This 1951 Du Pont promotional booklet is a beautifully designed little time capsule from the golden age of black-and-white film and home darkrooms. It’s equal parts product guide and practical photography education—covering Du Pont films (and related papers/chemicals), exposure concepts, and processing-style reference material.
Inside you’ll spot bold mid-century layouts with mustard-yellow panels, charts/graphs, and period photos (the kind that looks great on a shelf and reads like a snapshot of how photographers learned the craft).
Photo-verified details below—ready for your camera-history collection.
Quick Specs
Edition & Features
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Period photographs; technical charts/graphs; timeline-style content (including a “Chronological List of Du Pont Film Developments” page shown)
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Extras: Cover shows original 35¢ price; interior acknowledges editorial assistance by Henry M. Lester (visible)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Noticeable age/handling wear consistent with a 1951 paperback booklet—edge and corner wear, surface scuffs, and general age toning visible. Pages shown are clean and readable; binding appears intact.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
Du Pont was a major American manufacturer of photographic films and materials in the mid-20th century, and this booklet reflects the era’s blend of industry, science, and everyday photography—when understanding exposure curves and processing times was part of the hobby.
Perfect for darkroom nostalgists, vintage ad/design collectors, and anyone who loves the “how photography worked” era.
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The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
