1984 Photography in Brazil 1840-1900 Gilberto Ferrez First US Edition HC DJ
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Photography in Brazil 1840–1900 by Gilberto Ferrez is an illustrated history of nineteenth-century Brazilian photography, exploring the photographers, studios, and early photographic processes that documented the country. Its historical images reveal changing cities, architecture, landscapes, and transportation, making this an appealing reference for photography collectors and readers interested in Brazilian and Latin American history.
Translated into English by Stella de Sá Rego and published by the University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque. Stated First U.S. Edition, with a 1984 copyright date; this English-language edition was published in 1990. Hardcover bound in black cloth, with its illustrated dust jacket and clear protective jacket cover. ISBN: 0-8263-1211-X.
The book combines photographic reproductions with historical commentary, discussing landscape and cityscape photography, photographic formats, and public and private patronage. Illustrations shown include early street scenes, a steam locomotive, and views of Recife, with captions identifying locations, processes, and historical context.
Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket, with a clear protective cover. Black cloth boards show light wear, and the page edges have mild age toning. Interior pages shown are clean, with well-preserved photographic reproductions. The jacket and its protective cover show surface rubbing, scratches, scattered marks, and some edge and corner creasing. Please review the photographs for condition details.
SKU D-10
1984 Photography in Brazil 1840-1900 Gilberto Ferrez First US Edition HC DJ
$80.00
Translated into English by Stella de Sá Rego and published by the University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque. Stated First U.S. Edition, with a 1984 copyright date; this English-language edition was published in 1990. Hardcover bound in black cloth, with its illustrated dust jacket and clear protective jacket cover. ISBN: 0-8263-1211-X.
The book combines photographic reproductions with historical commentary, discussing landscape and cityscape photography, photographic formats, and public and private patronage. Illustrations shown include early street scenes, a steam locomotive, and views of Recife, with captions identifying locations, processes, and historical context.
Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket, with a clear protective cover. Black cloth boards show light wear, and the page edges have mild age toning. Interior pages shown are clean, with well-preserved photographic reproductions. The jacket and its protective cover show surface rubbing, scratches, scattered marks, and some edge and corner creasing. Please review the photographs for condition details.
SKU D-10