The Truthful Lens. A survey of the photographically illustrated book 1844-1914, by Lucien

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New York: The Grolier Club, 1980. 4to; 241pp; boards; profusely illustrated; fine in the original slipcase; prospectus laid in. First edition, limited to 1000 copies.

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