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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition First Printing. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This Book marks my first step into the world of writing - an attempt to capture thoughts, feelings and stories that have lived inside me for years.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. This autograph letter signed accompanied a portrait sent to O. P. Heggie: "Here's the portrait! The best of luck to you. If you'd like some kind of frame other than this I can use this one. The cost of the frame and glass was twelve bones Faithfully yours/Chase." Written  on 8½" x 5 ½" letterhead imprinted:  "Joseph Cummings Chase Studio: Hotel Chelsea, 222 West 23rd Street, New York City". Joseph Cummings Chase (1878-1965) was an American portrait artist. In addition to WWI and WWII heroes, he painted leading figures in the arts and theater. He lived and painted at the Chelsea Hotel in the 1920s. Oliver Peters Heggie (1877-1936), an Australian theater and film actor, began in amateur theater productions in Sydney and London. He gained prominence on Broadway (NYC), playing the lead in Androcles and The Lion, Old Man Minick in Minick, Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, Diggory in She Stoops to Conquer and others. He moved to Hollywood in 1928 and appeared in 27 films, including: The Count of Monte Cristo, The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu, etc. Condition: In very good condition. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Near Fine. Dan Burne Jones bibliographer for the artist Rockwell Kent writes to Stephen J Janokowski about books being "purposely" "overlooked in the compiling of a bibliography." The tone of the letter reveals Jones's impatience with the inquiry. Jones's The Prints of Rockwell Kent: A Catalogue Raisonne only lists Kent's best-known wood cuts, lithographs and prints. The missing entry is that of "Pushkin's works which has a covere [sic] design by Rockwell Kent!" for which Jones provides an alternate reference and goes on to add that "[t]hese types of bibliographies are not complete." Signed, Dan Burne Jones. He adds a handwritten postscript: "Enclosed is a copy of our bookplate done by R. K. and one I did which for [sic] the XVII Meeting of the International Ex Libris Society held in Lugano Switzerland in 1975." Typed letter signed on 11" x  8 ½" ivory Dan Burne Jones letterhead is dated January 28, 1982. The left top corner has a small cut  of a winged angel facing sideways in supplication. An accompanying envelope is addressed to: "Stephen J. Jankowski, 450 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York, 12206." Dan Burne Jones (1908-1995) was an American artist and illustrator known for his wood engravings, and lithographs, and as the bibliographer for the artist Rockwell Kent. His lithographs When Nightfall Comes and The Dream Keeper are at the National Gallery of Art. Condition: Mailing foldlines otherwise fine. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Good. In this autograph letter signed, Edwards states in part: "I have not heard from you since I sent you the drawing for the "Initial I", for the book. Will you please send me plate proofs of both it and the headband -- for my records, -- and anything else you have of interest. I have not heard anything more about the book, but of course I am greatly interested in it and all that concerns it." Written on a sheet of 10" x 8" stationery with an embossed stamp "George Wharton Edwards Greenwich, Conn" at the top. Item #A01325 George Wharton Edwards (1859-1950) was an American impressionist painter, as well as, an author and illustrator. He was a member of the Cos Cob Art Colony, Art Director at Collier's Magazine and headed the Art Department at the American Bank Note Company. Condition: Mailing folds with some offsetting of the ink, a short tear through the embossed stamp has been reinforced with archival tissue/tape on verso, generally good condition. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. Although not dated or addressed to anyone by name, this letter is almost certainly a follow-up to a March 1, 1921, letter that Fred Wagner sent to Mr. Folsom in New York City - Arthur H. Folsom was the owner of Folsom Galleries at the time, dedicated to impressionist and other "modern" styles of art. Wagner writes here, "Some time ago I sent a Box with Pastels and Water Colors, to have you look over them, with the view of your selecting some to Exhibit for sale. I hope they arrived safely and met with your favor. hoping to hear from you I remain yours Truly, Fred Wagner." Written on a single page of Philadelphia Sketch Club letterhead, which measures approximately 8.5" x 5.5". Wagner was a member of the Sketch Club for more than 40 years, and was its Vice President in 1923. The signature is very clearly written. Frederick R. Wagner (1860-1940) was an American impressionist painter and pastel artist. From suburban Philadelphia, he began studying with Thomas Eakins at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1878. He began teaching just four years later, and exhibited his artwork throughout his life. Among the most notable of his showings, he had two paintings in 1913's Armory Show in New York - considered to be the first major exhibition of Modern Art in the US. Condition: Has a small hole that does not affect the text - most likely from a letter spike. Otherwise in very good condition and easy to display, with nice art content. