Daguerreotypes. Mirror Image: The Influence of the Daguerreotype on American Society by Richard Rudisill.

Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1971. 1st edition, hardcover, near fine (only flaw is last page has corner cut off) with near fine, price clipped polyester protected dust jacket. 342 pages, 202 illustrations. About as nice a copy as one could find for this scarce and wonderful book; this copy was formerly in the collection of David Hunter McAlpin, although his name is not on it. Thoroughly researched, filled with fascinating detail and insights, never superseded. Includes 16-page annotated bibliography. An essential reference for any one interested in daguerreotypes, history of photography, mid-19th century American history, etc.