Photographie [Arts et Métiers Graphiques] - 11 issues in 10 Physical Volumes, 1930-1938, 1940, 1947

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Paris, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, 1930-1947, Softcover

First Edition, Good

Collection of 11 (of 12 published) photography annuals issued by the bi-monthly art magazine Arts et Métiers Graphiques between 1930 and 1947. The first of these appeared in 1930 as Arts et Métiers Graphiques No. 16, after which they were published as stand-alone special issues. 1933-1934 appeared as a single volume, and no issues were published after 1940 until 1947. This is a near-complete run, lacking the 1939 issue. Each issue measures 12" x 10" and is spiral bound, and each is extensively illustrated with high quality reproductions (heliogravures) of  b/w photographs from many of the most influential photographers of the period, including Man Ray, Cartier-Bresson, Moholy-Nagy, Kertesz, Sougez, Tabard, Brandt, Beaton, Penn, Outerbridge, Boucher and others. All issues are complete, but they have a mild musty odor (no mold or mildew visible) and the following defects (in addition to general cover wear, including small chips, tears, or creases): 1931 -- old water damage to upper corners, extending 1/4 inch from the edge at the widest point; 1932 - similar water damage at upper corners, more pronounced at first and last few pages, but only extending about 1/8 inch on most pages; 1933/34 -- this volume has the most water damage, to the upper corner and outer margin, most visible on title page and cover, generally not affecting the images; 1935: very small amount of dampstaining visible to upper corners; 1936: abrasion to outer paper on front cover; 1937: cover missing a large chip and detached; 1947: rear cover detached, light rippling to last few leaves. Overall a serviceable reference set of this scarce and important publication, priced accordingly. Please see the numerous images available on our website for a full sense of condition.