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Good. In this two-page autograph letter signed Frost writes in part: "I send you. the copy of the Bull Calf sent me last week: I did not write in the fly leaf as you suggested because I couldn't think of anything to caricature. I wanted to make something appropriate but I couldn't hit on just the thing. So I put in a little drawing that was made for the book. It is not the original of the one in the book, but one I laid aside and is better than the one in the book: If Mr. Wilson does not like the drawing inserted as it is [??] better than anything I could have done offhand. But be sure to tell him that if he wants one on the fly leaf to tear this one out and keep it and send me the book and I will do another. I'm not writing in my usual beautiful Spencerian hand this evening: I've been sawing ice all the afternoon, helping to fill the ice house and my paw is stiff: Farmers have a hard, cold life". Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928), American artist, illustrator, and cartoonist, was very prolific and is particularly remembered for his "Uncle Remus" illustrations and his realistic hunting/sporting prints. Letter is written on a 6 1/2" x 6 1/4" sheet of stationery imprinted: "Convent, Morris County, New Jersey." Letter is addressed to Mr. Bok. possibly the editor/author Edward Bok. doing a favor for a friend or client. Condition: Loss of a line of text at the bottom of page one, archival repair of fold separation, chips to corners. Even with the faults. a readable and entertaining letter from this important artist. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. In this one-page autograph letter signed, which is addressed to the Reverend William Valentine, Eastlake states in part: "I conceive that the chief interest of the portrait to which you refer must consist in the history connected with it. The painter is probably unknown." Sir Charles Lock Eastlake (1793-1865) was a British painter, art scholar, and keeper of London's National Gallery (later its first Director). During the same year as this letter he was elected President of the Royal Academy and knighted. 7" x 4 1/2".  Condition: Mailing fold lines, otherwise very good. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. In this c. 1893 autograph letter signed Will H. Low thanks Mr. [Carey] about edits to his Monvel article. [The Monvel article was published in The Century, 1894.] The letter reads, "I return proof of the Monvel article. I had made reference to several drawings which have not been reproduced and of these I have only marked in the proof one to be omitted. The drawings reproduced serve to explain themselves and the mention made of the other may stimulate curiosity to know more of the books. It would seem better in the arrangement of the pages to have my portrait of Monvel nearer the first pages of the article and substitute his portrait of a young girl in the place you have given mine. I have left as you will see much of your improvements in my grammar and constructionfor which I thank you." Letter is signed Faithfully Yours, Will H. Low. Written on 7" x 9" light blue laid paper bearing the address: "42 West Fifteenth Street". Will Hicok Low (1853-1932) was an American artist, illustrator, muralist, and art critic for Scribner's and The Century magazines. He studied in the atelier of Jean-Léon Gérôme in Paris. After his return to the United States, he became active as a muralist, illustrator, and decorative painter, performing prominent commissions such as the ceiling murals and decorations of New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel and the New York State Department of Education rotunda in Albany, NY. His recognition as an artist was heightened when he decorated and illustrated a deluxe edition of John Keats' Lamia (1885). He also taught at the Cooper Union, New York (1882-1885), and at the School of the National Academy of Design (1889-1892). Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel (1881-1949) was a major 19th century French children's book illustrator and friend of Low's. Condition: Tipped to an album page along the left blank margin, otherwise in very good condition. Signed by Author(s).

The artist Rockwell Kent graciously acknowledges that the "grace and spirit" with which the philosopher Lewis Mumford writes that he will not speak, "only increase[s] [his] disappointment." Signed "Faithfully yours, / Rockwell Kent." Typed letter signed on 8 ½" x 5 ½" letterhead imprinted " Rockwell Kent Ausable Forks, New York".  Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) was an illustrious American painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, and muralist. Lewis Mumford (1895-1990) was an American architectural historian, philosopher and literary critic who wrote about the impact of technology and urbanization on human societies. Condition: In very good condition.

