#90002. Craig, John S., ed. CRAIG'S DAGUERREIAN REGISTRY, Revised Edition 2003  Two volumes, approx. 800pp, paper covers. Presents all known biographical information on more than 9,000 photographers and those in allied professions in the United States 1839-1860/ Also includes complete cross-reference by state and city, including partnerships, employes. A recognized reference in the field; the most complete record of these early photographers available. $120.00NOW ON SALE FOR JUST $60.00

#90421. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photographers in California 1839-1860  Version 5.1, June, 2005. 86pp + bibliography; 5-1/2x8-1/2", not illustrated. Spiral bound. There are nearly 400 entries in this biographical checklist; it includes not only photographers in the state up to 1860, but also members of related professions such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database. $12.00

#90420. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography in Connecticut 1839-1860  March 2008 Edition. 70 pages including cross-reference by city and bibliography. 8-1/2x11", spiral bound. There are more than 550 entries in this biographic checklist, 200 more than the previous edition. Now updated to include federal census records from 1840, 1850 and 1860. It includes not only photographers in the state up to 1860, but also members of related professions such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database. $18.00

#90440. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography in Illinois 1839-1860  Version 5.1, August, 2005. 73pp + bibliography; 5-1/2x8-1/2", not illustrated. Spiral bound. There are almost 650 entries in this biographical checklist; it includes not only photographers in the state up to 1860, but also members of related professions such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database. $15.00

#90628. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography in Upper New England 1839-1860  June, 2008. A Checklist for the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont. 78 pages + bibliography, 8-1/2x11". spiral bound. Biographical and business information from our original database, updated and augmented by 1850 and 1860 census information and other new research. Includes photographers and related professions; cross-referenced by city for each state. 600+ entries.  $18.00

#90442. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography In New Jersey 1839-1860  Version 5.1, August, 2005. 30pp + bibliography; 5-1/2x8-1/2", not illustrated. Spiral bound. There are more than 150 entries in this biographical checklist; it includes not only photographers in the state up to 1860, but also members of related professions such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database. $10.00

#90441. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography in Brooklyn, NY 1839-1860  Version 5.1, August, 2005. 36pp + bibliography; 5-1/2x8-1/2", not illustrated. Spiral bound. There are almost 200 entries in this biographical checklist; it includes not only photographers in the state up to 1860, but also members of related professions such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database. $10.00

#90020. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography in New York City 1839-1860. A Checklist.  November, 2008. 125 pages + bibliography; 8-1/2x11", not illustrated. Spiral bound. There are nearly 1,200 entries in this biographical checklist; it includes not only photographers in the city up to 1860, but also members of related professions, such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database, and includes hundreds of new entries from 1850 and 1860 census records. $25.00

#90422. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Photography in Philadelphia 1839-1860  Version 5.1, June, 2005. 104pp + bibliography; 5-1/2x8-1/2", not illustrated, spiral bound. There are more than 600 entries in this biographical checklist; it includes not only photographers in the city up to 1860, but also members of related professions, such as dealers, casemakers, manufacturers, etc. Compiled from the most up-to-date information from our constantly growing database. $15.00

#90423. Craig, John S., editor and compiler, Women in U.S. Photography 1839-1860. A Checklist.  November, 2008. 24 pages + bibliography; 8-1/2x11", not illustrated, spiral bound. This biographic checklist identifies more than 320 women involved in the photographic industry between 1830 and 1860; photographers, assistants, manufacturing, etc. Includes the most up-to-date information from our constantly increasing database, now adding, slowly but surely, 1850 and 1860 census records.  $15.00

#90429. Burgess, Nathan G. The Photographic and Ambrotype Manual, 1858 (Reprint)  4th edition; 242pp + ads; 5-1/2x8-1/2", paper covers. Reprint of the orignal. Detailed study of collodion negatives and prints, and the ambrotype. From selecting equipment through the chemicals, exposure, varnishing, finishing, coloring, etc., this was the premier guide to the process in the United States.  $20.00

#90430. Delamotte, Philip, The Practice of Photography..., 1854 (Reprint)  70pp, paper covers; 5-1/2x8-1/2". Reprint of the original; deals with the waxed paper process, as well as collodion negatives and positives. A wide range of formulas; a complete and thorough guide to these processes as practiced in England.  $15.00

