J.W. Draper, “On the Process of Daguerreotype,” 1840, First Ed John William Draper (1811-1882) –

J.W. Draper, “On the Process of Daguerreotype,” 1840, First Ed
John William Draper (1811-1882) – English-American scientist and photographer
“On the Process of Daguerreotype, and its application to taking Portraits from the Life.” pp. 217-225 of “The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science,” volume 17. London: Richard and John E. Taylor, 1840. First edition.
Important paper exploring the practical application of Louis Daguerre’s process of early photography
Complete with other papers in the Journal’s volume 17
Octavo (218 128 mm); recent ¾ brown leather binding with marble paper boards, five raised bands on spine with burgundy and black title labels with gilt lettering
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,400

John William Draper (1811-1882)

Draper was born in Lancashire, England. He moved quite a bit from an early age, before moving to Virginia in the United States in 1831. There, Draper attained a teaching position before moving to New York, where he was later appointed a chemistry professor at New York University. During his career he produced many important works on photochemistry and science text books. Draper is credited with taking the first recognizable photograph of a woman’s face (his sister, Dorothy Catherine Draper) as well as the first detailed photograph of the moon.

Condition

Minor stains to the marble boards and scattered foxing to the front and rear endpapers. The interior is very bright and clean.

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John William Draper (1811-1882) – English-American scientist and photographer
“On the Process of Daguerreotype, and its application to taking Portraits from the Life.” pp. 217-225 of “The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science,” volume 17. London: Richard and John E. Taylor, 1840. First edition.
Important paper exploring the practical application of Louis Daguerre’s process of early photography
Complete with other papers in the Journal’s volume 17
Octavo (218 128 mm); recent ¾ brown leather binding with marble paper boards, five raised bands on spine with burgundy and black title labels with gilt lettering
Very good condition
Estimate: $1,400

John William Draper (1811-1882)

Draper was born in Lancashire, England. He moved quite a bit from an early age, before moving to Virginia in the United States in 1831. There, Draper attained a teaching position before moving to New York, where he was later appointed a chemistry professor at New York University. During his career he produced many important works on photochemistry and science text books. Draper is credited with taking the first recognizable photograph of a woman’s face (his sister, Dorothy Catherine Draper) as well as the first detailed photograph of the moon.

Condition

Minor stains to the marble boards and scattered foxing to the front and rear endpapers. The interior is very bright and clean.

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