The Mechanical Eye: A Historical Guide to Australian Photography and Photographers.

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Sydney: The University Press (1977). 8vo. Original pictorial stiff wrapper. (128pp.). Numerous b/w illustrations. With errata loosely inserted. Limited edition of 125 numbered copies fully signed by all three contributors. Previous owner's name on half-title page. NOTE: A history of Antipodean photography as well as containing reference material for identifying and dating early photographs.