At First Sight : Photography and the Smithsonian (2003)
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Condition Overview
- Cover: Clean surfaces with light edge wear and minor corner rubbing typical of a handled paperback. No deep creases or structural splits on the spine.
- Binding: Tight, secure, and fully intact.
- Pages: Clean, bright, and unmarked. No writing, highlighting, or dog-eared corners
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Item DescriptionAt First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian
- Author: Merry A. Foresta
- Publisher: Smithsonian Books (2004)
- Format: Paperback / Softcover
- Pages: 288 pages
- About the Book:
This volume offers a compelling look into the vast historical photo collection of the Smithsonian Institution, which holds over 13 million images. Compiled by senior curator Merry A. Foresta, the book showcases an array of largely unknown and previously unpublished photographs that span more than 150 years. Through insightful essays and diverse imagery, it serves as a visual chronicle of American history, scientific discovery, cultural shifts, and the evolution of the photographic medium itself. A great addition to any library focused on photography history, archival art, or American heritage.
Condition Details:
This paperback copy is in very good pre-owned condition. The covers show minor shelf wear along the edges and corners from light handling. The spine is uncreased and securely bound. Inside, all 288 pages are crisp, clean, and free of notes, highlighting, or underlines. Please see photos for a close look at the exact book you will receive.
This paperback copy is in very good pre-owned condition. The covers show minor shelf wear along the edges and corners from light handling. The spine is uncreased and securely bound. Inside, all 288 pages are crisp, clean, and free of notes, highlighting, or underlines. Please see photos for a close look at the exact book you will receive.