Munchen: 1860. A very nice copy of this albumen print by Franz Hanfstaengl, which reproduces a fresco present in the Prussian State Gallery of the Imperial Palace. The original painting was by Hermann Wislicenus. The photograph size is 19cm x 25cm. The backing card (with printed publication details) is 35.5 x 45.cm. The photographg is in excellent condition, with good quality, sepia tones. The backing card is sound, but has some darkening, and has a little edgewear to it. Slight foxing to the rear of the board. Overall an excellent example of this rare photograph. Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl (1804–1877) was a Bavarian painter, lithographer, and photographer. After some time producing lithographic reproductions of art works, he also opened a photographic studio in Munich in 1853. Although this image is undated, it is around 1860. He produced a well known series of photographs of eminent citizens.

. Très bel exemplaire de ce tirage à l'albumine de Franz Hanfstaengl, qui reproduit une fresque présente dans la Galerie d'État prussienne du Palais impérial. La peinture originale a été réalisée par Hermann Wislicenus. Le format de la photographie est de 19 cm x 25 cm. La carte de support (avec les détails de la publication imprimés) est de 35,5 x 45 cm. La photographie est en excellent état, avec des tons sépia de bonne qualité. La carte de support est en bon état, mais elle présente un certain assombrissement et une légère usure des bords. Légères rousseurs au dos de la carte. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un excellent exemple de cette photographie rare. Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl (1804-1877) était un peintre, lithographe et photographe bavarois. Après avoir produit des reproductions lithographiques d'œuvres d'art, il a également ouvert un studio de photographie à Munich en 1853. Bien que cette image ne soit pas datée, elle se situe vers 1860. Il a produit une série bien connue de photographies de citoyens éminents.

London: Gagosian Gallery, 2011. Spiral-bound softcover in slipcase. This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition Douglas Gordon: k.364 at Gagosian, Britannia Street, London. Gordon`s film k.364 documents two Israeli musicians of Polish descent (Avri Levitan and Roi Shiloah) traveling from Berlin to Poland by train. Shown on two screens and with layered sound, the film follows the two men through a desolate landscape in a country whose tragic and violent history is barely resolved for them. Gordon films the musicians on this personal journey, isolating intimate moments at which their passionate love of music seems to move between them. The publication features stills from the film and installation photography from the gallery as well as reproductions of ephemera from the journey" such as a rail map, filming authorization letter, and photographs of an intimate dinner"all bound with a metal spiral binding with stiff card photographic boards, and housed in a yellow card slipcase. It also includes an interview with Gordon by Michael Berkeley and an interview with Levitan and Shiloah by Gordon. The book itself is in excellent condition. The slipcase is in very good condition, with just a little bumping and marking to the bottom edge. 130pp. 300 by 240mm (11¾ by 9½ inches).

Göttingen: 2017. Revised Steidl edition (first published as two volumes in 1977). This large format recreates the full original sequence of photos in one volume for the first time. Rich with 100 images illustrating Eggleston's pilgrimage from Memphis to the small town of Plains, Georgia (home of Jimmy Carter), where in November 1976 Carter was elected 39th President of the United States. Lonesome roads, train tracks, cars, gas stations and houses... 340 x 260 mm (13½ x 10¼ inches). In a very good condition - both inside and out. Lloyd Fonvielle says in the book's introduction: 'The photographs have a quietude and unsentimental romanticism, as well as an edge of poignance, which belie the expectations of hopefulness or portentousness suggested by a knowledge of the time and place in which they were made. On the eve of the election, when nothing had yet been decided, when everything - whatever that everything was -hung in the balance, Eggleston made an elegy... a statement of perfect calm'.

Paris: Octave Doin et fils, 1920. First edition, in yellow cloth hardback, with red and black print to boards. Boards and plates are all in good condition, however pages are slightly age toned. Tipped-in to front is a compliment slip from Émile Wenz-Chaponnière. Émile was a pioneer of aerial photography in France through his use of kites. His work is referenced in this book. 350, xii pp. 136 illustrations in text, plus 10 unnumbered plates (some fold-out). 185 x 125 mm (7¼ x 5 inches).

. Edition originale, cartonnée en toile jaune, avec impression rouge et noire sur les plats. Les planches et les planches sont toutes en bon état, mais les pages sont légèrement vieillies. Il on se trouve un note compliment d'Émile Wenz-Chaponnière. Émile a été un pionnier de la photographie aérienne en France grâce à son utilisation de cerfs-volants. Son travail est référencé dans ce livre. 350, xii pp. avec 136 figures dans le texte et 10 planches hors texte. 185 x 125 mm.

Dartford: J. & E. Hall, 1954. An attractive copy of this 62 page booklet outlining the history and apprenticeship opportunities at J. & E. Hall in Dartford. Soft cover with photograph tipped onto front cover. Black and white photographs throughout and a colour folding diagram of the apprenticeship scheme to the rear. Owner's signature to title page. Full of information about the company, and engineering generally. A leaflet giving key facts and a humorously detailed set of directions to their offices is loosely inserted. Founded in 1785, the firm originally built steam engines, and developed into offering escalators, lifts and refrigerated units for ships. In 1954 they had provided 65% of the world's units according to Lloyd's register, and 93% of British registered ships had a Hall refrigerated unit installed. The firm is still operating today. At the brochure states, "Most boys are born with a natural instinct for engineering. " 235 by 160mm (9¼ by 6¼ inches).

