The first: Arthur Clarence Pillsbury (1876-1946 Yosemite, CA), ''El Capitan. Yosemite'', unsigned, titled and inscribed along the lower edge of the plate: Pillsbury Picture Co. No. 14468, albumen print under glass, paper size: 13.25'' x 5.25''; the second: After Ansel Adams (1902-1984 Monterey, CA), view of Yosemite Falls, indistinctly incised with initials lower right: AA, signed in pencil in another hand on the board backing: Ansel Adams, unknown printing date, black and white photograph, paper size: 13.75'' H x 10.75'' W; the third: Isaiah West Taber (1830-1912 San Francisco, CA), ''B 2639. El Capitan, 3,300 ft. (reflected) Tu-toc-a-nula Pass'', printed number, title and studio name in the plate along the lower edge: Taber's Photo., San Fran., albumen print under glass, sight size: 7.75'' H x 5'' W, three pieces, est: $500/700
Provenance: Private Collection, Ventura, CA

The first: Generally good condition. Mounted on the original backing board. The second: Generally good condition. Mounted to a backing board. The third: Toning throughout. Scattered surface scratches and handling creases throughout. A 1'' horizontal tear with surface losses in the left center near the edge. Affixed to the front mat with paper tape along the four edges.