Calligraphy & Penmanship Richards (William H.) Manuscript Ornamental Album entitled 'Manuscript Ornamental Album comprising Specimens in Penmanship and Drawing' folio, dated 1847, including ink penmanship of title, unrelated title design, Ode to Spring, a page of decorative devices, and map of England and Wales with coloured borders inscribed W. H. Richards 1847, sample book pages with vignettes, an architectural plan and elevation and several pencil sketches including one further pasted and one loose, some signed W. H. Richards and dated, the pasted portrait sketch inscribed Jenny Lind 1847
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible.
Sold for £220
Calligraphy & Penmanship Richards (William H.) Manuscript Ornamental Album entitled 'Manuscript Ornamental Album comprising Specimens in Penmanship and Drawing' folio, dated 1847, including ink penmanship of title, unrelated title design, Ode to Spring, a page of decorative devices, and map of England and Wales with coloured borders inscribed W. H. Richards 1847, sample book pages with vignettes, an architectural plan and elevation and several pencil sketches including one further pasted and one loose, some signed W. H. Richards and dated, the pasted portrait sketch inscribed Jenny Lind 1847
Fine Books & Manuscripts
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible.
Auction: The March Auctions 2025, 25th Mar, 2025
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