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Een camera vol stilte: Nederland in het begin van de fotografie, 1839-1875
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A spectacular collection of 300 early Dutch photographs, collected by Jan Coppens.
Een camera vol stilte: Nederland in het begin van de fotografie, 1839-1875 is a comprehensive photographic history book compiled by Jan Coppens. The work documents the emergence of photography in the Netherlands during the mid-19th century, featuring a collection of approximately 317 historical photographs, including portraits, cityscapes, and scenes from daily life. It includes an introductory essay by historian A. Alberts, who provides context on nineteenth-century Dutch society. The book also offers technical insights into various early photographic processes used during this period, making it a significant resource for photo archaeology and the study of early visual culture in the Netherlands.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Jan Coppens, Albert Alberts |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Meulenhoff Nederland |
| Place of publication | Amsterdam |
| Year | 1976 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9029008121 |
| Collation | 317 pp. |
| Language | Dutch |
| Dimensions | 30 x 22,5 |
Condition Report
| Condition | Very Good (VG) |
|---|---|
| Cover | Good (G) |
| Notes | Dust jacket has some edge wear and a few tears. Small 1 cm piece missing from top edge of back cover. With dust jacket. |
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