Bathurst, Australia: Sydney, Kerry & Co, C1900, Original Photograph. A lovely photograph of an Aboriginal man named Gingung. Kerry & co / Tyrrell's Sydney: No. 1829 Gingung, a warrior.
Silver gelatin print, with albumen paper process. Signed in the negative. Studio Stamped. Title written in the negative. Stamp (slightly visible, see image) on verso. This is a print by Tyrrell from negatives from Kerry & Co. There is a copy referenced at the Maas Museum of New South Wales.

The photograph is stamped on back 'TYRRELL'S MUSEUM / OF / ANTIQUES BOOKS & CURIOS / 143 CASTLEREAGH STREET / SYDNEY' 1829 and identified by Smalls auctions in Australia as an early reprint from the original 'Kerry' glass negative. The sepia reprints are likely the working stock of the Kerry Studio that Tyrell acquired along with the original glass negatives.
"Produced by the Sydney firm Charles Kerry & Co. and part of the Powerhouse Museum's Tyrrell collection which contains over 2,900 glass plate negatives by Kerry & Co. Although a few appear to be from the 1880s most were produced between 1892 and 1917. Over this period, and well into the early 1900s, prints from these negatives appeared in many Australian publications and albums of views. In 1903 the company began producing postcards from these negatives, further establishing the images as some of the most significant and best known early views of New South Wales.
Some of the more significant themes covered by the collection include; views of New South Wales, Queensland, country towns, Sydney, Indigenous Australians, the South Pacific, rural life, native flora and fauna, and sentimental views. In addition there are a number of significant events from the 1900s covered by the collection including; Embarkation of troops for the Boer War, Hordens fire and the Inauguration of the Commonwealth in 1901, the arrival of the Great White Fleet and the Burns verses Johnson boxing match at Rushcutters Bay in 1908."
Geoff Barker, Curatorial, January, 2009. 205 by 150mm (8 by 6 inches).

Marseille: 2000. First edition of this limited (500 copies published) exhibition work. The work contains 44 photographs and 44 anaglyphs by Assier. These Stereoscopic images, are viewed using the 3D glasses that came with the book (two are present). The book is warmly signed by Assier with a lengthy gift inscription to a Marseilles gallery owner. In addition, there is the 2001 programme / press information for the Arles photography festival in 2001 - which included an exhibition of Good Mistral. This is also signed by Assier to the gallery owner. Manuscript poems (printed to a thick glassine) are by Michel Butor, the preface is by Edmonde Charles-Roux and the post face by Jean Roudaut. Overall the book is in very good condition, but there is a touch of wear to the outside covers (soft cover). One of the last pages showing his historical exhibitions has become detached, but is still present. Overall a nice signed copy of a scarce photo-book. Unpaginated. 300 x 210 mm (11¾ x 8¼ inches).

. Edition originale de cet ouvrage d'exposition limité (500 exemplaires édités). L'ouvrage contient 44 photographies et 44 anaglyphs d'Assier. Ces images stéréoscopiques, sont visionnées à l'aide des lunettes 3D fournies avec le livre (deux sont présentes). Le livre est chaleureusement signé par Assier avec une longue inscription cadeau à un galeriste marseillais. A cela s'ajoute le programme 2001 / information presse du festival de la photographie d'Arles en 2001 - qui comprenait une exposition de Bon Mistral. Celui-ci est également signé par Assier au galeriste. Les poèmes manuscrits (imprimés sur papier glacé épais) sont de Michel Butor, la préface est d'Edmonde Charles-Roux et la postface de Jean Roudaut. Dans l'ensemble, le livre est en très bon état, mais il y a une touche d'usure sur les couvertures extérieures (couverture souple). Une des dernières pages montrant ses expositions historiques s'est détachée, mais est toujours présente. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire signé d'un livre photo rare. Non paginé. 300 x 210 mm

Paris: 1994. First edition. A very nice copy of this photobook. Original Contrejour edition. Clean and neat original dust wrapper. Just a touch of edgewear / handling to the bottom edge of the wrapper. Cream hardback boards with black text to the spine. Immaculate condition. To the half title page is a circular embossed owner's stamp. The book is otherwise immaculate. 93 full page black and white photographs. 120 pages. 330 by 260mm (13 by 10¼ inches). Text in French

. Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de ce livre de photos. Édition originale de Contrejour. La jaquette d'origine est propre et soignée. Juste un peu d'usure sur le bord inférieur de la jaquette. Couverture cartonnée crème avec texte noir au dos. État impeccable. Sur la demi-page de titre se trouve le cachet circulaire en relief du propriétaire. Le livre est par ailleurs en parfait état. 93 photographies pleine page en noir et blanc. 120 pages. 330 par 260mm (13 par 10¼ pouces). Texte en français

London: John Bale & Staples Limited, 1940. Very scarce. First Edition. Burgundy cloth covered hardback boards with gilt titles to front and spine. No date, but preface dated July 1940 and neat owner's name, and rank, to front dated June 1941. A guide to facial reconstruction, and treating war casualties, with surgery and dentistry. Includes graphic photos and illustrations of war related injuries. Boards in very good condition. Endpapers are age toned, but the rest of the book is clean and bright; including the glossy photo paper used for illustrations. xi, 199 pages - including index. 250 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

William Warwick James OBE was one of the foremost dental surgeons of his time; and a pioneer in maxillofacial surgery. Benjamin William Fickling CBE was a dentist and doctor who played a major part in the development of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a specialised discipline. A seminal work by these two specialists.