Leon Levinstein 1908-1988

signed twice by the photographer and numbered 'H-70,' '93,' and '22' in unidentified hands and with the Leon Levinstein Archive stamp, numbered '93' in an unidentified hand in pencil, on the reverse, 1974 (Moment of Exposure, cover and p. 97)

This early print from the negative, on double-weight paper with a slight surface sheen, is in generally very good condition. There is some wear at the margin edges, and the corners are slightly bumped. When examined in raking light, a number of soft and sharp handling creases and small indentations, not breaking the emulsion, are visible on the surface, as well as small deposits, possibly of original retouching, and extremely faint scratches. These are insignificant and do not affect the overall attractive appearance of this print. There is light soiling on the reverse of the print.
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