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Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., ARA, RWS (British, 1833-1898) Hymen, the goddess of marriage holding a harp; A Married couple being blessed the first inscribed and dated upper right with initials "AG / 1876" (a dedication to Agnes Graham), the second signed upper right "From EBJ" pencil on card, two framed together, 33 x 16.5 cm (13 x 6.5in) each, overall 51 x 56cm (20 x 22in) Provenance: Agnes Graham (1861-1937) and by direct descent Exhibited: Midland Counties Art Museum, Nottingham Castle, Selected pictures by living and deceased artists. Works by Italian masters of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th centuries and pictures by Dante G. Rossetti, Ford Maddox Brown, E. Burne Jones A.R.A. and R. Spencer Stanhope, etc., February 1892, no. 75, as "Orpheus (pencil studies)", Lent by Major Jekyll, R.E. (1846-1932) Other Notes: The present drawings are dedicated to the artist and writer, Agnes Graham (1861-1937, later Dame Agnes Jekyll, m. 1881), with whom Burne-Jones had a long and affectionate correspondence. Agnes was the daughter of one of the artist's most devoted patrons - William Graham (1817-1885), the affluent Scottish merchant, Liberal MP for Glasgow (1865-1874) and patron of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Having first encountered Burne-Jones' works in 1864, Graham became close friends with the artist and started collecting his works, amassing the biggest collection at the time. Graham often invited him to his country house in Stobhall, Perthshire, and Burne-Jones thus became closely acquainted with Graham's daughters - both Agnes and her elder sister, Frances (1854-1940, later Lady Horner). A voluminous correspondent, Burne-Jones exchanged numerous letters with the family over a period of thirty years. The letters, in which he casts himself as a mentor to both sisters, give a fascinating insight into their relationship and show the affinity that he felt for the Graham daughters. Frances became one of his most intimate friends and his muse, often being asked to model for his works. His fondness for Agnes is expressed in his correspondence to her, which commenced in 1876 when she and her family were making a tour of Italy. In his letters - which he often illustrated for Agnes' pleasure - he adopts a playful yet informative tone and offers advice, seeking to instil in her the aesthetic tastes that he shared with her father. Agnes' affection for him was shown when she made him godfather to her daughter, Pamela Jekyll. Although Burne-Jones played a lesser part in Agnes' life, the present drawings and the surviving correspondence in the following lot, attest to the artist's high regard for his greatest patron's younger daughter. We are grateful to The Burne-Jones Catalogue Raisonné who have confirmed that these drawings are by Sir Edward Burne-Jones Bt and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue of the drawings of the artist. They have also helpfully pointed out that these are preparatory studies for the painting Hymenaeus, now in the Delaware Art Museum, which the painter gave to Luke Ionides upon his marriage in 1869. The date and inscription on the present drawings are from when Burne-Jones later gave them to Agnes Graham. Each stuck down to card. Two mounted together. Some staining under the mount. Little foxing throughout both drawings.
