Paul Strand

(New York: Virginia Stevens, 1940, an edition of 250), a portfolio of 20 photogravures, each numbered sequentially in black ink on the reverse, 1932-33, printed circa 1940; together with the printed introduction by Leo Hurwitz, acknowledgements by Strand, signed in black ink, and plate list. Folio, linen folding slipcase

This portfolio's astonishing condition belies its age. The gravures are in generally excellent condition. The sheet edges are slightly age-darkened at the periphery, and there is a little wear to the slipcase, but only the most minor scuffing at the spine and at the periphery. Near Saltillo Church—Coapiaxtla: There is faint soiling at the left of the image on the paper. Virgin—San Felipe—Oaxaca Women of Santa Anna—Michoacan Men of Santa Anna—Michoacan Woman—Patzcuaro Boy—Uruapan Cristo—Oaxaca Woman and Boy—Tenancingo Plaza—State of Puebla Man with a Hoe—Los Remedios Calvario—Patzcuaro Cristo—Tlacochoaya—Oaxaca Boy—Hidalgo Woman and Baby—Hidalgo Girl and Child—Toluca Cristo with Thorns—Huexotla Man—Tenancingo Young Woman and Boy—Toluca Gateway—Hidalgo No. 1: 1932 Nos. 2—20 :1933
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The plates, in sequential order, are as follows:

Near Saltillo

Church—Coapiaxtla

Virgin—San Felipe—Oaxaca

Women of Santa Anna—Michoacan

Men of Santa Anna—Michoacan

Woman—Patzcuaro

Boy—Uruapan

Cristo—Oaxaca

Woman and Boy—Tenancingo

Plaza—State of Puebla

Man with a Hoe—Los Remedios

Calvario—Patzcuaro

Cristo—Tlacochoaya—Oaxaca

Boy—Hidalgo

Woman and Baby—Hidalgo

Girl and Child—Toluca

Cristo with Thorns—Huexotla

Man—Tenancingo

Young Woman and Boy—Toluca

Gateway—Hidalgo

No. 1: 1932
Nos. 2—20 :1933