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Up for sale is a wonderful piece of photographic history: The Witkin Gallery\'s Catalogue VI from 1978, titled Photographs: A Selected Offering. Founded in 1969, Lee Witkin’s gallery was New York City\'s first highly successful commercial photography space and played a massive role in establishing photography as a fine art market.
This vintage dealer catalogue serves as an incredible historical reference tool, capturing market values, available prints, and prominent artists during the height of the late-1970s photography boom.
Notable Features:
• Cover Art: Features a stunning front cover image by W. Eugene Smith (Albert Schweitzer, Aspen, Colorado, 1949). The back cover features Communist Working Students, Cologne, 1926 by August Sander.
• Historical Trivia: This specific Catalogue VI famously includes the image by legendary photographer Minor White that was accidentally printed upside down by the gallery.
Condition:
Very Good vintage condition. The interior pages are clean, tight, and free of major markings. The cream-colored softcover wraps show minor, standard shelf wear and light aging consistent with a 1978 publication. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition for yourself.
Shipping:
Safely packaged in a sturdy box or reinforced mailer to ensure it arrives without bent corners or damage.free Shipping!
