Christopher Cardozo Fine Art is pleased to offer this rare and unique collection of Edward S. Curtis master prints and ephemera.

Included in the offering are rare platinum prints and silver border prints. Known as Master Prints, these were created by Curtis for exhibition purposes. In contrast, the silver prints offered were created to be used as reference prints. Most notably, this offering includes a number of original, photogravure plate cover envelopes. In addition to protecting the plate from damage, these envelopes have the galley print (proof print) affixed to them with notes and printing instructions written by the master printer and some possibly by Curtis himself. The printed ephemera includes an original prospectus for the North American Indian book set. This was used to promote and sell the set to prospective buyers, with original text included from the book set. Upon completing the book project Curtis moved his studio to Los Angeles and worked as a still photographer for the film industry. Included from this era are three blue-toned silver prints of Hollywood films on vintage board embossed with Curtis' studio insignia. Please contact us with any questions you may have and enjoy the exhibit.