(New York: Light Gallery, 1979, a total edition of 57), a portfolio of 12 photographs, each signed, titled, and dated in ink in the margin, in individual printed wrappers; together with the printed title, introduction by Peter Bunnell, plate list, and colophon, with edition '22/50' in ink, 1936-76, printed in 1979. Folio, red linen portfolio with flaps and ties

These prints, each on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition. Some of the margin edges and corners are bumped with some occasional tiny chipping. The plates are as follows: Feet 102, 1957 - The title, date, and annotation are written in pencil on the reverse. Louise 30, 1974 - There is a small red deposit on the lower margin edge. Savoy Dancers, Harlem Document, circa 1936 Gloucester 1h, 1944 - In high raking light, a one-inch linear impression that does not break the emulsion is visible in the upper portion of the image. Jalapa 24 (Homage to Franz Kline), 1973 - In high raking light, a small sharp crease that appears to break the emulsion is visible in the right portion of the image. In the lower margin are two translucent deposits and a small, soft crease. Chicago Facade 7, 1960 - There is a small, soft impression near the upper edge of the image. On the reverse are yellow and gray deposits of indeterminate nature. Jerome, Arizona 21, 1949 - In high raking light, a light scratch in the center portion of the image is visible. Martha's Vineyard 108, 1954 - In raking light, a tiny raised area in the center portion of the image is visible. New York 78, 1976 - In the left potion of the image are a small, soft crease and a deposit of retouching. St. Louis 9, 1955 Rome: Arch of Constantine 10, 1963 - There is a small matte deposit in the lower left portion of the image and a tiny hairline scratch in the upper right portion of the image. Chicago 30, 1950 The front matter and a few of the wrappers are lightly soiled. The portfolio case has some light soiling.
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Additional images in this portfolio may be found in our online catalogue.

The plates are as follows:

Feet 102, 1957

Louise 30, 1974

Savoy Dancers, Harlem Document, circa 1936

Gloucester 1h, 1944

Jalapa 24 (Homage to Franz Kline), 1973

Chicago Facade 7, 1960

Jerome, Arizona 21, 1949

Martha's Vineyard 108, 1954

New York 78, 1976

St. Louis 9, 1955

Rome: Arch of Constantine 10, 1963

Chicago 30, 1950