Lot of Vintage Coffee-Table Photographic Nature Books–A. Adams, R. Kaufman, E. Porter

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This harmonious trio of oversized vintage coffee table volumes creates an instant bookshelf. Each hardcover delves into the majestic beauty … Read more This harmonious trio of oversized vintage coffee table volumes creates an instant bookshelf. Each hardcover delves into the majestic beauty and raw power of the American landscape and adds a styling accent to Mid-Century Modern, Dark Academia, or upscale eclectic library spaces. The collection, anchored by the monumental survey Ansel Adams: 400 Photos, printed in Italy, chronicles the legendary photographer's iconic black-and-white images of the American wilderness, from his earliest to his mid-life and later works. It pairs seamlessly with John Wesley Powell's famous account of the first voyage rafting the Colorado River, an historical account, Down The Colorado: Diary of the First Trip Through the Grand Canyon, a 1972 New York Promontory Press first edition, printed in Italy, that weaves Powell's 1869 diary entries together with Eliot Porter’s striking large-format color photography documenting the canyon's raw geology. Completing the set is the 1971 first edition of The Primal Alliance: Earth and Ocean by John Hay and Richard Kauffman, published by Seabury Press in cooperation with Friends of the Earth, a classic of mid-century environmental literature, blending evocative coastal commentary with brilliant color plates of the Pacific shoreline. Perfect for shelf-styling, entry tables, or layered desk displays, these three hardcover books add organic warmth to modern interiors with their diverse, richly textured covers. They are offered in very good vintage condition with solid bindings, Dust Wrappers, crisp interior plates, and slight surface shelf wear consistent with their age and history.

1. John Wesley Powell,
Down The Colorado: Diary of the First Trip Through the Grand Canyon
Promontory Press First Edition 1972 (Printed in Italy)

2. Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams: 400 Photos
Little, Brown and Company 2007 (Printed in Italy)

3. John Hay and Richard Kauffman
The Primal Alliance: Earth and Ocean
Publisher, Seabury Press, First Edition, in cooperation with Friends of the Earth, 1971. See less