Paris: Gauthier-Villars et Fils, 1892. First edition. 2 Volumes. Small 4tos., [text part] viii, 250 pp., illustrations; [atlas] vii pp. text, plus 20 loose leaves of plates. The text part is bound in the publisher's printed paper wrappers; the front wrapper has a clean tear at the joint to the spine, and the text block is partially split at p. 97. The Atlas is comprised of an uncut [8] pp. text and list of plates, which is slightly foxed, 20 loose stereoscopic plates, which are slightly toned; all of which are contained in a portfolio, which has been repaired using the printed boards with a new paper folder, endpapers and cloth spine. The front board show evidence of a removed label. The contents of both parts are in very good condition. Item #53945

A thorough examination of stereoscopy, which presents the history, theory and practice. It includes a detailed presentation on the visual aspects, apparatus and application. The accompanying Atlas of stereoscopic plates demonstrate the different principles and applications. The 20 stereoscopic plates were produced in collotype.

Roosens andSalu No. 10027.

Price: $175.00