Roman Vishniac

(Roslyn Heights: Witkin-Berley, 1977, a total edition of 55), a portfolio of 12 photographs, each mounted, signed in ink on the mount, the portfolio label, with sequential number and edition '42,' on the reverse, 1936-38, printed in 1977.  Folio, brown pictorial buckram clamshell box

These photographs are in generally excellent condition. This portfolio is not accompanied by the original signed colophon. This portfolio was issued in an edition of 50, plus 5 artist's proofs. Plate 9. In raking light, a small, soft crease is visible to the left of the sitter's head. Plate 10. In raking light, the following are visible: a small mounting bubble in the sitter's face and a 2-inch soft crease in the lower left quadrant near the edge. Neither of these disturbances is immediately noticeable nor do they detract from the overall fine quality of this print. The clamshell box is in generally excellent condition.
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