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

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Description

Extremely rare early Greek photography manualΗ 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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Languages

Greek