Eliza Sharpe Two Handwritten Signed Letters
by Sharpe, Eliza
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Cooperstown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Very Good. 1856 & 1858. Softcover. Remains of prior mounting along rear edges. Formerly folded for mailing. ; Two handwritten letters. Both signed Eliza Sharpe, both to Henry Mayford. One on blue paper with the handwritten heading Nov. 18th 1856, Hotel d Amiens, 13 rue des biens [illegible] Paris, with ink stamp of Crystal Palace Company. Second has handwritten heading 26 Howland St, Fitz Roy Square, June 2nd 1858. Both letters concern transport of her paintings. First: "Last spring I sent a drawing in water colors, called 'Charity Girls' for exhibition to the Crystal Palace and in August quitted my residence in London to come to Paris where I purpose staying some months longer. I do not know whether the picture ought to be removed - or whether it has been already and may be sent somewhere where it might sustain injury. ..." Second: "I am informed on makig enquiries at the Portland Bazaar, that pictures will be received there tomorrow from the Crystal Palace. I should therefore feel obliged by my copy from 'The Virgin of the Rocks' being forwarded at the same time. ..." .
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- Bookseller
- Willis Monie Books - ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 362015
- Title
- Eliza Sharpe Two Handwritten Signed Letters
- Author
- Sharpe, Eliza
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Date Published
- 1856 & 1858
- Keywords
- Handwritten Letter, Signed Letter
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Willis Monie Books - ABAA
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Cooperstown, New York
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