Larry J. Schaaf - The Photographic Art of William Henry Fox Talbot – Printed by Stamperia Valdonega - 2000

William Henry Fox Talbot – The Photographic Art of William Henry Fox Talbot
Princeton University Press, 2000
Color separations and printing by Stamperia Valdonega, Verona
Printed on specially made 160 gsm Pordenone uncoated paper
Printed and bound in Italy
Condition: New

A superb and beautifully produced monograph dedicated to William Henry Fox Talbot, one of the founding figures of early photography and inventor of the calotype. Considered a cornerstone in the history of photography, this volume is essential for collectors interested in the origins of photographic processes and the visual culture of the 19th century.

This copy comes new from the publisher’s box.
These Princeton / Valdonega editions were not originally shrink-wrapped, and this example has been stored unopened in a professional archive, preserving dust jacket, binding and interior in flawless, unused condition.

This edition is distinguished by its exceptional production quality, printed by Stamperia Valdonega, Verona — one of the world’s leading fine-press printing houses, renowned for Italian craftsmanship, typographic excellence, and museum-level standards.

The book includes 119 colour plates and 8 black-and-white illustrations, reproduced with outstanding tonal fidelity.
Larry J. Schaaf’s authoritative text provides deep insight into Talbot’s pioneering experiments, technical innovations, and the historical development of early photographic methods.

Condition

– Completely new, unused copy
– Dust jacket perfect
– Cloth binding pristine
– Interior immaculate
– Stored in controlled archival conditions (non-smoking)

A highly desirable edition for collectors of photobooks, early photography, Fox Talbot scholarship, and fine-press printing.
Ideal for enthusiasts of calotype, historic photographic techniques, and museum-quality reproductions.

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