No Binding. Zustand: Good. This charming letter to friends humorously announces the birth of Weber's second child. He writes in full: "Dear Leonard and Adah:- I am pleased to inform you that Frances gave birth to a lovely baby-girl last Friday at her mother's home in Trenton. The child-infant was so eager to see the light that she did not wait for the leadership of a scientist-doctor, who came, however, a half hour too late for him to officiate as "deliverer". Only the menial duties were left to him. And the kiddy was so clever as to dodge the "portals" of the confinement hospital. She doesn't believe in ordinary precincts or banal environment. An individualist from the first moment. And strange isn't it, that this little one was born on the very day and hour her brother was born -- four years ago. With best wishes to you from Frances and myself. I am with love to you both Max / Frances and baby are doing well." Max Weber (1881-1961) studied and/or associated with a host of 20th century's major artists--beginning with Arthur Wesley Dow in the U.S. and, in Paris, Henri Matisse, Henri Rousseau, Pablo Picasso, etc. He is widely credited with introducing Cubism to America. This autograph letter signed is written on an 11" x 8" sheet of stationery imprinted: "Max Weber Nassau Haven Long Island".  Condition: Mailing fold lines, perimeter spots/soil. Generally good condition, signed "Max", and written in his distinctive "artistic" hand. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Near Fine. In this typed letter signed Rockwell writes in part: ".I went to the Art Students' League and the National Academy in New York City to study but, to be completely truthful, I do not know the rating of any of the art schools today. I have heard the art school at the Boston Museum recommended but I know nothing about it." Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) is known for his paintings that reflect scenes of everyday American life and especially for his cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post. Typed on a 7 3/4" x 5 3/4" sheet of imprinted stationery. Comes with transmittal envelope.  Condition: Mailing fold, otherwise fine condition. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Near Fine. In this autograph letter signed Benton writes, in part, to his cousin Blanche [Benton Lonegren]: ".a collection of my writings, 1916 to 1960, is about to be issued by the Kansas University Press. And still another book is being prepared by a New York publisher which will survey all of my work from 1909 to date. I am working on material for that now." Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), the American artist and muralist, was a full member of the National Academy of Design. He is most associated with his embrace of the Regionalist art movement. Letter is written on a 10 1/2" x 7 1/4" sheet of personal stationery imprinted with his name and address. he has signed familiarly, "Tom". Condition: Fold lines, otherwise fine.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. In this chatty 2-page letter John writes to Viva King, his secretary/model, in part: ".mumps is a ridiculous anti-climax after my Spanish plans! I was to have gone off with a Frenchman--who has suddenly returned to London. but I'm afraid I should find him noisy & vociferous. Still he has two studios in Paris, one of which he offers me. my malady seems passing off to-day. I'm told it sometimes attacks men's lower regions. If I recover as gracefully as you did I shall not complain--you looked particularly beautiful. I'm sorry you're suffering from your gout again. read that work "Batouala" [published 1921]. David will give it [to] you." Augustus John (1878-1961), Welsh painter and printmaker, gained considerable fame as a portrait painter and painted many of his famous contemporaries, including: Dylan Thomas, W. B. Yeats, T. E. Lawrence, Tallulah Bankhead, etc. Autograph letter signed on two sides of a 10" x 6 1/2" sheet of paper written from John's home at Alderney Manor.  Condition: Mailing fold lines, otherwise very good. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. In this chatty 4-page letter to socialite, and John's secretary and model, Viva King he admits to barely tolerating his painting commission and the need to be abroad and stay at his sitter's home. He says in part: ".I have been having a Hellish time here. How mad I was to allow myself to go and stay with this family. I have been working hard in spite of--or because of everything and I do hope I shall shortly have done enough to be able to return to England. My plan here is to retire to my room here immediately after dinner excusing myself on the pretext that I am engaged in writing my memoirs. This ruse not only assures me a certain necessary solitude but, I think, encourages my hosts to behave rather more circumspect than they might otherwise do." Augustus John (1878-1961), Welsh painter and printmaker, gained considerable fame as a portrait painter and painted many of his famous contemporaries, including: Dylan Thomas, W. B. Yeats, T. E. Lawrence, Tallulah Bankhead, etc. Autograph letter signed "Augustus", written on a folded 7 3/4" x 11 1/2" sheet of stationery imprinted: "Runnymede-by-the-Sea Little Boars Head New Hampshire" (Summer estate of Massachusetts Governor and U.S. Congressman Alvin Fuller). Condition: Mailing fold lines, light soil, generally very good. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Good. In this 1886 autograph letter signed, Millais writes: "Dear Sir, I am not in a position to undertake any more work just now. May I suggest the name of George Reid RSA. He is a most admirable painter. Yours faithfully, JE Millais. My price is a 1000 guineas for a half length." George Reid (1841-1913) was a Scottish painter who was president of the Royal Scottish Academy from 1891 to 1902. Written on one side of a 7" x 4 3/8" sheet of Millais' stationery imprinted: "2. Palace Gate, Kensington." Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896), the English painter and illustrator, was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He was elected a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1853 and became its president just before his death. Condition: Mailing fold, overall foxing. Generally good condition with a large, clear signature. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. In this effusive two-page typed letter signed, Arms goes on at great length about the gift of prints that artist/friend, Eugene[?] has given to him. "I honestly believe your work and your friendship have been the most powerful influences for good in my life, and if I have done anything worth-while it is because of an inspiration largely derived from you." Arms signs "Your devoted friend, John," signs a postscript "John," and has made two manuscript corrections in his hand. John Taylor Arms (1887-1953) is primarily known for his printmaking/etching prowess. He served as president of the Society of American Graphic Artists and was a member of the National Academy of Design. Typed on two 12" x 8 1/2" sheets of letterhead imprinted: "Mill Stones' Studio of John Taylor Arms Greenfield Hill Fairfield, Conn."  Condition: Fold lines with a short separation at the right margin of page two repaired on verso with archival tissue/tape. Otherwise very good. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Good. This fascinating letter connects three prominent artists of the late 18th/early 19th centuries. Benjamin West writes to Samuel Lysons and expresses his "opinion (as President of the Royal Academy). [of] the abilities of Mr. Richard Smirke. he is highly accomplished in drawing the human figure, as well, as in the management of colours. no one more capable of delineating the work you assigned to the care of his pencil." Benjamin West (1738-1820), an American expatriate in London, was named Historical Painter to the Court of King George III. He was largely responsible for founding the Royal Academy and was its second president. Samuel Lyons (1763-1819) was a British engraver and antiquarian. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1797 and was a professor in the Royal Academy. Richard Smirke (1778-1815) studied painting at the Royal Academy and is best remembered for his work as an antiquarian draughtsman. This autograph letter signed is written on a 9" x 7" piece of laid paper and is dated November 12, 1800 from West's home on Newman St. in London. Paper is boldly watermarked: "Hayes & Wise". Condition: Toned around the perimeter from prior matting, two small remnants of hinging tape on verso, otherwise good condition. quite readable with a good, strong signature. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Fine. In this Jan. 3, 1976 autograph letter signed, Wengenroth writes in part: "It was with the greatest pleasure that I read your review of my book in the January issue of 'American Artist'." Stow Wengenroth (1906-1978) is remembered mostly for his highly accomplished lithographs. He was a full member of the National Academy of Design, American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Prairie Printmakers and his works are in most major art institutions (Library of Congress, Whitney Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc.) Fridolf Johnson (1905-1988) was a professional calligrapher who served as editor of the magazine "American Artist". As an avid collector and designer of bookplates he authored the book "A Treasury of Bookplates from the Renaissance to the Present". ALS is written on a sheet of 10 1/4" x 6 1/2" personal stationery imprinted with Wengenroth's name and address. Comes with the transmittal envelope addressed in his hand and redirected in another hand, and a copy of a letter Johnson wrote to Wengenroth a week later. Condition: Fold lines, otherwise fine condition. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Zustand: Good. American artist Robert Fulton Ludlow (1846-1930) wrote these two autograph letters signed discussing his portrait of Robert Burns. In the first letter, dated Aug 29th, 1906, Ludlow writes to Mr. Fazackerly of the art gallery, Annesley & Co., that, the Burns portrait stretcher is 25-30. In the second letter, dated Sept. 10th, 1906, Ludlow writes to Annesley & Co. that he is sending to you this morning the Burns portrait by expriss [sic]. Boxed with it you will find a news paper clipping speaking well of it. I would like to have it put with it. Will you please send word on receipt of it. Also when you will have it on exhibition. Robert Fulton Ludlow was a grandson of Robert Fulton (1765-1815), the first person to develop a commercially successful steamboat. Ludlow was a well-known portrait and landscape painter who studied in London under Benjamin West. Some of his best known works are: Sunnyside, the home of Washington Irving, Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington, and The Clermont, his ancestor s first steamboat. Each letter is written from Ludlow s home in Claverack, NY and measures 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 . Condition: Both letters have fold lines, toning along edges and small chips. The letter to Mr. Fazackerly is missing a 3 piece at the blank margin under the signature due to iron gall ink, not affecting signature. Overall good condition.

No Binding. Zustand: Near Fine. On a small card in his meticulous hand, Rockwell Kent wrote a humorously didactic note to a young collector Charles H. Patton Jr.: "I hope that before you are thirteen years old you will have: Improved your handwriting, Learned that I do not make the covers for the Saturday Evening Post [Kent shares a name with the illustrator Norman Rockwell who did provide the cover art for numerous issues of the Sat. Eve. Post] Stopped the foolishness of collecting autographs.        Rockwell Kent." Autograph letter signed on approx. 4" x 2 ¼" ivory blank card.  Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) was an illustrious American painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, and muralist. Condition: Mounting residue on verso, otherwise fine condition.