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(ABBAS). Attar, Abbas. Mexico City, MEXICO: Coleccion Rio De Luz / Fondo De Cultura Economica, 1986. First Edition 1/3000. Oblong 4to. Pictorial Self Wrappers. Photography Monograph. Very Good.. np, profusely illustrated in b&w. Text in Spanish. Designed by Peggy Espinosa. Published as part of Fondo De Cultura Economica's notable Pablo Ortiz Monasterio curated photography series "Coleccion Rio De Luz", this is a lovely monograph devoted to the haunting black and white images of the rural Mexican city of San Agustin Oapan taken by noted Iranian-born, Paris-based Magnum member Abbas (Attar). A handsome example of the photographer's uncommon second book (cited on page 20 of Horacio Fernandez' "The Latin American Photobook" and page 215 of Fred Ritchin and Carole Naggar's "Magnum Photobook: A Catalogue Raisonné") showing a flattened diagonal soft crease across the upper foredge corner of the rear cover and last several pages of the textblock. It has been priced accordingly. 968-16-2359-2 Inventory Number: 017778