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Description:
Steichen, Edward (1879-1873) The Family of Man, Two Catalogs. New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1955. The first published for the Museum of Modern Art by the Maco Magazine Corporation, pictorial wrapper, inscribed on the title page "To Mrs. Sheppard with all good wishes Edward Steichen," in a custom clamshell box, 11 x 8 3/8 in.; and a second copy in black cloth-backed white boards with gilt stamping, 11 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.
Provenance: Deaccessioned from the John Teti Rare Photography Book Collection, New Hampshire Institute of Art.
Estimate $250-350
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Keywords
Maco Magazine Corporation, Sheppard, John TetiJohn Dorfman
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