Edward S. Curtis

(Cambridge, Massachusetts: Edward S. Curtis, 1926, a proposed edition of 500), a portfolio containing 30 (of 36) large-format photogravures on tissue, each tipped at the corners to mount leaves, and with the original paper mat; with the printed plate list, 1926.  Large folio, loose as issued in the original brown ¾ morocco portfolio with flaps and ties

This missing plates are: 545. Iahla ("Willow") - Taos 547. Walvia ("Medicine Root") 552. Jemez Architecture 553. Tuvahe - Jemez 558. Kyello - Santo Domingo 569. At the Gateway - Acoma These plates are in generally very good to excellent condition. Some of the plates have light foxing in or near the margins, primarily affecting Plates 560, 564, 566, and 575. Plate 563 is missing its mat, and there are adhesive and paper ply remnants along the upper edge of the mount. There is a crease, not affecting the image, in the lower right margin of Plate 549. The portfolio is in generally very good condition. The edges and spine have been lightly rubbed.
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