unique Polaroid Type 53 print, inscribed with technical notations in ink in the margin, framed, circa 1969

This photograph is essentially in excellent condition. There are two faint handling creases on the right side of the image that are visible upon examination in raking light – these do not break the emulsion. Adams's notations are written in the extreme lower margin. There is some rust-colored remnant of the Polaroid processing agents at the top and bottom margin edges – these do not affect the image.
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