The pencil of nature
By: by H. Fox Talbot.
Contributors: Schaaf, Larry J. 1947-
Edition: Facsimile ed.
Publisher: Hans P. Kraus, Jr.]
Published: 1989
Place of publication: [New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Photography -- Early works to 1850.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Facsimile (in 6 fascicles as originally issued) of the first photographically illustrated book to be published commercially (by Longmans, London, from Jun. 24, 1844, to Apr. 1846, though the fascicle wrappers were uniformly printed with date 1844).
Title from box label.
"This facsimile represents an idealized copy ... It is a composite of the best surviving elements to which we had access"--P. 3 of introductory volume.
Limited ed. of 250 copies.
Included in the box with the facsimile is a commentary volume (92 p.) with t.p. reading: H. Fox Talbot's The pencil of nature, anniversary facsimile : introductory volume, historical sketch, notes on the plates, census / by Larry J. Schaaf.
Library of Congress has copy no. 124.