New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1980. Lavishly-illustrated "autobiography of the art of photography" , a history with essays dating back to the beginning and 190 illustrations. Grey covers with gilt, 328pp with b/w illustrations and grey endpapers. Covers have virtually no wear, but lightly sunned edges. Previous owner's name on ffep and neat inscription on half-title, otherwise internally very clean and tight. Unclipped DJ has just light shelf wear and slightly discoloured edges. Overall a very decent copy. Heavy book may require extra postage. Ref:104584. First Edition. Cloth. VG+/VG. 21x28.5cm.

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Bookseller: Church Street Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004584
Title: Photography: Essays & Images
Author: Beaumont Newhall (editor)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG+
Jacket Condition: VG
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0870703870
ISBN 13: 9780870703874
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1980

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