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The Portfolios of Ansel Adams

The Portfolios of Ansel Adams

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The Portfolios of Ansel Adams

by Adams, Ansel; Introduction by John Szarkowski

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0821207237
ISBN 13
9780821207239
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Boston, Massachusetts: New York Graphic Society, 1977. Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. The jacket would also be Fine but for just a tiny hint of yellowing to the white parts along the edges and two creases to the rear inner flap. NOT price clipped ($19.50). NO chips. NO tears. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. All pages are fresh and crisp. 9.25" wide by 10.75" tall. Bound in the original gray cloth, stamped in black on the spine and with a facsimile of Ansel Adams' signature on the front cover. From the Dust Jacket: "From 1948 to 1976 Ansel Adams produced seven portfolios, each a limited edition of from ten to sixteen original photographic prints. Ownership of all seven portfolios is confined to a handful of institutions and individuals. This book contains the full ninety superb images, reproduced in brilliant double impression photolithography closely supervised by Mr. Adams. Introduced with an eloquent essay by John Szarkowski [Director of Photography at New York's MOMA] THE PORTFOLIOS OF ANSEL ADAMS also contains text from the original portfolios, including a memorable essay by Beaumont and Nancy Newhall in Portfolio VI…" Front cover image is LEAF, GLACER BAY NATIONAL MONUMENT, ALASKA, 1948; FROM PORTFOLIO IV. The rear cover features a portrait of Ansel Adams in 1976.. Third printing. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by Adams, Ansel (photographs). xii, 124pp.

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Ninety prints from the seven limited-edition portfolios of the noted photographer testify to Adams's sustained talent and continuing 

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Portfolios of Ansel Adams
Author
Adams, Ansel; Introduction by John Szarkowski
Illustrator
Adams, Ansel (photographs)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine condition
Jacket Condition
Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
Third printing
ISBN 10
0821207237
ISBN 13
9780821207239
Publisher
New York Graphic Society
Place of Publication
Boston, Massachusetts
Date Published
1977
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Photography;
Size
xii, 124pp

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