The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.
The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.

The Work of Atget, 4 Vol. Set, Near Fine in Very Good Dustjackets, 1981 -85.

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Szarkowski, John, and Maria Morris Hambourg. New York: The Museum of Modern Art, 1981-85. 
English Language, Near Fine HC Quarto 10 1/2" x 12", Measurements, Vol I 180pp., Vol II 192pp., Vol III 185pp., Vol IV 186pp.. 
ISBN: 087070205X

Near Fine four-volume hardcover set in burgundy cloth over boards blind stamped at cover and gilt stamped at spines, each volume showing minimal shelfwear to covers, tips and spines, light sunning to the top edge of each, else clean, and unmarked throughout. Very Good pictorial dustjackets each in different shades of red and purple, tan lettering to covers and spines. Volume I and, to a greater extent, Volume III showing visible separation of dustjacket from publisher's plastic seal, now protected in Mylar sleeves. From the dustjacket: "Atget was an artist in service to an ideal: the creation of a body of photographs that would explain an issue of great richness and complexity - the authentic character and spirit of his native culture." A nearly comprehensive collection of the work of a pioneer of black and white photography.

Vol I. Old France: 121 plates and 83 reference illustrations. Introductory Essay, "Atget and the Art of Photography," by John Szarkowski. Plates annotated by Maria Morris Hambourg.

Vol II. The Art of Old Paris: 117 plates and 95 reference illustrations. Essay, "A Biography of Eugene Atget," and Notes on the Plates by Maria Morris Hambourg. 

Vol III. The Ancien Regime: 120 plates and 47 reference illustrations. Essay, "The Structure of the Work," by Maria Morris Hambourg and Notes on the Plates by John Szarkowski. Includes a Chronological Chart of the Series.

Vol IV. Modern Times: 117 plates and 88 reference illustrations. Notes on the Plates and Essay, "Understanding Atget," by John Szarkowski. Includes a separate Note on Atget's Prints, and a Bibliography.