(Self-published, 1967, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted to Crescent illustration board, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, 1964-67, printed in 1967. Folio, gilt-lettered brown leatherette portfolio with flaps, inscribed 'For Art and Kathleen - Brett - 1966' in ink

These photographs are in generally excellent condition. There is minor age-darkening at the extreme edges of the mounts and occasional wear. The plates are as follows: Dunes, 1967 Cardons and Bay, 1964 Dead Century Plant, 1964 - Along the lower edge of the print, there is a tiny area of the upper paper-ply. Cactus and Mountains, 1967 Banyan Roots, 1965 - There is an impression in the lower right quadrant which does not appear to break the emulsion. Desert, 1967 Turtle Skeleton, 1964 Tree Roots, 1967 Kelp, 1967 Century Plant, 1967 Cacti, 1967 Cactus Abrasion, 1965 Plant Form, 1967 Rock Form, 1967 Boats on a Bay, 1964
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