Sun Gardens: Victorian Photograms by Anna Atkins
New York: Aperture, 1985. First. Hardbound. Dark blue cloth boards with blue and white pictorial DJ, 104pp, 60 plates, numerous color and BW figures. VG+/VG (mild bumps to upper corner & spine ends; light wear to cloth edges. square, adhesive remnant to cover pastedown w/ some speckled remnants to endpaper. dustjacket has scuffed edge-wear, rubbing to corners; small tear to back upper edge). Item #128172
ISBN: 9780893812034
This is a beautiful volume of the cyanotypes by Anna Atkins, a contemporary and colleague of Sir John Herschel. Atkins is recognized as the first female photographer, and also produced the first book to use photographic illustrations. This particular volume reproduces many of her works from British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, as well as pieces done with the help of her friend Anne Dixon. Absolutely a book for any photography historian or enthusiasts, as well as botanists.
Price: $400.00