Ansel Adams 1902-1984

mounted, signed by the photographer in ink on the mount, the 'Special Edition of Fine Prints, Photographs of Yosemite' stamp, annotated 'X' (twice) and 'Special print' in an unidentified hand in ink, on the reverse, matted, framed, 1936, printed later (Our National Parks, p. 61; Yosemite: Ansel Adams, p. 23)

This photograph is in generally excellent condition. The photograph is mounted to a thin white board. The back of the mount has a 2-inch streak of light yellow soiling at the top edge. The top corners and the bottom center edge of the mount each have a remnant of adhesive tape adhered to the reverse.
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