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Stephen M. VA, USA

Antiquarian Books Collector Stephen M

"...life is full of improbable events, and surprises..."

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Rare Books Collector Don F

"Among my most prized books is one of the few..."

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"..my books threaten to take over my life..."

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Collecting Modern Photobooks - The Photobook A History Vol I

Collecting Modern Photobooks

Since the invention of the camera, photography has changed the way we see the world. It has grown from simply a medium of documentation to an art form, producing its own set of icons, masters and styles. Bound together as photobooks, the photographs have moved from frames on walls to the shelves of book collectors.

Scott Brown, Editor of Fine Books & Collections, offers advice for navigating the different periods, styles and photographers and beginning a collection of modern photobooks.

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Bronte
Heldfond Book Gallery, Ltd. ABAA, ILAB
(San Anselmo, CA, U.S.A.)

This spectacular edition was limited to only 460 numbered copies of which this is number 38.

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First Edition Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The Gallery of Byron Beauties
Lord Byron
Heldfond Book Gallery, Ltd. ABAA, ILAB
(San Anselmo, CA, U.S.A.)

Illustrated with 39 Superb tissue-guarded full page hand-coloured plates. Lavishly bound in full blind and black embossed calfskin.
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