An Important Group of Photographs of and relating to Nicholas and Svetoslav Roerich, Color Reproductions of Nicholas Roerich Paintings and a Portfolio of Photographs of Katherine Campbell

23 gelatin silver photographs of and relating to Nicholas Roerich and 4 gelatin silver photograph postcards, various sizes up to 9 by 7 1/2  in.; 6 postcards with color reproductions of Nicholas Roerich paintings from the Roerich Museum Press, each 3 1/2  by 5 1/2  in.; 17 color reproductions of Nicholas Roerich paintings, each 8 1/2  by 11 in.; 17 sepia toned reproductions of Nicholas Roerich paintings, various sizes up to 6 by 9 1/4  in.; Portfolio of photographs of Katherine Campbell with 30 gelatin silver prints by Russell Ball and Muriella Photographers, in Apeda Studio, Inc. Folder, various sizes up to 14 by 10 1/2  in.

Collection of Louis and Nettie Horch, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent

Gelatin Silver Photographs--some are matte, some are glossy. Some photographs have tape stains, discoloration, minor staining on front and back adn remnants of paper glued to back. Some photographs have minor losses in corners and around edges and minor crease marks. Color Reproductions: slight discoloration to prints in line with age. Some with minor losses to corners and around edges. Minor creasing and stains. Portfolio of Catherine Campbell: The folder cover is somewhat fragile with minor staining, creases and tears. The photographs are slightly discolored in line with age. Some are glossy, some are matte. There are minor tears to edges and in corners. Two photographs appears to have been cut down.
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