signed, titled, dated, and annotated 'Last Word from Paradise' by the photographer in blue ink in the margin, matted, 1972

This photograph, on double-weight paper with a lightly textured surface, is in very good condition. The photographic paper has a light wave that is visible upon close inspection. In raking light, four crescent-shaped handling creases are visible on the print, not breaking the emulsion. The bottom edge of the print is lightly rubbed, not affecting the image.
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The Peter Beard Studio has confirmed the authenticity of this lot.