8 (of 10) photographs from Portfolio VI (New York: Parasol Press, 1974), each mounted, signed and sequential numbers and '83/110' in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp on the reverse, 1932-53, printed in 1974; together with the printed title/plate list/colophon and introduction by Beaumont and Nancy Newhall.  Elephant folio, beige linen clamshell box, no. 83 in a total edition of 110 (8)

The plates are in generally very good to excellent condition. The missing plates are 'Antelope House Ruin, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona' and 'Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado.' 'Edward Weston, Carmel Highlands, California' - In the lower right corner of the print, there is a small raised area. On the mount, along the upper left and lower right corners, there are adhesive remains from linen tape. On the reverse of the mount, there are stray graphite-colored marks and fingerprints. 'Silverton, Colorado' - In the lower left corner of the mount, there is a ½-inch loss to the top ply. There is a slight wave in the print. 'Graduation Dress, Yosemite Valley, California' - In the upper left quadrant of the print, there is a tiny white accretion of indeterminate nature. On the reverse of the mount, there is minor soiling. 'Still Life, San Francisco, California'- In raking light, various small deposits of original retouching are visible overall. On the mount, in the upper right and lower left corners, there are adhesive remains from linen tape. 'White Post and Spandrel, Columbia, California' - There is fingerprint soiling on the front and reverse of the mount. 'Alders, Prairie Creek Beach, Northern California' - Visible in raking light are the following: in the lower left corner of the print is a 1½-inch diagonal surface scratch that does not appear to break the emulsion; and a small crease in the upper left portion of the image, which also does not appear to break the emulsion. The lower left corner of the mount is bent. On the reverse of the mount, there are fingerprints and some minor soiling. 'Fresh Snow, Yosemite Valley, California' - In raking light, there appears to be a raised area between the print and the mount in the upper right corner of the image. On the mount, the ½-inch area around the print is lightly yellowed. On the reverse of the mount, there are areas where the top ply is abraded. There are also a few stray marks of indeterminate soiling. 'Gottardo Piazzoni in his Studio, San Francisco, California' - In the left central portion of the image, there are 3 small areas of light surface scratches; these do not appear to break the emulsion but are visible. On the reverse of the mount, there is minor soiling in the corners. There is extensive soiling and water staining on the folio, particularly along the spine and along the edges.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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