BRETT WESTON | 'Fifteen Photographs'

(Self-published, 1961, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted to Crescent illustration board, signed and dated in pencil on the front and reverse of the mount, 1934-60, printed in 1961. Folio, white leatherette portfolio with flaps inscribed 'For Art and Kathleen - Brett - 1966' in ink

These photographs are in generally excellent condition. Upon very close examination in raking light, faint silvering is visible on some of the prints. There is minor age-darkening at the extreme edges of the mounts and occasional wear. The plates are as follows: Window Display, 1954 Lake and Rocks, 1960 Village, 1960 - Along the left edge of the mount, there is a 2-inch minor abrasion to the upper paper-ply. Crypt, 1956 Tidal Pool, 1960 Dune, 1934 - When examined in raking light, two deposits of original retouching are visible in the upper center. Tree and Rock Wall, 1959 - There is a very small stray graphite mark in the lower left edge on the mount. Manufacturer's Trust Bank, 1956 Texas Desert, 1946 Rock Form, 1960 Garrapata Beach, 1954 - A pinpoint-sized impression that does not break the emulsion is visible in the lower right quadrant in raking light only. Broken Glass, 1955 Ice Forms, 1955 Cracked Paint, 1952 - There is a very small chip to the emulsion along the left edge. The mount is faintly soiled. Storefront, 1959 - Excess dry-mounting tissue is visible along the upper edge. The interior of the folio is age-darkened. There are burgundy colored scuffs on the exterior.
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