Illustrated Autographed Letter Signed with Two Hand-Colored Drawings
Language: English
- Signed
- Used
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
AbeBooks seller since September 25, 1996
Condition: Used
US$ 1,400.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Original illustrated autographed letter signed by Frederick Stuart Church. Written in Church's distinctive hand across two adjoining pages, featuring two pen illustrations. One of a bird interacting with a small winged cherub and the other of a bear holding two framed pictures. The contents of the letter to Mr Dillon discuss the delivery and placement of pictures and thanks for kind wished, signed "Fred S. Church." Presented in blue matting with a white border in a gold toned frame measuring 18 1/2 x 15". Condition: Minor toning and original folds. Text and illustrations well preserved and visible. Circa 1905 - 1910. Frederick Stuart Church was among America's distinguished illustrators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work appeared in leading publications, including Harper's Weekly and Harper's Bazaar, and his paintings and illustrations were celebrated for their inventive combinations of animals, fantasy, and sentimental imagery. Church was also known for embellishing his personal correspondence with delightful original sketches, making his illustrated letters particularly desirable examples of his artistic legacy.…
Seller Inventory # 340145
Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
New York, NY, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 11.00 |
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Store description
We are a large retail store, with 6 floors of out-of-print and rare books, (including Americana, modern first editions, history of medicine and science), antique maps and prints, autograph manuscripts, letters & signatures.
Specialty
Americana, Art, Autographs, History of Medicine, Modern First Editions, Antique Prints & Maps, Rare Books, Women, World History, Scholarly Books on All SubjectsAssociation member
Seller's business information
Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
116 East 59th Street
New York, NY U.S.A. 10022
Terms of sale
All items are offered net, subject to prior sale.
Returns accepted within 7 days of receipt -- please contact us first.
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Appropriate sales tax will be added for all New York State residents.
Argosy Book Store, Inc.
Benjamin Lowry
116 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
USA
telephone 212-753-4455
fax 212-593-4784
email argosy@argosybooks.com
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are estimates based on an "average" book weighing 2 pounds and measuring no more than 10 x 7 inches. If your book(s) are heavy and/or large, we may contact you to request extra shipping charges...
DOMESTIC SHIPPING:
Media Mail (Book rate) is $4.00 for 1st volume and $2.00 for each additional volume.
Priority mail is $11.00 for 1st volume and $3.00 for each additional volume.
UPS is $14.00 for 1st volume, $3.00 for each additional volume.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
Books of "average" size might be sent overseas via Global Priority Airmail for $35.00 each volume, but oversized or overweight books must be sent by other methods or carriers, and will almost certainly cost more, depending on the actual weight.