#90431. Divine, S.R., Photographic Manipulation..., 1865 (Reprint)  "Or System of Practice for the Chemical Department of the Portrait Gallery." 106pp + ads, 5-1/2x8-1/2". Reprint of the original. Arranging the gallery; collodion, silver bath, development, fixing, paper printing, toning, recipes, etc. Complete guide to the state of photography on paper at the close of the Civil War.  $15.00

#90432. Estabrooke, Edward M., The Ferrotype and How to Make It, 1880 (Reprint)  170pp + 40pp ads; 5-1/2x8-1/2". Classic text, with detailed chapters covering the studio, the dark room, preparing collodion, silver and its uses, developers, failures and their cure, lighting and the image, vignettes, etc.  $20.00

#90433. Hill, Levi L., Treatise on the Daguerreotype..., 1850 (Reprint)  182pp, paper covers, 5-1/2x8-1/2". Presented in three parts. Hill's early book covers equipment, preparation of the plates, recipes, chemistry, accessories, gilding, enamelling, etc. Part II presents information compiled from hundreds (he says) experiments, and from other experts. Chemicals and uses are detailed. Superb source.  $20.00

#90435. Humphrey, Samuel Dwight, American Hand Book of the Daguerreotype, 1858 (Reprint)  5th Edition; 214pp, 5-1/2x8-1/2", paper covers. Studies the process from polishing the plate through gilding or fixing the final image. Subsequent chapters deal with specific chemicals and processes; use of bromine, iodine and various acids and accelerators; optics and lighting, hints and suggestions from the best practitioners.  $20.00

#90434. Humphrey, Samuel Dwight, A System of Photography, 1849 (Reprint)  2nd Edition; 144pp, 5-1/2x8-1/2". Discussions of the operating room, preparation and exposure, detailed listing of chemicals. Humphrey explores the operating methods of the most successful U.S. daguerreians. Also includes sections on "alternate" processes.  $20.00

#90436. Hunt, Robert Popular Treatise on the Art of Photography..., 1841 (Reprint)  94pp, illustrated; 5-1/2x8-1/2", paper covers. Hunt's earliest publication on photography. Deals in technical detail with the calotype, the daguerreotype, and images on glass. Examines various papers and various chemicals, and improvements in the daguerreotype and new chemical experimentation.  $15.00

#90789.  PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF LONDON JOURNAL, 1853 (Reprint)  152 pages, illustrated, 6-1/2x10", paper covers. Faithful reprint from the original. Complete documentation of the first year of this photographic society. Includes discussions on equipment and processes; troduction of new innovations and products; debates and suggestions. This is the grass roots history of photography as it was developing.  $20.00

#90437. Snelling, Henry Hunt, HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 1850 (Reprint)  2nd Edition; 188pp, illustrated; 5-1/2x8-1/2", paper covers. After dealing with the history, Snelling discusses the equipment, and goes into detail on the chemistry, updating readers with the "latest" U.S. applications. Additional chapters deal with the Calotype, Chrystotype, Anthotype, Amphitype, etc.; positioning the subject, chemical recipes, etc.  $20.00

#90438. Sutton, Thomas, THE CALOTYPE PROCESS: A HAND BOOK..., 1855 (Reprint)  London; 92pp + ads; 5-1/2x8-1/2", paper covers. Assuming no previous knowledge by the reader, Sutton details preparation of the paper negative, exposing and developing it,and then producing the salted print. Extensive step by step procedures. Valuable early treatise.  $15.00

#90439. Thornwaite, W.H., A GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY, 1845 (Reprint)  London; 72pp, illustrated; 5-1/2x8-1/2", paper covers. Includes all the basic information of the time on both calotypes and dageurreotypes, as well as a variety of alternate processes and improvements. Includes three-panel foldout illustration of various apparatus and accessories.  $15.00

#90693.  (Circuit Court of the United States, Massachusetts District),   TESTIMONY: SIMON WING vs. CHARLES F. RICHARDSON, 1864 (Reprint)   Boston: 142 pages, not illustrated; 6x9". Reprint of two very scarce records of court testimony regarding the patent on the "multiplying" camera. Valuable source for information on that issue; perhaps more valuable for the historical testimony and recollections of such daguerreian legends as A.S. Southworth, Marcus Root, C.F. Richardson, H.J. Lewis, etc. Combines original testimony with second volume of "Additional Testimony." Incredible source.  $20.00