RUSSELL, Andrew J., photographer]. HAYDEN, Ferdinand V. (1829-1887). Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery . New York: Julius Bien 1870. 4 o (303 x 241 mm). 30 mounted albumen photographs by A.J. Russell (minor cockling to mounts, otherwise fine). Publisher's black half morocco, spine gilt-lettered and -decorated, edges gilt (minor rubbing). FIRST EDITION. Russell's masterful photographs were taken along the line of the Pacific Railroad from Omaha to Sacramento. Hayden was in charge of the United States Geographical and Geological Survey and wanted to capitalize on interest in visual images of the West and to promote the study of geology. Hayden explains in the book: "The pictures have been arranged so as to commence with the first range of mountains west of Cheyenne, and to continue thence to the Salt Lake Valley with the view that the book may be used as a guide by those who will avail themselves of the grand opportunities for geological study..." Russell's images depict not only natural subjects but man-made structures in Wyoming, Utah and California. A FINE COPY of a book often found foxed. Sabin 31007.
RUSSELL, Andrew J., photographer]. HAYDEN, Ferdinand V. (1829-1887). Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery . New York: Julius Bien 1870. 4 o (303 x 241 mm). 30 mounted albumen photographs by A.J. Russell (minor cockling to mounts, otherwise fine). Publisher's black half morocco, spine gilt-lettered and -decorated, edges gilt (minor rubbing). FIRST EDITION. Russell's masterful photographs were taken along the line of the Pacific Railroad from Omaha to Sacramento. Hayden was in charge of the United States Geographical and Geological Survey and wanted to capitalize on interest in visual images of the West and to promote the study of geology. Hayden explains in the book: "The pictures have been arranged so as to commence with the first range of mountains west of Cheyenne, and to continue thence to the Salt Lake Valley with the view that the book may be used as a guide by those who will avail themselves of the grand opportunities for geological study..." Russell's images depict not only natural subjects but man-made structures in Wyoming, Utah and California. A FINE COPY of a book often found foxed. Sabin 31007.
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