(New York: Light, 1973, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 10 photographs, each mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, 3 with Light, New York, gallery labels on the reverse, 1930-72, printed in 1973; together with the printed title, plate list, and colophon, edition '34' in ink. Folio, linen-backed mustard-colored silk portfolio with recessed panel (lacking letterpress title label), in matching slip case

These prints are in generally excellent condition. Occasional fingerprints from handling are visible on the mounts and on the printed front matter. This portfolio is complete, although only one of the mounts has the customary blindstamped plate number. The slipcase is lacking the letterpress label. The plates are listed below: 1. Carrefour, 1930, Blois 2. Elizabeth, 1931, Paris - The mount is stamped '2.' 3. Distortion #6, 1933, Paris 4. Lost Cloud, 1937, New York - On the reverse of the mount, there is a Light gallery label, with typed credit, title, and date and number '+62' in pencil. Also on the reverse along the left edge are remnants of linen tape. 5. Fan, December 1937 6. Homing Ship, October 13, 1944 7. Brick Walls, October 23, 1961 8. Promenade, October 17, 1962, New York - On the reverse of the mount, there is a Light gallery label, with typed credit, title, and date. 9. Broken Bench, September 20, 1962, New York - On the reverse of the mount, there is a Light gallery label, with typed credit, title, and date. 10. January 1, 1972, Martinique There is a Light Gallery label adhered to the slipcase.
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The plates are as follows:

1. Carrefour, 1930, Blois

2. Elizabeth, 1931, Paris

3. Distortion #6, 1933, Paris

4. Lost Cloud, 1937, New York

5. Fan, December 1937

6. Homing Ship, October 13, 1944

7. Brick Walls, October 23, 1961

8. Promenade, October 17, 1962, New York

9. Broken Bench, September 20, 1962, New York

10. January 1, 1972, Martinique