|
On eBay Now...
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4 1/2\" x 7\" 3 pages on 2 COA For Sale
![GEORGE CRUIKSHANK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4 1/2\](img-large/g/n4UAAOSwY9lihv-G/s-l1600/GEORGE-CRUIKSHANK-AUTOGRAPH-LETTER-SIGNED-4-1-2-x-.jpg "GEORGE CRUIKSHANK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4 1/2\")
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4 1/2\" x 7\" 3 pages on 2 COA:
$249.00
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4 1/2\" x 7\" 3 pages on 2
George Cruikshank autograph letter, signed, all in ink, 3 pages on two, 4 1/2\"- 7\". On handmade paper with monograph showing a sea monster above the latin motto \'vis fortibus arma\'. The letter reads as follows; \'Augt. 6th 1874. Dear Sir James, In writing out \"An Address and explanation to the Scottish People\"- with reference to the Bruce Statue. I presume that I may state that you are taking a great interest in the matter. & that you are chairman of the Local Committee and I suppose Treasurer; and shall be obliged if you will favor me with the name & address of the Secretary- & also whose subscriptions are to be received and should there not be any place in London for that purpose, I will arrange that matter myself. either at my Bankers or elsewhere- and I should further be obliged if you will let me know- who it was that applied for the site on the Esplanade- & and who it was that granted this favor.- or any other particulars you may wish me to mention-
An early reply will oblige
Dear Sir James- Yours Truly
George Cruikshank (signature) Sir James E Alexander C.B. (?)
PS The Secretary will of course send out the circulars
- kindly say how many I should forward to him -\'In August of 1874 George Cruikshank wrote a phamplet titled, \"An address and explanation to the Scottish people by George Cruikshank with respect to the proposed statue in honor of Robert The Bruce\".Being of Scottish heritage he proposed a committee, with others, to erect a statue of King Robert The Bruce on the field of Bannockburn, Scotland which celebrated his victory against the English on June 24th, 1314. Although there was a falling out between the committee and Mr. Cruikshank the statue was unveiled by Sir James on November 24th, 1877.Sir James may refer to Sir James Alexander Russell (1846-1918) , a physician, who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh.George Cruikshank (1792-1878) was an English illustrator and caricatcurist, he did the illustrations for Charles Dickens\' Sketches By Boz (1836), The Mudfog Papers (1837-1838), and Oliver Twist (1838), and by his death had created nearly 10,000 illustrations.Purchased from Heritage sales.Very Good light browning to edges, a few small pencil notations.Free shipping in the United States. We will ship to other Countries, most items can be shipped for about $30.00 Global Priority, but check with me first. Item is guaranteed for30 days after purchase. If you have any problems please contact us. Thank you.View My Other Items For Sale Visit My store
Get Images that
Make Supersized Seem Small.Get Auctiva\'s Listing Templates
on your items with a few clicks.
Attention Sellers - Get Templates
Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AUTOGRAPH on PERSONAL LETTER. Caricaturist $49.99
YALE LITERARY MAGAZINE 12 1901 George Cruikshank; Arnold Bocklin $9.99
1878 Artist & Caricaturist George Cruikshank Illustrated $27.99
George Cruikshank British Illustrator Undated Sketch Book Page Ref 51394 $17.02
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4 1/2" x 7" 3 pages on 2 COA $249.00
The Comic Almanack ILLUSTRATIONS by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK 1835-1843 Book $22.02
George Cruikshank British Illustrator Sketch Book vintage facsimiles Ref 51411 $104.83
Greenwich Hospital Naval sketches George Cruikshank 56 X 38cms A6473 $251.92
|
