{"product_id":"switzerland-du-swiss-illustrated-monthly-june-1952-old-photographs-from-swiss-collections","title":"Switzerland. Du. Swiss Illustrated Monthly.  June 1952. Old Photographs from Swiss Collections.","description":"\u003cp\u003eConzett \u0026amp; Huber (Zurich, Switzerland), 1952. Large magazine in wraps, about 12 3\/4 x 9 3\/4.. With introduction in English by Moira but most texts are in German. Very good minus with creases and spine wear, pages edges tanned. 66 pages with numerous illustrations, some full-page, some printed in silver, including 16 daguerreotypes and 17 early photographs by Jacob Höflinger and others. Two articles by Erich Stenger: \"When Photography Began\" and \"Hillotype: The Greatest Hoax in the History of Photography,” about Levi Hill’s supposed invention of daguerreotypes in natural colors.  Article on Swiss daguerreotypes by Arnold Kübler, and more.  Summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe June 1952 issue of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eDu: Schweizerische Monatsschrift\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Swiss Illustrated Monthly) is a landmark edition titled \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003e\"Alte Photographie aus Schweizer Sammlungen\"\u003c\/i\u003e (Old Photographs from Swiss Collections). This specific issue is highly regarded by historians for its early, sophisticated treatment of photography as a serious subject of historical and cultural study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCore Focus and Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e1. A Curated Retrospective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRather than focusing on contemporary 1950s trends, this issue looks backward at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003epioneering era of the medium\u003c\/b\u003e. It draws from various private and institutional archives across Switzerland to present a rare collection of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDaguerreotypes:\u003c\/b\u003e Early, one-of-a-kind mirrored images from the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEarly Portraits:\u003c\/b\u003e Striking studies of 19th-century society, ranging from the bourgeoisie to rural workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Landscapes:\u003c\/b\u003e Documentation of Swiss cities and the Alps before the onset of modern tourism and industrialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e2. High-Quality Reproductions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTrue to the reputation of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eDu\u003c\/i\u003e, the magazine utilized superior printing techniques (specifically \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003erotogravure\u003c\/b\u003e) to ensure that the texture and tonal range of the original 19th-century plates were preserved. This allowed readers to appreciate the technical mastery of early photographers who worked with cumbersome equipment and long exposure times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e3. Editorial Perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe issue serves as a \"museum on paper.\" The accompanying articles and captions contextualize the images not just as nostalgic artifacts, but as primary historical documents. It explores how the camera began to replace the painted portrait and how it fundamentally changed the way the Swiss perceived their own history and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSignificance in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eDu\u003c\/i\u003e Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhotography as Art:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eDu\u003c\/i\u003e was a pioneer in treating photography with the same reverence as fine art or literature. This 1952 issue reinforced the idea that \"old photos\" were a vital part of the nation's visual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchive Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e By highlighting Swiss collections, the magazine brought public attention to the importance of archiving and preserving fragile photographic materials (like glass plates and salt prints) that were often neglected at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e The collection provides a unique look at \"Swissness\" during the transition into the modern world, capturing the faces and places of a pre-World War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eSummary Takeaway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThe June 1952 issue of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eDu\u003c\/i\u003e is a visual archive of 19th-century Switzerland. It stands as a testament to the magazine's commitment to high-brow cultural journalism, offering a rare and beautifully printed window into the dawn of the photographic age through the lens of Swiss heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary Saretzky Photo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552116625602,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3115\/0018\/files\/IMG_0841_d2231d56-74df-415d-b65f-8e7117cd8508.jpg?v=1767805530","url":"https:\/\/store.saretzky.com\/products\/switzerland-du-swiss-illustrated-monthly-june-1952-old-photographs-from-swiss-collections","provider":"Gary Saretzky Photo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}