Brett Weston

(Carmel, California: self-published, 1970, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted on Hi-Art illustration board, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, all but 2 titled in ink on the reverse, 1970. Folio, black cloth gilt-lettered case with flaps

These photographs are in generally excellent condition. When examined closely in high raking light, some prints exhibit the faintest silvering in the darkest areas at the periphery and there are a few tiny pinpoint-sized impressions that do not appear to break the emulsion. There is very minor soiling on some of the mounts. The photographs that are titled are as follows: Reeds and Ponds Ise Kyoto - Shrine Toba - Pearl Rafts Kyoto - Palace Shrine Yard - Ise head stone lichen Ice - frozen waterfall - Toba Toba Kyoto Ise Fishing Fleet - Toba area Seaweed Bed - Toba Bamboo Kyoto
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