1921 Cinema Handbook 1st Ed Lescarboura SEATTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Founder Signed For Sale

A MAGNIFICENT TIME CAPSULE OF EARLY HOLLYWOOD TECH & PACIFIC NORTHWEST PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY!Up for immediate purchase is a fascinating 1921 first edition copy of \"The Cinema Handbook\" by Austin C. Lescarboura (famed Managing Editor of Scientific American). This scarce, pocket-sized guide was the ultimate manual for early filmmakers, non-theatrical cameramen, and industrial film producers at the dawn of the silent film era.Packed with incredible vintage graphics, projection math matrices, behind-the-scenes animation photos, and deep dives into legendary gear like the Akeley Tripod, this book is an absolute must-have for any classic movie buff or camera collector.🌲 UNIQUE SEATTLE PROVENANCE: A LOCAL ARTIFACT 🌲What makes this specific copy an irreplaceable piece of history is the handwritten provenance on the inner flyleaf. This book belonged to Nolan C. Richey, complete with his vintage hand-inked address: “708 North 35th St., Seattle, Wash.” (right in the historic Fremont neighborhood).Why this matters: Nolan C. Richey was a monumental figure in Pacific Northwest arts, serving as the very first President of the Seattle Photographic Society upon its official founding in November 1933. He was a prominent local photographic artist, instructor, and school founder. This book sat on his personal shelf during the formative years of Seattle\'s organized photographic movement!🔍 CONDITION REPORTPlease review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition:Cover: Authentic vintage patina. Shows structural scuffing, rubbing along the spine edges, and minor bumping to the corners.Binding: Completely intact and structurally solid.Pages: Clean, crisp, and beautifully readable. The interior pages show very gentle, natural age-toning but are remarkably free of modern highlights or tears.Signature: The inner flyleaf inscription is clear, bold, and fully legible.