9th Jan, 2024 13:00
Photographs & Optical Toys
Rare & Early Books on the Daguerreotype Process
Booklet, Practical Hints on The daguerreotype, published by T&R Willats, Opticians 1846. 60 page second edition with additions. Instruction on apparatus and methods for making daguerreotypes. Soft cover.
A Guide to Photography, including Photogenic Drawing, Calotype, Daguerreotype by W. H. Thornthwaite. Published by Horne, Thornthwaite and Wood 1845, 74 pages. Hard cover.
Condition: Daguerreotype booklet has wear to covers, tears to page edges.
Guide to Photography is loose in binding, back of title page is spoiled. Both books complete.
Sold for £1,000
Result plus buyers premium
Booklet, Practical Hints on The daguerreotype, published by T&R Willats, Opticians 1846. 60 page second edition with additions. Instruction on apparatus and methods for making daguerreotypes. Soft cover.
A Guide to Photography, including Photogenic Drawing, Calotype, Daguerreotype by W. H. Thornthwaite. Published by Horne, Thornthwaite and Wood 1845, 74 pages. Hard cover.
Condition: Daguerreotype booklet has wear to covers, tears to page edges.
Guide to Photography is loose in binding, back of title page is spoiled. Both books complete.
Auction: Photographs & Optical Toys, 9th Jan, 2024
