Ansel Adams

(Boston: New York Graphic Society, 1979), the deluxe first edition. Oblong folio, 1/4 Oasis with raised bands on spine, Dutch linen sides with stamped Oasis label, signed and editioned '86' in ink on the colophon, in matching linen clamshell case with stamped leather label on spine; together with Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, a gelatin silver print issued as part of the deluxe edition, mounted, signed and editioned '18/50' in pencil on the mount, the Yosemite and the Range of Light edition label on the reverse, 1945, printed in 1979 (2)

'Yosemite and the Range of Light': This book and matching clamshell portfolio case are in generally excellent condition. It is accompanied by its original cardboard box. 'Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California': This gelatin silver print is in generally excellent condition. There is a barely noticeable fibrous adhesion in the upper-center area of the print. The corners of the mount are lightly bumped. There is some very faint, scattered soiling on the reverse of the mount. The photograph is accompanied by its original mat and packaging materials. The labels on the plastic wrapper and on the box cover are annotated '18' in ink.
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