Irving Penn - Small Trades - 2009

IRVING PENN: SMALL TRADES (HARDCOVER, 2009) — GETTY PUBLICATIONS
First Edition, Second Printing (Original 2009 Exhibition Run)

An absolute masterpiece of 20th-century portrait photography, this is the official cloth-bound hardcover exhibition monograph for Irving Penn's monumental Small Trades collection, published by Getty Publications.

Released to accompany the landmark exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum (September 2009 – January 2010), this monograph features over 250 stunning tri-tone photographic reproductions capturing working-class tradespeople across Paris, London, and New York.
This title is widely regarded as one of Penn's final lifetime achievements, printed just weeks before his passing in October 2009.

PRINTING DETAILS:
Edition: First Edition
Impression: Second Printing (Stated on the copyright page, printed late 2009 during the active run of the original exhibition to fulfil high museum-shop demand).
Production Quality: Features the identical high-contrast ink density, rich tri-tone printing, and premium paper stock as the very first impression.

CONDITION REPORT: NEAR IMMACULATE / AS NEW This copy has been exceptionally well-cared-for in a smoke-free home and presents in beautiful, collectible condition.
Dust Jacket: Crisp, bright, and free from any major scuffs, tears, or fading. Near-flawless spine and edges.
Binding & Cloth Cover: The grey cloth binding is tight, straight, and perfectly square. Corners are sharp with no bumping. Internal Pages: Pages are clean, bright, and completely unmarked. No foxing, no shelf-wear, and no previous owner inscriptions.