ALS- Pickersgill, Henry William [Three letters and his pamphlet catalogue of "The remaining Works"
by Pickersgill, Henry William
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A small grouping of three letters by Henry William Pickersgill, (1782-1875), celebrated English painter, A Royal Academician for nearly fifty years, and painted portraits many of most of the more prominent figures of his time. 1) on thick bordered (black) mourning stationary, to "Lacasta." 2pp, folded. "14 Shafford Place, 9 February, 1858, Dear Sir, I regret that my absence on Academic duty deprived me of the pleasure of seeing you yesterday when you favored me with a visit, Monday is a day that the Library of the Royal Academy is open to its students whenever the Schools are open and as Librarian I am obliged to be here all day. The same Tuesday & Thursdays..." etc. 2) 2pp, folded sheet, on mourning stationary, to W. Smith. "20 Upper Berkely Street... 2 April, 1860. My dear Sir, I have been unable to ask you before now to give me a sitting for the purpose of retouching your hair- trust- can you come to me tomorrow in the morning.. " 3) 2pp. on mourning stationary, folded sheet, to William Smith. "24 March 1860. My dear Sir, My own occupations increase with my years do not mistake occupation for employment as business. I fear I never again shall have leisure hours, it is all work, work, many going out but none coming in, I am much flattered... will you do me the honor to some of those Works I am about to send to the Academy...after this work all will be ready and in their frames." With "Catalogue of the Remaining Works of H. W. Pickersgill, RA." July 16, 1875, "Whch will be sold by auction," etc." Large 8vo size, original printed wrappers, 24pp. 374 items, all annotate in the print. With proof engraving, written in pencil, "Amanda, O come and whlle..." etc.
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- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
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- Title
- ALS- Pickersgill, Henry William [Three letters and his pamphlet catalogue of "The remaining Works"
- Author
- Pickersgill, Henry William
- Book Condition
- Used
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About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...