Date of use : 1953, France
American Photographic Publishing Co.: Early 20th Century Photo Publisher
The American Photographic Publishing Co. was an important publishing house operating in the United States in the early 20th century. Specializing in photography, this publisher produced a variety of magazines and books aimed at both amateur and professional photographers.
In 1907, the magazines American Amateur Photographer (1889–1907), Camera and Dark Room (1898–1907), and The Photo Beacon (1889–1907) were merged to form American Photography magazine. This magazine was published by the American Photographic Publishing Co. and remained a significant resource in the world of photography until 1953.
In addition to magazines, the publishing house also offered technical guides, manuals, and other publications related to photography. For example, the book Photographic Amusements, written by Walter E. Woodbury, was published by this company. The American Photographic Publishing Co. contributed to the advancement of photography and provided valuable resources for photographers of the time. However, its operations came to an end by the mid-20th century.
Record Information
Title: American Photographic Publishing Co.: Early 20th Century Photo Publisher
Category: Photographic Publishing History / Media History
Subcategory: Photography Magazines / Technical Literature
Country: France (Origin) → United States (Destination)
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Date of use: 1953 (based on magazine publication end date)
Company (Recipient): American Photographic Publishing Co., United States
Key Publication: American Photography magazine (1907-1953)
Notable Book: Photographic Amusements by Walter E. Woodbury
Object Type: Commercial envelope / business correspondence
Postal Route ✈️: France → United States
Language: English / French
Material: Paper envelope
Dimensions: Standard envelope format
Collection Theme: Photographic literature history, American photography publishing, early 20th century media, technical education in photography
Archival Significance: This envelope documents the international correspondence received by the American Photographic Publishing Co., a significant publisher in the early 20th century photographic world. The company's flagship publication, American Photography magazine (1907-1953), was formed through the merger of three important journals. The envelope's 1953 date coincides with the final year of American Photography magazine's publication, marking the end of an era in photographic publishing. This item is a primary source for understanding the development of photographic literature and the international reach of American photographic publishing.
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This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
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