André Kertész

(New York: Hyperion Press, 1980, an edition of 100 and 7 artist's proofs), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each signed in pencil on the reverse, 1914-24, printed in 1980.  Oblong folio, the colophon editioned '85' in ink, beige linen folding box with blindstamped title

The photographs in this portfolio are newly matted and in generally excellent condition, as is the portfolio box. The plates, with condition notes, are as follows: Hungarian Landscape, Puszta, 1914: There are various tiny linear indentations in the sky that do not break the emulsion. Retouching in the negative is visible in the print. Tisza-Szalka, 6 July 1924: In raking light, faint vertical and diagonal indentations are visible but do not break the emulsion. Bocskay Tér, Budapest, 1914: In raking light, small deposits of original retouching in the sky are visible. Circus, Budapest, 19 May 1920: In the lower left portion of the image, a tiny black deposit of indeterminate nature is on the surface of the print. Hazy Day, Budapest, November 1920 Sunset, Esztergom, 15 May 1917 Wandering Violinist, Abony, 19 July 1921: In raking light, a faint crescent-shaped crease is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The left margin edge is bumped. My Brothers, Budapest, 1919 The Swing, Esztergom, 26 September 1917: Visible in raking light in the upper portion of the image are 3 linear ¼-inch deposits of original retouching that have a slight sheen. Trio, Ráczkeve, 6 May 1923 Heavy Burden, Esztergom, 1916 Country Accident, Esztergom, September 1916 Transport, Braila, Rumania, 19 October 1918: In the center of the image, a tiny black deposit of indeterminate nature is on the surface of the print. Forced March to the Front between Lonié and Mitulen, Poland, 19 July 1915: Visible upon close examination in the lower left corner of the image are 3 tiny pen-point-sized depressions. Budafok, 1919: In raking light, a faint crease is visible in the upper left quadrant of the image. The title page and plate list are lightly bent along the left edge.
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