Philadelphia. Old Philadelphia in Early Photographs, 1839-1914 by Robert F. Looney. Signed Copy Nocturnal Mastery: The collection is

Nocturnal Mastery: The collection is famous for its evocative

and rural peasants—showing their pride

The imagery moves fluidly between meticulous

observational eye and emphasizes how his imagery avoids simple journalistic documentation

Philadelphia. Old Philadelphia in Early Photographs, 1839-1914 by Robert F. Looney. Signed Copy Nocturnal Mastery: The collection isDover, 1976. 215 prints from the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Photographs by Franklin D. Edmunds, William and Frederick Langenheim, John Moran, William H. Rau, and other photographers. Remarkably clear views from the early days of photography, including daguerreotypes and albumen prints from glass negatives. Includes a chapter with photos of the Centennial Exhibition. Very good in illustrated wraps, possibly 1st edition, lacks ISBN