(Millerton: Aperture, 1976, a total edition of 58), a portfolio of 11 photographs, each flush-mounted, the portfolio blindstamp on the reverse, 1914-73, printed circa 1976 by Richard Benson under the photographer's supervision; together with the printed introduction and acknowledgements by Strand, signed and edition '32' in ink, colophon, and plate list. Folio, gilt-lettered green linen clamshell box

These photographs are in generally excellent condition, except where noted below. In raking light, a few tiny deposits of original retouching are visible on some of the prints. There is some very minor soiling and impressions in the margin corner of some prints from the photo corners on the mats. On some prints, the margin edges are ever-so-lightly rubbed with a few tiny losses; this does not affect the images themselves. The plates are as follows: Snow, Backyards New York City 1914 Abstraction, Porch Shadows Connecticut 1915 - There is a small tan-colored deposit of indeterminate nature on the lower margin edge of the print. Jug and Fruit, Connecticut 1915 Rebecca, New York City 1922 Toadstool and Grasses, Georgetown, Maine 1928 - Visible in raking light is a tiny pinpoint impression in the upper portion of the image. There is faint soiling of indeterminate nature in the right margin of the print. Torso, Taos, New Mexico 1930 Akeley Motion Picture Camera, New York City 1923 - In raking light, there are a few pinpoint impressions visible in the lower and center portion of the image. Side Porch, Vermont 1947 Susan Thompson, Cape Split, Maine 1945 White Horse, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 1932 Iris Facing the Winter, Orgeval 1973 - Very faint soiling is visible along the upper margin edge. The printed materials and clamshell box are in generally excellent condition. The printed acknowledgements are signed by Strand in blue ink, and numbered '32' in an unidentified hand in black ink.
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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The plates are as follows:

Snow, Backyards New York City 1914

Abstraction, Porch Shadows Connecticut 1915

Jug and Fruit, Connecticut 1915

Rebecca, New York City 1922

Toadstool and Grasses, Georgetown, Maine 1928

Torso, Taos, New Mexico 1930

Akeley Motion Picture Camera, New York City 1923

Side Porch, Vermont 1947

Susan Thompson, Cape Split, Maine 1945

White Horse, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 1932

Iris Facing the Winter, Orgeval 1973