Original Hand Sketched Illustration by May Wilson Preston 1906 Mont St-Michel: Seeing France with Uncle John

1906. Very Good. Original Hand Sketched Illustration by May Wilson Preston 1906 Mont St-Michel Rare Original Drawing This is a Original Sketch For Seeing France with Uncle John by May Wilson Preston .

This is the actual illustration that the cut was made from used in the book 'Seeing France with Uncle John' and the magazine serial in 1906 Century Magazine. 'Seeing France With Uncle John' By Anne Warner. After running as a serial in Century Magazine the story was published in book form See http://www.gutenberg.org/files/35574/35574-h/35574-h.htm#gs04 . On page 275 of the book is this original illustration. Condition: Very Good, boarder has stain, yellowing and corner rubbing. Sticker 7845 in corner. Backside has lettering and numbers signifying placement. Has official Century Co. decal with: Article - Seeing France with Uncle John Title - Mont St. Michel Artist - May Wilson Preston Remarks - 15 X 17 Board with illustration 8.75 X 11 Tall

May Wilson Preston (1873-1949) At the height of her career, May Wilson Preston was one of the highest paid illustrators in America. Her illustrations were seen weekly in the SATURDAY EVENING POST, etc and her name was well known. She and her husband, James Preston, lived in New York City and entertained the literary and artistic celebrities of the day.