Josef Albers

The complete portfolio, comprising ten unsigned screenprints in colors, 1965, numbered 53 in pencil on the justification page, from the edition of 250, on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, published by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven, the full sheets, in good condition except Porta Negra and Arrived with pale light-stain, contained in the original black linen-covered portfolio box (the spine slightly faded) and black paper-covered slipcase (slightly worn and scuffed) (10 prints)

The prints are in good condition overall. The prints Porta Negra and Arrived with pale light-stain in a window around each image. The title page with minor surface soiling. The portfolio box has fading along the spine. The slipcase has scuffing throughout, and a few scrapes at the corners.
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