred De Rothschild. London: Chiswick Press, 1884. Volume 2 only. ORIGINAL BINDING BY DE COVERLY.
Vol. II only (of 2), Folio (290 x 372 mm). 107 platinum prints mounted on card. Contemporary full blue morocco richly gilt-paneled, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered in 2, the rest richly gilt decorated, wide turn-ins with gilt dentelles, gilt edges (scuffing at extremities, some rubbing, a few small losses at spine).
FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL BINDING BY DE COVERLY cataloging the fine decorative arts collection of Alfred De Rothschild (1842-1918), compiled by Charles Davis, and with photographs by pioneering Scottish photographer John Thomson.
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