a group of 3 photographs, 2 titled and dated by Monroe Wheeler in ink and pencil and each with the photographer's 'George Platt Lynes Vogue Studios - Los Angeles,' Condé Nast Copyright, and collection stamps on the reverse, 1948 (3)

Gift of the photographer to Monroe Wheeler and Glenway Wescott
Gift of Glenway Wescott to the present owners

These photographs, on lightly textured double weight paper with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition. The edges are slightly worn, with insignificant attendant chipping. On the reverse of the prints are 'Ashby/Connolly Collection' stamps. Wystan Hugh Auden (looking left) - There are 2 tiny matte deposits to the left of the sitter's shoe. Wystan Hugh Auden (looking right) - There is a soft, thumbprint-sized crease near the upper left edge. Wystan Hugh Auden (looking ahead) - There are 2 soft creases in the upper left quadrant, and a small sharp crease in the lower left corner.
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