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Eadweard Muybridge (/ˌɛdwərd ˈmaɪbrɪdʒ/; 9 April 1830 – 8 May 1904, born Edward James Muggeridge) was an English photographer important for his pioneering work in photographic studies of motion, and early work in motion-picture projection. He adopted the first name Eadweard as the original Anglo-Saxon form of Edward, and the surname Muybridge, believing it to be similarly archaic.
Today, Muybridge is known for his pioneering chronophotography of animal locomotion between 1877 and 1886, which used multiple cameras to capture the different positions in a stride, and his zoopraxiscope, a device for projecting painted motion pictures from glass discs that pre-dated the flexible perforated film strip used in cinematography. In the 1880s, he entered a very productive period at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, producing over 100,000 images of animals and humans in motion, occasionally capturing what the human eye could not distinguish as separate moments in time.
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Eadweard Muybridge 11 Albumens San Francisco Panorama. Sold for nearly $50,000.
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Scarce collection of 63 photographs from Carleton Watkins’ groundbreaking publication, ”Yosemite Valley: Photographic Views of the Falls and Valley of Yosemite in Mariposa County, California”. San Francisco, 1863. One of the most complete collections, lot comprises a total of 63 photographs, with two of the title page and map, and 61 of the Yosemite Valley, each measuring 11.625” x 7.5”. Scarce as such.
Lured out to California for the Gold Rush, Watkins soon turned his pursuits to photography, a calling for which he was naturally gifted. In 1861, he traveled to Yosemite outfitted with both mammoth-plate and stereoscopic cameras to make the first photographic narrative of the majestic valley, with these photographs the result. They were so impactful, after having been shared amongst Congressmen and Abraham Lincoln, that the Yosemite Grant Act was passed in 1864, a precursor to the creation of the U.S. National Park System in 1872.
Interestingly, no complete accounting of Watkins’ Yosemite photos from 1863 is documented, but next to a collection of 65 photographs, this grouping is the most complete at 63 photographs. Only a handful of other collections even claim more than 50 photographs. The views are exquisite, capturing the rock formations, foliage and natural water sources of the Valley as they appeared in 1861, yet unspoiled by overcrowding. Watkins’ ability to capture the depth of the images – with distant mountains hovering over meadows and streams, is particularly beautiful, aided by the use of his two camera systems.
Photographs retain superb contrast and tonality, all disbound in a period brown morocco gilt slipcase, tooled in gilt on the cover, ”Watkins’ Yosemite Gallery.” Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $112,500.
Thomas Edison Signed “A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture”
Thomas Edison signed copy of Terry Ramsaye’s “A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture.” Simon and Schuster: New York: 1926. Limited edition two volume set is signed on the dedication page by Thomas Edison with his famous umbrella signature beneath a printed statement that reads: “This is, I believe, the first endeavor to set down the whole and true story of the motion picture. I have been in contact with the author’s researches through his years of preparation and I am aware of an unrelenting effort at exact fact. A high degree of detailed accuracy has been attained.” Signed: “Thos A. Edison.” The author Ramsaye signs and inscribes on the fly leaf: “To the Barretts: — Wilton and Frances / friends of mine and the movies / Jerry Ramsaye / New York / February 17, 1927”. He also signs the verso of the dedication page to verify that this copy is numbered 130 of 327. The set, rebound in brown boards with gold lettering, runs 868pp. and is illustrated with remarkable black and white photos of the early film industry. The two volumes with gilt top edges and untrimmed fore and tail edges have overall toning, else very good condition. Sold for $2,200.
Thomas Edison limited signed edition of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”, published by Simon & Schuster: New York: 1926. Two-volume set is #142 in a first edition limited to 327 copies. Volume 1 is signed, ”Thos A. Edison” in black ink on a page bearing his printed endorsement of the book and its author. It is also signed by the author, ”Terry Ramsaye” upon the limitation page and also bears his autograph inscription to a half-title page, reading, ”Inscribed to / THE IRENE KUHN / in affection as a friend / in appreciation as a coworker / in admiration as a contemporary / performer on the stage of life / Terry Ramsaye / June 6, 1938 / New York”. Lengthy work runs 868pp. total. Top edges gilt. Beautifully rebound in terracotta cloth boards with leather spines and gilt lettering. Both volumes measure 7.75” x 10.75”. Insect damage to the margins of approximately 15 pages of Volume 1 not affecting text or plates and a chip to gilt on top edge, else near fine. Front boards of Volume 2 show staining, else very good. Sold for $1,875.
Thomas Edison Signed Copy of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”
Thomas Edison limited signed edition of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1926. First edition is limited to 327 copies. Volume 1 is signed, ”Thos A. Edison” in black ink with his iconic umbrella signature on a page bearing his printed endorsement of the book and its author. It is also signed by the author, ”Terry Ramsaye” upon the limitation page. First volume runs 400pp. in its original boards, very rare as such. Volume I only, missing Volume II, measures 7” x 9.75”. In well-preserved condition, with private library label on front pastedown, some toning and foxing, and binding starting to separate very slightly. An unusually nice copy, overall in very good condition. Sold for $1,200.
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