Ansel Adams

2 plates from Portfolio Three: Yosemite Valley, including 'Water and Foam' and 'Grass and Pool,' each mounted, signed in ink on the mount, the portfolio stamp, plate numbers and '156' in red ink, on the reverse, framed, 1935 and 1955, both printed in 1960, each no. 156 in an edition of 208 (Portfolios, pp. 48 and 51) (2)

These prints are in generally excellent condition, except where noted. Plate 8 'Water and Foam' - The reverse of the mount is hinged to a modern mat along the upper and lower edges with 2 pieces of cloth and plastic tape. In the upper left corner 'AAHA143' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. To the right of the portfolio stamp is a small rectangular label. Plate 11 'Grass and Pool' - The reverse of the mount is hinged to a modern mat along the upper and lower edges with 2 pieces of cloth and plastic tape. In the upper left corner 'AAHB144' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. To the right of the portfolio stamp is a small rectangular label.
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