A. Miethe - unter der Sonne OberÄgyptens - 1909
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A. Miethe, author and photographer, presents Unter der Sonne Oberägyptens, a first edition hardback travel and science book on Upper Egypt published by Dietrich Reimer in 1909, 261 pages, with 45 colour plates and 163 nature etchings, in very good condition.
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"Under the Sun of Upper Egypt" by A. Miethe (1909) is a magnificently equipped travel and science book about Egypt, which is now considered a rare collector's item.
This work was authored by the German physicist, photographer, and Egypt traveler Adolf Miethe and was published by the renowned publisher Dietrich Reimer in Berlin.
It combines scientific observation with photographic art and travel literature.
Under the Sun of Upper Egypt – Alongside the paths of science
Author: Adolf Miethe (1862–1927), pioneer of color photography
Publisher: Dietrich Reimer, Berlin
Year of publication: 1909
Page count: 261 pages, format 22.5 × 19 cm.
Illustrations:
Three-color images (early color photographs)
163 network estimates based on the author's nature photographs
Cover: original illustrated hardcover with gold edges on all sides.
Condition: 'Very good' – very well preserved, clean book block, beautiful pages, collectible.
Content and meaning
The book documents Miethe's travels through Upper Egypt and his scientific observations, particularly in archaeology, ethnography, geography, and photographic technology.
It is an early example of the connection between travel literature and color photography, which makes it a significant work in the history of books and photography.
Collector's value and availability
The book is rare and sought after by collectors of historical photography, Egyptology, and travel literature.
"Under the Sun of Upper Egypt" by A. Miethe (1909) is a magnificently equipped travel and science book about Egypt, which is now considered a rare collector's item.
This work was authored by the German physicist, photographer, and Egypt traveler Adolf Miethe and was published by the renowned publisher Dietrich Reimer in Berlin.
It combines scientific observation with photographic art and travel literature.
Under the Sun of Upper Egypt – Alongside the paths of science
Author: Adolf Miethe (1862–1927), pioneer of color photography
Publisher: Dietrich Reimer, Berlin
Year of publication: 1909
Page count: 261 pages, format 22.5 × 19 cm.
Illustrations:
Three-color images (early color photographs)
163 network estimates based on the author's nature photographs
Cover: original illustrated hardcover with gold edges on all sides.
Condition: 'Very good' – very well preserved, clean book block, beautiful pages, collectible.
Content and meaning
The book documents Miethe's travels through Upper Egypt and his scientific observations, particularly in archaeology, ethnography, geography, and photographic technology.
It is an early example of the connection between travel literature and color photography, which makes it a significant work in the history of books and photography.
Collector's value and availability
The book is rare and sought after by collectors of historical photography, Egyptology, and travel literature.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Africa, Illustrated, Photography, Travels
Book Title
unter der Sonne OberÄgyptens
Author/ Illustrator
A. Miethe
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1909
Height
22.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
19 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Dietrich Reimer (Ernst Vohsen)
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
261
