New Orleans: A Book of 21 Postcards (1996 Paperback) 

•    Photographer:                Marie Celino  

•    Photographer:                Farrell Grehan  (1926-2008)

•    Photographer:                Michael Townsend

•    Publisher:           Browntrout Publishers   San Francisco, CA    U.S.A.     1996

New Orleans before the 2005 hurricane. 

Hurricane Katrina was a large and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that caused over 1,800 fatalities and $125 billion in damage in late August 2005, especially in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. It was, at the time, the costliest tropical cyclone on record.  This storm changed the sights to be seen in New Orleans. 

These 21 scenes are the work of three photographers: Marie Celino (11); Farrell Grehan (8); Michael Townsend (2). 

Although the majority of the photographs were from Marie Celino and Michael Townsend, no biographic info was found for them.  Farrell Grehan (1926–2008) was an American photojournalist, travel and nature photographer of the period from the 1950s to the 2000s whose work appeared in magazines and books. 

Softcover printed on glossy card stock.  As new, complete, no marks, no scrapes. 

•    Size:  12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall,      44pp.

•    Condition:  Fine (As New) Paperback bound –  Always privately owned.  New Orleans before the 2005 hurricane. 

Copyrights 1996.  Edition/print run not stated.  Printed in Hong Kong.  ISBN: 1-56313-824-7.  Browntrout Title # P6824.  No LCCN nor MSR. 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy.