mounted to Crescent illustration board, signed in ink on the mount, 1958, printed no later than 1967; accompanied by a copy of a letter from Adams dated 1967 (400 Photographs, p. 373)

Acquired from the photographer, 1967

This early print is in generally excellent condition. Upon very close examination, the following are visible: the lower right edge of the print is very slightly rubbed; and a pen-point-sized matte deposit of indeterminate nature in the lower left quadrant. Only visible in high raking light and very close inspection is a 4-inch hairline surface scratch near the upper edge of the print that does not appear to break the emulsion. On the mount, there is a half-inch perimeter around the print that is slightly lighter in tonality. Visible in the corners of this perimeter is graphite offsetting. This print has recently undergone conservation to remove a glued-down overmat. A full treatment report is available upon request.
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