GILBERT
(Sir Alfred, 1854-1934, Sculptor of 'Eros' in Piccadilly Circus etc)
Long Autograph Letter Signed to Madam
apologising that his "letter should have conveyed a wrong meaning. I had no with to deny your coming to my studio as visitor, but as I have a distinct dislike of being written about I merely wished to convey to you as a critic that as long as my work was under my hands, I prefer not to show it through journalistic description to the outside World ..." inviting her to come when he will be "only too pleased to show you anything and everything I am doing if it interests you personally ..." but insisting that she must not write about it, 4 sides 8vo., The Avenue, 76 Fulham Road, 23rd March
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0
Stock No:
29982
£175
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GILBERT
(Sir Alfred, 1854-1934, Sculptor of ‘Eros’ in Piccadilly Circus etc)
2nd part of an Autograph Letter Signed, so missing the first page and correspondent’s name
this page starting “a-board this new ship he will have the advantage of a Naval Instructor. We quite understand how it is that you have not been, but nevertheless, we are all anxious to have you and your wife with us. Can’t you come on Sunday... but do come and soon...”, 1 side 8vo., and I side oblong 4to., 16 Maida Vale, no date
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0
Stock No:
42088
£75
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GILBERT
(Sir John, 1817-1897, Historical Painter, Illustrator and Engraver, R. A.)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Agnew,
thanking him for his "kindly remembrance of me. Your invitation to dine with you ... I should have been very glad to accept but I cannot have that pleasure. The heavy and anxious daily work at the Acady which beings on the 29th inst - the selection and offer, the hanging of the works sent for exhibition is most fatiguing - more than that I am troubled with rheumatism which sends me home as early as possible, dreading the cold and damps of night ...", 2 sides 8vo., Blackheath, 18th March, no year but circa
Item Date:
1880
Stock No:
41709
£125
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GILBERT
(Sir Alfred, 1854-1934, Sculptor of 'Eros' in Piccadilly Circus etc)
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Wolseley
giving his autograph, he says he is "very glad to be able to give you a pleasure so easily and myself an honour by signing myself ...", 1 side oblong 8vo., 18 Maida Vale, W., 18th April
Item Date:
1893
Stock No:
41719
£60
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GILL
(Eric, 1882-1940, Sculptor, Engraver, Writer & Typographer)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Everard MEYNELL
(1882-1926, Sculptor, son of Wilfred and Alice and brother of Sir Francis) thanking him for his “cheque for £25 on account duly received. When you send the balance - a very small amount by the way - please return the mason’s account for fixing, and I will pay it....”. 1 side 4to., with original autograph envelope, Ditchling Sussex headed paper, 10th June
Item Date:
1911
Stock No:
42093
£375
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