American Photographs, The First Century:
From the Isaacs Collection in the National Museum of American Art.
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1996 Stock Code: 91188
First edition, first printing. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title, "For Carl Mautz whose dedication and research are one of the field's invaluable assets. With thanks, Merry Foresta." Drawn from the collection of Charles Isaacs in the National Museum of American Art, this attractive book presents a vivid snapshot of life in 19th-century America.
Description
Quarto. Original brown cloth, spine and front board lettered in gilt. With the dust jacket.
Illustrations
Richly illustrated throughout with photographic plates.
Condition
A fine copy.
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