Modern Portrait Technique Leo A Leigh 1949 Photography Hardcover Book w/ DJ

**Vintage 1949 Hardcover Photography Book: "Modern Portrait Technique" by Leo A. Leigh** Up for sale is a classic mid-century British instructional manual for photography enthusiasts: "Modern Portrait Technique" by Leo A. Leigh, F.R.P.S. Originally published in 1943, this 5th printing copy was issued in November 1949 by The Fountain Press, London. This text covers retro camera gear settings, studio lighting setups, capturing facial expressions, and printing portraits in monochrome. It includes a frontispiece of the author smoking a pipe and numerous crisp black-and-white photographic plates inside. **Product Details:** * **Title:** Modern Portrait Technique * **Author:** Leo A. Leigh, F.R.P.S. * **Publisher:** The Fountain Press (London) * **Year / Printing:** November 1949 (5th Printing) * **Binding:** Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket * **Language:** English **Condition Note:** This book is in good vintage condition. The original dust jacket is present but shows noticeable wear, including a piece missing/torn near the top left corner of the front cover and some edge chipping along the spine. The hardcover cloth beneath is solid. The binding is firm and the internal hinges are intact. Pages and photographic plates are clean, neat, and highly legible with mild age-toning. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details. *From a smoke-free home. Securely shipped via Media Mail with protective cardboard tracking.*