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ABNEY, William de W. (1844-1921). Thebes and its Five Greater Temples. London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1876.
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ABNEY, William de W. (1844-1921). Thebes and its Five Greater Temples. London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1876.
4o (310 x 245 mm). Lithographic map, 5 plans and 40 mounted Woodburytypes. (Some light foxing as usual.) Original gilt-lettered cloth, edges gilt (rebacked preserving original spine).
FIRST EDITION of Abney's handsome volume. Abney was recognized as the inventor of gelatino-chloride paper, as well as for his aesthetic approach. See The Truthful Lens, p.185.
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FIRST EDITION of Abney's handsome volume. Abney was recognized as the inventor of gelatino-chloride paper, as well as for his aesthetic approach. See The Truthful Lens, p.185.