Josef Albers

The complete portfolio, comprising ten unsigned screenprints in colors, 1967, numbered 239/300 in ink on the justification page, on BFK Rives wove paper, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven, with full margins, the sheets with pale light-stain and pale scattered foxing, an occasional pale stain in the margins, small remains of adhesive at the sheet edges, verso, contained in the original linen-covered portfolio (foxing and pale staining throughout), black paper-covered slipcase (worn) (10 prints)

The prints were previously framed and there is a window of pale light-stain on each sheet. There is also light foxing in the sheets, along with an occasional pale stain. There are small remains of old adhesive along the sheet edges, verso. The portfolio case has fox marks throughout along with pale surface soiling. The black slipcase has wear to all sides.
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