Van Der Zee, James. James Van Der Zee: On and Off the Record. Untitled (Friends of Photography) detached stance—treating its field observers

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Van Der Zee, James. James Van Der Zee: On and Off the Record. Untitled (Friends of Photography) detached stance—treating its field observersSharpe Gallery, New York, 1987. Wraps, 8 pages, fine except small adhesive mark where a label removed. 7 illustrations. [Van Der Zee also known as VanDerZee, Van DerZee.] Foreword by Donna Mussenden Van Der Zee. Introduction by Brooks Adams. Summary: James Van Der Zee: On and Off the Record (April 11May 10, 1987) is a scarce, ephemeral seven page exhibition catalog published by the Sharpe Gallery in New York's East Village. Moving away from the