Sir John Gilbert Signed (1 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by Sir John Gilbert. Undated. A letter to a publishing house discussing him returning a cheque with additional written material regarding publishing royalties and contacting ' Berlin House'. To the rest of the letter the unknown recipient from the publishing house has replied. Sir John Gilbert RA ( 1817 - 1897) was an English artist, illustrator. Gilbert was born in Blackheath, Surrey, and taught himself to paint. His only formal instruction was from George Lance. Skilled in several media, Gilbert gained the nickname, "the Scott of painting". He was best known for the illustrations and wood-engravings he produced for the Illustrated London News. Size is 115mm x 89mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Light gum marks to rear page. Ref19257. Signed by Author(s).…