AVEDON, Richard (1923-2004). In the American West, 1979-1984. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1985. Folio. Numerous photographic illustrations. Publisher 's black-stamped brown cloth with mounted photographic reproductions on the front and rear covers; original clear acetate jacket. FIRST EDITION, reproducing Avedon's striking portraits of western workers and drifters SIGNED BY AVEDON in the year of publication. Property from the Collection of Michael and Kay Melet