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Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004)
The Decisive Moment, 1952
126 rotogravure illustrations
14-1/2 x 10-3/4 inches (36.8 x 27.3 cm)
New York: Simon and Schuster in collaboration with Editions Verve of Paris, 1952. First American edition. Folio. 160 pages. With Captions pamphlet laid-in. Publisher's printed paper boards and dust jacket designed by Henri Matisse.


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Condition Report*: In overall very good condition. Edges age-darkened and worn. Spine loose from volume.
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Auction Dates
June, 2025
11th Wednesday
Internet/Mail Bids: 13
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Sold on Jun 11, 2025 for: $875.00
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