Swann Auction Catalog. Photographs. October 1, 1996. Sale 1735. Signed book and texture laid the foundation

and texture laid the foundation for his later color achievements

enhanced deep-gravure printing fidelity to better capture the tonal ranges of the original negatives

showcasing a world caught between ancient traditions and nascent globalization

The "Annual" was famous for its extensive plate section

Swann Auction Catalog. Photographs. October 1, 1996. Sale 1735. Signed book and texture laid the foundationFine in wraps. 558 lots, illustrated. Prices realized laid in. High lot, $68,500 for a quarter plate daguerreotype of a cat. Collectible photographs and some rare photobooks. Photographers: Berenice Abbott; Ansel Adams; J. Craig Annan; Edward Anthony; Dmitri Baltermants; Ruth Bernhard; Ilse Bing; Karl Blossfeldt; Margaret Bourke White; Mathew Brady; Bill Brandt; Brassai; Manuel Alvarez Bravo; Annie Brigman; Harry Callahan; Julia Margaret Cameron;