Photography from Adamstown Books

Philadelphia PA: Temple Univ Pr, 1986. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oblong Hardcover, 279 pp. w/ b&w photos throughout. Explores the diverse Philadelphia business and manufacturing environment (small workshops, medium-sized mills and factories, and giant industrial plants) with archival b& w photographs to supplement text. Attention is paid to labor relations and… Read more about this item

Albuquerque NM: Univ of New Mexico Pr, 1996. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by author/artist on half title page. Oblong hardcover, 112 pp. w/ 42 b&w full page plates. Large landscape photos of the American West and Canadian Rockies. Includes introductory essay. Book Condition : Very Good; gift… Read more about this item

Marceline MO: PEN Publishing, 2010. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oversize hardcover, 128 pp. Rich archival postcard photos, some in color and usually 3 per page, many gathered from historical societies, with accompanying text, document the history of Bucks County Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. Quakerstown, Doylestown, Langhorne, Chalfont, and more. Book Condition : Near… Read more about this item

New York NY: Grossman Publishers, 1972. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, 128 pp. w/ b&w photos throughout. Photo-essay documenting The Hill, an economically disadvantaged area in New Haven, Connecticut in the 1960's and 70's. Text is by neighborhood resident and activist Fred Harris. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks;… Read more about this item

Lancaster PA: Historical Briefs, 2004. Book. Good. Soft cover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Very large 14" x 11" softcover, unpaginated. Reproduces local Lancaster, Pennsylvania newspaper pages (front pages, advertisements, local news, etc.) from the 1960's and 70's. Book Condition : Good; no text marks; exposure to humidity has caused curling/waviness to some pages (especially near the front);… Read more about this item

West Chester PA: Univ Publ Assn / Chester County Historical Society, 1988. Book. Good. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author on title page. Exhibit catalog, 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 oblong softcover, 80 pp. w/ 60 b&w photos, celebrating the 150th anniversary of photography (1989). Examines the development of photography… Read more about this item

Beijing, China: Beijing Film Academy, 2005. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Collaborative French and Chinese project showcasing 9 photographers using Rhythm as a unifying theme. Chapters by individual students include Aphasia City, Beat, Windows of the City, The Red Wall, and more. All text has English, French, and Chinese translations. Book Condition… Read more about this item

New York NY: Sotheby's, 2006. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Contemporary Art Asia - China Japan Korea March 31, 2006, softcover 288 pp. This is a richly (color) illustrated Sotheby's auction catalog of contemporary Asian art. Includes a foreword on the subject. Additionally some lots/pieces contain extensive notes. Book Condition : Near… Read more about this item

Norwich, England: Jarrold & Sons, Ltd., 1935. Book. Good Minus. Hardcover (Pictorial Papercovered Boards). Probable First Edition. 8vo up to 9½" tall. Black and white photographs with descriptions portraying the remarkable features of Norwich, England. Size: 8vo up to 9½" tall . 109 pages. Book Condition : Good-; pages are lightly aged with a couple small spots and one tiny… Read more about this item

Self-published By Author, 1975. Book. Good. Soft cover. Limited First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Limited First Edition photo essay on the Amish of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Over 30 b&w photos are combined with Bible verses. Stapled softcover. 1975. Book Condition : Good; Clean and unmarked, no creases or tears. About half… Read more about this item