Tice, George. George A. Tice. Portfolio V. Signed.

Witkin Gallery, 1976. Catalog, wraps, SIGNED, VG with a few crimps along spine, and light yellow stain on cover. 10 illustrations, taken in New Jersey and Maine, including “White Castle, Rahway, 1973,” and a portrait of Tice’s lover, “Deborah, Carteret, 1976.” The portfolio of original prints was issued in an edition of 100 and consisted of photographs taken between 1967 and 1976. Scarce signed.  Summary:

The George A. Tice: Portfolio V catalog is a publication that serves as the official documentation and reference guide for Tice's fifth self-published portfolio of limited-edition master prints.

Key Features and Content

• Portfolio Documentation: The catalog details the contents of Portfolio V, which was issued in a limited run and featured 10 original photographs taken between 1967 and 1976.

• Illustrations and Scope: It contains 10 high-quality illustrations that showcase Tice's meticulous tonal control across geography and subject matter, primarily focusing on landscapes and urban environments in New Jersey and Maine. Famous inclusions are "White Castle, Rahway, 1973" and the portrait "Deborah, Carteret, 1976."

• Tonal and Medium Context: The catalog notes the specific, masterfully executed mediums used for the physical portfolio, which blended gelatin silver prints (some gold-toned) with rare platinum and palladium contact prints.

The publication remains a collectible artifact for photography enthusiasts, capturing a definitive era of Tice's career as a master American printmaker and chronicler of ordinary landscapes.