Jabez Hogg — The Microscope: Its History, Construction, and Application

London, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1861. Cloth. An illustrated and insightful reflection on the Victorian microscope, by photographer Jabez Hogg. An informative, illustrated guide to the contemporary microscope. Recased, with endpapers partially refreshed. Decorated with gilt motif to front board.  The work of ophthalmologist and early photographer Jabez Hogg, who is the subject of the earliest known photograph of a photographer at work. Featuring a monochrome frontispiece, an illustrated half title, and frequent monochrome vignette illustrations throughout. Bound in original blue cloth. Recased, with rear endpapers and front paste down refreshed. Externally, generally smart. Moderate bumping and rubbing to extremities. Moderate fading to spine. Moderate marks to boards. Ink inscriptions, stamp and embossed stamp to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally mildly age toned, but otherwise bright and clean, with the odd spot and handling mark. Mild cockling throughout. Moderate dusting to text block edges. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .