West Benjamin, Signed (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Near fine. 1st Edition. A near fine copy in blue paper with yellow writing. 1st edition. Signed on the half-title page by the editor. A program honoring Parke Rouse, Jr., the Editor, at the First United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA is laid in. Signed by Editor.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Henry Moore (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, presentation copy. Signed by Edward Sackville-West on copyright page. Very good book in good- dust jacket. Clean, bright, and otherwise unmarked with bumping to corners and sunfading to edges of boards. Dust jacket is chipped and worn, with strip missing along top edge of rear panel. Orchestral score by Benjamin Britten. Six drawings by Henry Moore. Includes publisher's postcard stating 'With the Compliments of the Author'. Signed by Author(s).

s/w-Großfoto (Szene, quer 4 to, in Five Finger Exercise, mit Maximilian Schell, Jack Hawkins, Rosalind Russell, Columbia 1962), eigenhändig signiert.

BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820). West painted famous historical scenes such as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky.ANS. 1 pg. 3 x 7. March 7, 1785. N.p. An autographed note signed Ben West: The Note given to Col Hunt by Col Morey in June 1782 was 43~2~6 Interest to March 7th 1785 7~1~10. This note appears to be an informal affidavit indicating the amount of money paid to Col Hunt and the accruing interest on it over the intervening three years, totaling 50 pounds, four shillings, and four pence. In the late 18th century, Hunt was historical painter to the Court of St. James at an annual fee of 1,000. The note is in very condition.

BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820). West was an American artist known for his large historical paintings, such as The Death of General Wolfe. He moved to England in 1763, and George III appointed him the court painter. He was the second president of the Royal Academy. ALS. 1pg. 4 x 7 . February 17, 1814. Newman Street. An autograph letter signed Benj West to Sir Richard Phillips, a prominent British author and publisher: You will not be surprised when I inform you what has been the cause of my not having answered your last letter to me, before this time. It has been the gout in my right hand, which deprived me of the power of the pencil, as well as the pen and this is almost the first attempt at either. Should you be coming into my neighborhood, and give me a call in conversation on the subject of your letter, I may more clearly understand what is your wish respecting my picture, and the wood print. In 1814, Phillips wrote the book Reasons for not eating animal food, or any thing that has enjoyed sensitive life. The letter has dark ink and a slightly ragged top edge. It is in very good condition.

No Binding. Condition: Good. This fascinating letter connects three prominent artists of the late 18th/early 19th centuries. Benjamin West writes to Samuel Lysons and expresses his "opinion (as President of the Royal Academy). [of] the abilities of Mr. Richard Smirke. he is highly accomplished in drawing the human figure, as well, as in the management of colours. no one more capable of delineating the work you assigned to the care of his pencil." Benjamin West (1738-1820), an American expatriate in London, was named Historical Painter to the Court of King George III. He was largely responsible for founding the Royal Academy and was its second president. Samuel Lyons (1763-1819) was a British engraver and antiquarian. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1797 and was a professor in the Royal Academy. Richard Smirke (1778-1815) studied painting at the Royal Academy and is best remembered for his work as an antiquarian draughtsman. This autograph letter signed is written on a 9" x 7" piece of laid paper and is dated November 12, 1800 from West's home on Newman St. in London. Paper is boldly watermarked: "Hayes & Wise". Condition: Toned around the perimeter from prior matting, two small remnants of hinging tape on verso, otherwise good condition. quite readable with a good, strong signature. Signed by Author(s).