(Carmel, California: self-published, 1967, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, 1964-67, printed in 1967. Folio, gilt-lettered brown leatherette portfolio with flaps, inscribed on the front pastedown 'For Erica from her favorite Dad with all his love --' in pencil

Acquired from Erica Weston, the photographer's daughter

These prints are in generally excellent condition, except as noted below: Dead Century Plant, Baja California, 1964 - There are 2 small areas of soiling along the left mount edge. The portfolio case is clean and in excellent condition. The pastedowns on the interiors of the folding flaps are lightly soiled.
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The plates are as follows:

Desert, Baja California, 1967

Dunes, Baja California, 1967

Plant Form, Baja California, 1967

Cardons and Bay, Baja California, 1967

Cactus and Mountains, Baja California, 1965

Boats on Bay, Baja California, 1964

Cacti, Baja California, 1967

Kelp, Baja California, 1967

Rock Form, Baja California, 1967

Banyan Roots, Baja California, 1965

Dead Century Plant, Baja California, 1964

Cactus Abstraction, Baja California, 1965

Century Plant, Baja California, 1967

Turtle Skeleton, Baja California, 1964

Tree Roots, Baja California, 1967