Ansel Adams

a group of 3 unique Polaroid Type 55 prints, comprising Fruit Tree, Cliffs, Yosemite; Rock Pillar and Trees; and Rapids and Rocks, each framed, 1960s (3)

Fruit Tree Against Cliffs, Yosemite – condition excellent. Some linen and cello-tape remains on reverse. Rock Pillar and Trees – condition excellent. Faint remnants of rust-colored Polaroid developing agent on top margin edge, not affecting image. Cello-tape remains, and two old linen tape hinges, on reverse. Rapids and Rocks – condition excellent. Small particle trapped in coating in the upper right corner, visible only upon close examination in raking light. Fingerprints in lower margin. Faint remnants of rust-colored Polaroid developing agent on the reverse.
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