J. Pearson & Co. (active London, early 20th century)

A highly important collection of original holograph manuscripts and original holograph correspondence by the world's most eminent actors, actresses, artists, authors, composers, poets, poetesses, scientists, soldiers and statesmen, Part I, 1915

Ink on paper , 22 x 17 x 1.8 cm (8 11/16 x 6 11/16 x 11/16 in.)

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Object details

Accession number

5.1.11

Primary Creator

J. Pearson & Co. (active London, early 20th century)

Full title

A highly important collection of original holograph manuscripts and original holograph correspondence by the world's most eminent actors, actresses, artists, authors, composers, poets, poetesses, scientists, soldiers and statesmen, Part I

Creation Date

1915

Object Case

Earlier Authors Case

Language

English

Publication Place

London

Description

1 of 2 volumes, 210 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.

Marks

Inscribed (cover, red crayon pencil): 94 / 98
Mark (page 142): Red check mark by lot 98 for a Thomas Gainsborough collection of 5 holgrpah letters.

Dimensions

22 x 17 x 1.8 cm (8 11/16 x 6 11/16 x 11/16 in.)

Display Media

Ink on paper

Web Commentary

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Permanent Gallery Location

Long Gallery

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