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Dames de coeur, dix-sept des premieres photographies du monde
€125.00
A historical compilation of seventeen of the earliest photographs in the world, compiled by Claude Blanchard based on the records of René Coursaget. This 1946 publication features early images of women and was issued as a limited, numbered edition of 15 on Bellegarde vellum paper.
Claude Blanchard’s Dames de coeur, dix-sept des premieres photographies du monde is a historical compilation featuring seventeen of the earliest photographs in the world. Published in 1946 by Editions du Pré aux Clercs in Paris, the book is based on the extensive documentation, notes, and photographic records of René Coursaget. The publication offers a historical survey of early photography, specifically focusing on early portraits of women, as suggested by the title 'Dames de coeur' (Ladies of the Heart). In addition to Coursaget's records, the book includes photographs loaned by the Musée Carnavalet, Georges Sirot, and Dignimont. This specific edition is a limited, numbered run of 15 copies, printed on high-quality Bellegarde vellum paper.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Claude Blanchard |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Editions Du Pré Aux Clercs |
| Place of publication | Paris |
| Year | 1946 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Other |
| Language | French |
| Dimensions | 22,5 x 16,5 |
| Collation | 180 pp. |
Condition Report
| Condition | Very Good (VG) |
|---|---|
| Cover | Very Good (VG) |
| Notes | Nice solid copy, cover has faded spine and minor wear. Mylar protective cover has been taped to inside wrappers with 4 small pieces of cellotape, one left some damage. Else fine. Rare edition of only 15 copies, printed on velin bellegarde. |
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