Rare 1930, A. Skondras, Greek Photography Manual, Fokas Pavlatos, Corfu Printing

Description

Extremely rare early Greek photography manual, Η Φωτογραφία Επιστημονικώς (Photography Scientifically) by 

Anastasios K. Skondras (Infantry Major), published and printed by Fokas G. Pavlatos in Kerkyra (Corfu), 1930.

This first edition is a richly illustrated and comprehensive guide to the art and science of photography in the early 20th 

century — one of the few technical works on the subject published in Greece during that period.

The book is divided into two main parts:

• Part A: For beginners and amateur photographers

• Part B: For professionals, military personnel, and scientists

It includes numerous tables, diagrams, sketches, and technical illustrations, covering topics from camera operation and optics to photographic chemistry, development, and light measurement.

A fascinating document bridging art, science, and military application, reflecting the technological curiosity of interwar Greece and the growing democratization of photography.

 

Details

• Author: Anastasios K. Skondras (Infantry Major)

• Title: Η Φωτογραφία Επιστημονικώς (Photography Scientifically)

• Publisher: Fokas G. Pavlatos

• Place: Kerkyra (Corfu), Greece

• Year: 1930

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: Greek

• Pages: 12 (foreword) + 335 + 16 (advertisements)

• Binding: Original hardcover binding

• Size: 17.5 cm × 12 cm

• Illustrated: Yes – numerous diagrams and tables throughout

• Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of age and handling; please review photos for details

 

Significance

This rare Corfu imprint is a unique artifact of early Greek technical literature, demonstrating the nation’s engagement with photography as both a scientific discipline and an artistic pursuit.

Copies of this edition are scarcely encountered, especially in original binding and complete condition.

 

Collectibility

Highly desirable for collectors of:

• Antique photography manuals

• Greek scientific and educational history

• Early 20th-century technology books

• Rare Corfu and Ionian Islands publications

 

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