Sea Flowers Bookmark, Treasures of The New York Public Library by Paperblanks (Anna Atkins' Cyanotypes)

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Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was an English botanist and photographer who was the first person ever to publish a photography book. Reproduced here is a page from that book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, set atop the single-page introduction from Atkins’ work detailing a fascinating insight into her motives and methods. Size: Width: 40mm (1½") x Height: 185mm (7¼") Colour: Blue Decorative printed paper Double-sided designs Textured printing Rounded edges Subtle Paperblanks branding Show more