The Naylor Collection. The Complete History of Photography
Arlington, Massachusetts: Naylor Collection, 2005 c. Hardcover. Issued in a wood slipcase. Screw-fastened aluminum binding for text and back cover. Brown paper front cover, rigid brushed aluminum back cover, [36] pp., profusely illustrated in color and bw. DVD-ROM included, with highlights from the collection and commentary by the collector. Astounding packaging. Includes article reprinted from the Wall Street journal, Oct. 7, 2005. Near Fine. Has a card with "Allison Perkins" (New Zealand photographer) glued to cover. Item #129689
"From daguerreotypes to digital imaging, from entertainment to espionage, the Naylor collection traces the profound and pervasive influence of photography on all human endeavor." Foreword by & signature of Jack Naylor. The estimated 30,000 items include cameras, images, photographic technology, and associated ephemera as well as Naylor's extensive espionage collection. Chapter headings include: Megaletoscopio, the Earliest photography; the Naylor espionage collection; Important photographers and photographs; Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) from original glass plates; and so much more. Catalogue created by Mr. Naylor to send to prospective buyers. He hoped to sell the collection to a buy who would keep it intact, according to the included Wall Street Journal article.
Price: $350.00