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This Was the Photo League: Compassion and the Camera from the Depression to the Cold War
by Tucker, Anne Wilkes; Cass, Claire; Daiter, Stephen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Elizabethtown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Stephen Daiter Gallery, 2001, in conjunction with the John Cleary Gallery of Houston. 1st edition. Large photography book / exhibition catalogue. Signed and inscribed by John Cleary (1937-2008), who supplied many of the photos and hosted the inaugural exhibit at his gallery. Promotional postcard for the Cleary Gallery exhibit is laid in. Compelling images by Photo League members. Taken from 1936 to 1951 and aimed at spurring social change through documentary photography. 176 pp, mainly captioned plates. Biographical sketches of the roughly 70 photographers. Clothbound hardcover in dust jacket. Approx. 11.25 x 9.25 inches. VG with some bumps to the edges, tear/wrinkle at the base of the jacket spine. Sound, tight binding. Jacket is protected by a new clear archival cover. A solid, clean copy overall. Uncommon with John Cleary's signature.
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- Bookseller
- Lux Libri
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 047202
- Title
- This Was the Photo League: Compassion and the Camera from the Depression to the Cold War
- Author
- Tucker, Anne Wilkes; Cass, Claire; Daiter, Stephen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Stephen Daiter Gallery
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 2001
- Size
- 4to - over 9� - 12" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art, Architecture, Photography;
Terms of Sale
Lux Libri
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About the Seller
Lux Libri
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Elizabethtown, New York
About Lux Libri
Online booksellers since 1996 with general inventory of used and rare books, signed material, ephemera, etc. Our listings are original and show the actual item for sale. We do not use stock photos or descriptions. Most dust jackets are protected in clear, archival covers (removable, if desired.) Books are shipped in sturdy, new boxes with tracking. (Paper and lightweight items may ship in padded envelopes.) Inquiries always welcome and promptly answered.
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- Bumps
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