Gloucestershire, England: 1901. 2 pages measuring a combined 7 x 9 inches, Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, March 17, 1901, agreeing to sit for a photograph, in part: "I shall be in town after Wednesday next and if your Mr. Len will call between 11 o'c and 1 o'c...I shall be pleased to sit for the photograph with him..." Foxing throughout but easily read. Accompanied by an autographed letter signed on a 3.5 x 4.5-inch card, Kensington, England, March 6..... More

Columbia: University of Missouri, 1968. Illustrations in black and white. Illustrated title page. 369 pages. 8vo, green cloth, dust wrapper (one chip on spine of wrapper with small corresponding gash to spine beneath). Columbia: University of Missouri Press, (1968). Third revised edition. A very good(-) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Presentation copy, signed in full by Benton on the half title page. More

1843. Exceptional Autograph Note Signed on a sheet of paper: "From Geo Caitlin of Wyoming, USA - To Edward Joseph Powell of London, New Castle. 1843." Fine condition. American painter who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the Old West. Caitlin signed this item two years after he published his acclaimed 'Manners, Customs and Conditions of the North American Indians', in two volumes with approximately 300 engravings, and one year before he released Catlin's North American Indians Portfolio, with..... More

Kensington: 1895. Short A.L.S. 12mo. 1 page, Kensington, December 28, 1895, to publisher William Sullivan, in full: "Many thanks for the London Garland. I enclose cheque for it. With best wishes for the New Year." In very good condition. Prolific English artist of children's books. More

1849. A.L.S. "F.O.C. Darley", 8vo. 1 page, no place, January 2nd, 1849, in response to Patron, in full: "Allow me to return my best thanks for the copy of Money Penney. I enclose your cheque for 2 pounds, the illustration will be finished by tomorrow morning." Condition: irregular left-hand margin that does not detract, otherwise in very good condition. American painter and illustrator known for his work with prominent 19th century authors. More

Important A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages, black bordered mourning stationary, in French (partly translated), no place, no date, written to a friend about the prospective illustrations to be used in a book, "I have read the proofs... and it is really good." He continues that, "Chapon is rushing me to make a choice about the painters he has selected and for use of their reproductions". He suggests a list of paintings to be chosen based on their importance and ease of..... More

1951. A.L.S., 12 mo. 2 pages, on his personalized card, Peel Cottage, March 10, 1951, in full: "Many thanks for your nice letter - you are very extravagant in buying my [painting] "Molds of Posterity." The life of St. Paul for which I made 4 large watercolors appeared in the American 'Woman's Home Companion' in 1931. I never saw it and only got pull-sheets of two, possibly three, of my companions. Thanks again for your kind appreciation and ... with..... More

Rome: 1789. Two full pages dry-mounted on blue bordered paper with several letters affected, 10 x 8 inches including the border, Rome, April 4, 1789. Splendid autographed letter in English, signed in full, regarding a shipment of her paintings to her dealer, in part: "I lost no time to get the pictures ready to sail with the first vessel directed for Leghorn...the weather is the cause if the pictures do not arrive in the time you wished to have them..... More

Rupell Square: 1824. 3 pages, Rupell Square, Nov. 23, 1824. The first two pages (front and back) are lightly toned and measure 7 x 4.5 inches. The third page is cropped to 5,24 x 4 inches and dry-mounted. Signed "Tho Lawrence," this letter expresses regret for being unable to meet with a couple and attempts to arrange a future rendez-vous, in part: "...I am very sorry that from early and unavoidable engagements tomorrow, I am obliged to postpone the pleasure..... More

A.D.A. Edita, 1950. A very heartfelt A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages, no place, December 2nd 1950, in French (translated), to Daniel [Daniel-Henry Hahnweiler], his close friend and art representative, conveying the sad news on the death of his wife Jeanne, in part: "...I have bad news for you. After struggling against death for two months Jeanne died Thursday during the night; fortunately she didn't suffer too much, a state of total exhaustion saved her from a painful end. I know of..... More

Torre Del Lago, Italy: 1907. Scarce 5.5 x 3.5-inch commemorative postcard commissioned by the Governments of France and Italy, in honor of the "great" cooperation between the two nations. Nomellini has depicted the two nations as glamorous woman in an embrace (within a landscape background), boldly signed with exceptional contrast: "Plinio Nomellini, Torre Del Lago, Sept. 17, 1907." The back of the postcard indicates that it was distributed in April 1904. Mounting remnants on the back; otherwise in very good..... More

New Rochelle: 1900. 1 page, 9 x 7 inches, New Rochelle, February 12, no year, circa 1900. This good-natured letter inquiries after a job for a relative and contains a witty remark upon a recently-attended wedding, in part: "...Great wedding - that young man can open a bric-a-brac store for a living and he might make a small fortune..." Several folds and a tiny stain on the upper left corner; still very good condition. American painter, illustrator, and artist best..... More

1920. Scarce oversized matte-finish photograph, 12 x 9.25 inches, black and white, a bust in profile image, boldly signed: "Robert M. Root May 21- 26." No place, no year, circa 1920. Minor silvering that is almost invisible and a couple of surface striations; very good(+) condition. American tonalist and impressionist painter from Illinois best remembered for his canvas of the Lincoln-Douglas debate. More