Aaron Siskind

(New York: Light Gallery, 1979, a total edition of 57), a portfolio of 12 photographs, each signed, titled, and dated in ink in the margin, in indvidual printed wrappers; together with the printed title, introduction by Peter Bunnell, plate list, and colophon, with edition '39/50' in ink, 1936-76, printed in 1979. Folio, red linen portfolio with flaps and ties

These photographs, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition. The plates are as follows: Feet 102, 1957 Louise 30, 1974 Savoy Dancers, Harlem Document, circa 1936 Gloucester 1h, 1944 - The right margin is rippled. Jalapa 24 (Homage to Franz Kline), 1973 Chicago Facade 7, 1960 Jerome, Arizona 21, 1949 Martha's Vineyard 108, 1954 - There is a small soft crease in the upper right quadrant of the image. New York 78, 1976 St. Louis 9, 1955 Rome: Arch of Constantine 10, 1963 Chicago 30, 1950 The title page is lightly soiled from handling. The portfolio case is in generally very good condition. It is rubbed at the extremities, and, on the reverse, there is a 3-inch circular area that previously came into contact with moisture.
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The plates are as follows:

Feet 102, 1957

Louise 30, 1974

Savoy Dancers, Harlem Document, circa, 1936

Gloucester 1h, 1944

Jalapa 24 (Homage to Franz Kline), 1973

Chicago Facade 7, 1960

Jerome, Arizona 21, 1949

Martha's Vineyard 108, 1954

New York 78, 1976

St. Louis 9, 1955

Rome: Arch of Constantine 10, 1963

Chicago 30, 1950