Post Office Greetings Telegram. Designed by Rex Whistler

The General Post Office. 7 November 1936. A folded telegram with handwritten ink message. Printed colour design by Rex Whistler with gilt borders. English. 168x168mm. kg. Very good; light wear to paper, a couple of small marks to paper, horizontal and vertical fold. A delightful golden telegram with a design by Rex Whistler. Whistler's designs features agricultural tools and instruments joined by two cornucopia, from which flow an abundance of fruit and flowers. A pink title cartouche heads the design and gilt and blue borders frame it. The telegram was used between June 29th and December 14th 1936. Laurence Whistler writes that 'The printed form conveys little of the delicacy of the original design' which was executed in sepia ink and water-colour. The handwritten message sends 'Happiness & good luck' to Mr. and Mrs. Wright from Arthur and Chris. [Whistler & Fuller. The Work of Rex Whistler. No. 620] Beaux Books specialises in fine and rare books on art and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. We welcome questions about our books and we are happy to provide any extra images. Buy with confidence from an experienced bookseller.…