FRITH
(William P., 1819-1909, Artist), Sir Luke FILDES (1844-1927, Painter), Seymour LUCAS (1849-1923, Genre Painter, R.A.) and Henrietta WARD (1832-1924, Artist)
Menu in honour of his 89th birthday
signed by his friends and family, the cover has a photographic reproduction of his painting "The Derby Day", inscribed "Wm Frith C.V.O. Jany 9th 1908, 89th Birthday. Many happy returns of the day", inside are the signatures and the menu for the dinner, starting with "Consommé Royal, Potage Tortue. Turbot à l'Innocent, Petites Crèmes de Homard en Mayonnaise ..." continuing with Hare, Poularde, Mutton and finishing with Christmas pudding and mince pies, 7½" x 4½" folded card, together with a small photo of Frith with his signature underneath, 2" x 2", and a small pencil sketch presumably done by one of the guests, the menu 40 Great Cumberland Place, 9th January
the two leaves of the menu have separated at the fold
Item Date:
1908
Stock No:
40593
£225
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FRONTISPIECE
Fine Emblematic Engraving,
showing Bribery with a bag of money trying to corrupt the seated figure of Justice, while Death looks on, above is a quotation from Juvenal, 'I do not wish, nor can I promise the death of my father', drawn and engraved by Suor (Sister) Isabella, no place, no date, c.
Item Date:
1700
Stock No:
50821
£35
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FURNISS
(Harry, 1854-1925, Caricaturist & Illustrator)
Excellent original pen and ink drawing signed with initials and dated
showing a tall thin man in a top hat in profile with his hands on his hips, he appears to be laughing, 1 side 8vo., no place,
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
39483
£150
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FURNISS
(Harry, 1854-1925, Caricaturist for 'Punch' 1880-1894)
Delightful Illustrated Autograph Letter Signed to Barclay
With an amusing picture of Furniss flying with angel's wings, titled "On the Wire", the letter says that he has "been travelling about for the last fortnight & just arrived here, Brading I. of Wight to join Mrs Furniss & family. They had received your very kind present of Grouse in my absence and much enjoyed it & I write to thank you heartily - although rather late in the day. I see by the label the Grouse comes from Cere & Mildmay but as your card was found inside I take it you have been the kind sender ...", and then saying that he is off to Leeds for the "meeting of the British Convention", 3 sides 8vo., no place but Isle of Wight, 27th August
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
39485
£175
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FURNISS
(Harry, 1854-1925, Caricaturist and Illustrator)
Fine signature from end of Autograph Letter Signed, inscribed "Yours very truly",
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
11415
£10
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