Author: E. KILBURN SCOTT
Title: Memorial to Aimé Augustin Le Prince a "Father" of Kinematography.
Description: Printed by Walter & Scanlon, c. 1930. 8vo. pp. 11 [1]> illustrations. Wrappers, staples a little rusted. "This pamphlet is issued by Officers and Committee as an appeal for subscriptions to carry out a memorial... Convenor and Hon. Secretary: E. Kilburn Scott" Le Price was a true pioneer of moving pictures and shot one of the earliest films in Leeds in 1888. He disappeared after boarding a train from Dijon to Paris and was never seen again. Rare, Jisc lists copies at the Science Museum and University of Leeds only.

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