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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 84

LEA, M. Carey. A Manual of Photography.

Estimate: $200 - $400

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LEA, Matthew (1823-1897). A Manual of Photography.
Publisher: Benerman & Wilson, Philadelphia. 1868. First edition.

8vo. Rebound quarter leather on green cloth boards. Gilt title on spine.

vii, 336 pp., with illustrations, with index, with publishers advertisements at rear.

H: 9 1/2 W: 6 1/4 D: 1 1/4 in.

Condition

Poor. Toning and foxing throughout. Edges have ink stains. Several pages with bends and dog ears. Slight tears and losses to publishers advertisements.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.