Étienne-Jules MAREY

First edition.
Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with blind fillets, minor harmless rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, minor rubbing to edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with 164 figures in the text and one plate.
A small and light dampstain at foot of first leaves, some light foxing, printed stamps serving as bookplates on verso of front board and at foot of title page.
Rare.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each issue contains at least two plates including a sheet of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in photogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... ». ["We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public with this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a photograph by the celebrated photographer in each issue. Explaining the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar notes the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, unlike the magnificent foreign publications.
Small marginal tears with minor lacks to covers, angular traces of kraft paper that protected the journal on the covers, handsome interior condition.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including a sheet of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... » ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Pale and light marginal dampstains without consequence to the boards, handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including a sheet of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... » ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
A small trace of kraft paper that initially protected this issue, handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this exceedingly rare scholarly review founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy includes at least two plates, including a plate of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... ». Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious review, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography review in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Light pale marginal dampstains to foot of covers, handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy includes at least two plates, including a plate of Nadar's photographic prints and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... » ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the famous photographer in each issue. Behind the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, in contrast to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy.
Of extraordinary rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy includes at least two plates, including a plate of Nadar's photographic prints and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... » ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the famous photographer in each issue. Behind the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, in contrast to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy.
Of extraordinary rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including a plate of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... » ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. Regarding the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, in contrast to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy, subscription form pasted to first cover.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including a plate of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... « Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie... » ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. Regarding the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, in contrast to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including a sheet of Nadar's photographic prints and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public with this entirely French discovery of Photography...". Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy.
Of remarkable rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including a sheet of Nadar's photographic prints and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public with this entirely French discovery of Photography...". Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy.
Of remarkable rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including one plate of photographic prints by Nadar and one photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public with this entirely French discovery of Photography...". Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a photograph by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy, publisher's notice slip pasted to first cover.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates including one plate of photographic prints by Nadar and one photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public with this entirely French discovery of Photography...". Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a photograph by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates outside the text, including a plate of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure. Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public's interest in this entirely French discovery of Photography...". Thus did Paul Nadar conclude his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a photograph by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
A handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly journal founded and directed by Paul Nadar.
Each copy contains at least two plates outside the text, including a plate of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "We believe we are advancing progress by further engaging the public's interest in this entirely French discovery of Photography...". Thus did Paul Nadar conclude his introduction as a presentation of this precious journal, containing a photograph by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography journal in France, contrary to the magnificent foreign publications.
Small marginal tears at foot of first cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

First edition of this extremely rare scholarly review founded and edited by Paul Nadar.
Each issue contains at least two plates including a plate of photographic prints by Nadar and a photograph often reproduced in heliogravure.
Contributions by P. Nadar, A. and L. Lumière, A. Marey, G. Geffroy, J. Grand-Carteret, J. Demarçay, Davison, S. Ferrand, H. Fourtier, C. Gravier, A. Guerronnan, Ponton d'Amécourt, H. Reeb, L. Vidal, J. Waterhouse... "Nous pensons faire oeuvre de progrès en intéressant encore davantage le public à cette découverte toute française de la Photographie..." ["We believe we are advancing progress by further interesting the public in this entirely French discovery of Photography..."]. Thus Paul Nadar concluded his introduction as a presentation of this precious review, containing a print by the celebrated photographer in each issue. At the origin of the creation of Paris-photographe, P. Nadar explains the absence of a luxurious photography review in France, unlike the magnificent foreign publications.
Small marginal tears at foot of first cover, otherwise a fine copy.
Of exceptional rarity.

Fifth edition with some parts in first edition, being 'expanded with several new chapters', and the most complete of all.
Publisher's full burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt ornamental motifs, blind-ruled frames on boards showing slight traces of wear.
Work illustrated with 132 figures in the text.