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (British, 1833-1898) An album of 83 letters written by Sir Edward Burne-Jones to Agnes Graham (1861-1937) between 1876 and 1894, including 20 of which with amusing illustrations or doodles by Burne-Jones, and 3 extra leaves of single figure pencil sketches. The album also includes one letter to William Graham, his patron, and one to Herbert Jekyll, Agnes' husband. Agnes Graham was the younger daughter of Burne-Jones' patron, William Graham, and the letters are written in an intimate and caring, emotional and often effusive manner, clearly showing the depth of fatherly feeling he felt for Agnes - both well before and after her marriage to Herbert Jekyll. The majority of the letters have Agnes' pencil dates added, as none are dated by their author. Burne-Jones usually addresses her 'Dear Aggie' or 'Dear little Aggie' and signs himself 'EBJ' until 1892 - whereafter he tends to use the name 'Angelo' or just 'A'. The letters sometimes mention her sister, Frances, who had been a model for the artist, and with whom he had had an infatuation. He occasionally talks of pictures he is working on, colleagues or friends including Ruskin, his and his family's health and trips, but above all, he writes to Agnes in a conversational way - either in answer to a letter from her, or, more often, craving her news whether about her travels, her family and her own young children, or her views on some subject he raises. Burne-Jones portrays himself as a hard-working artist often beset by ailments, and in need of emotional support through Agnes' friendship and letters. From the many letters, the following are just a few of the noteworthy passages or excerpts that reveal something of Burne-Jones' character or mindset: July 1876, writing to Agnes in Italy '... I ought to have given you some lessons how to control and frustrate the imperious and rash will of that imperial lady your sister...' August 1876 'Rain letters upon me, because I am going to be very dull and have nothing to do but think of my sins...' September 1876, referring to artistic matters, 'Tomorrow I speak in Hyde Park to a deputation of the Clerkenwell Commune on the Eastern Question, and on Monday on the same matter at Whitechapel... and my mornings are spent designing banners. The School of Art Needlework people have refused to work them, and I only want you and Frances to cart them out.' Provenance: Agnes Graham (1861-1937) and by direct descent Some of the letters are partly stuck to album leaves, whilst others are loose. A few have been trimmed.
"West Cumberland Potteries", by Florence Sibson (1991), "Inside The Real Lakeland" by A.H. Griffin (1961), "Round Carlisle Cross" by James Walter Brown (1951), "Lakeland & The Borders of Long Ago" by Walter T. McIntire (1948), "Fell Days" by Graham Sutton (1948), "Cumberland & Westmorland" by Norman Nicholson (1949), "The Place Names of Cumberland & Westmorland" by W.J. Sedgefield (1915), "Highways & Byways of The Lake District" (1932).
Thirteen volumes on mining in Wales, "Minions & Archaeological Survey of The Caradon Mining District" by Adam Sharp (1993), "Cwmorthin Slate Quarry" by Graham Isherwood, "Rhosydd Slate Quarry" by J.T. Lewis, "The Old Metal Mines of Mid Wales" 5 volumes, "The Milwr Tunnel" by Chris Ebbs, "Dylife" by David E. Bick, "The Old Copper Mines of Snowdonia", "Metal Mines of North Wales", "A Gazetteer of Welsh Slate Industry" by Alun Richards.
Seven books on shooting and shotguns, "Cogswell & Harrison" by Graham Cooley & John Newton, "The Art of Gunsmithing - The Shotgun" by Lewis Potter (2006), "Bicentenary of A Gunmaker" by John E. Peskett, "The Shotgun History & Development" by Geoffrey Boothroyd, "Game Guns & Rifles - Percussion to Hammerless Ejectors in Britain" by Richard Akehurst (1985), "Shotguns & Gunsmiths - The Vintage Years" by Geoffrey Boothroyd (1986), "Purdey's - the Guns & the Family" by Richard Beaumont, signed by the author, (1984).
SOUL/FUNK/DISCO - 12". Dope collection of around 100 x twelves with grooves from the likes of Gene Chandler, Jaki Graham, Rah Band, Samuelle, Biddu Orchestra, Solar, Millie Scott, Rebbie Jackson, Carroll Thompson, Ashford & Simpson, Sea Level, Family Dance, Star Point, De Ric De, UK Players, Roy Ayers, Animal Nightlife, Galaxy, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Olympic Runners, Cameo, Jeunesse, Pointer Sisters, Linval Thompson, Alex Charles and Dee Lewis. Condition is generally Ex to Ex+.
GRAHAM GREENE, THE QUIET AMERICAN, issued on first publication by the Book Society Ltd. in association with William Heinemann Dec 1955, original dust jacket, priced 13s 6d net, complete with 'Book Society Choice and Daily Mail Book of the Month' band; an excellent example with only minor, moderate wear, slightly discoloured spine
Sci-fi and Horror Twelve signed, limited, or signed limited works by various authors including 5 by Graham Joyce and Ann Leckie's Hugo, Nebula dn A.C. Clarke-winning Ancillary Justice together with 30 other first editions including Joseph Pulver, Stephen Donaldson, Ursula le Guin and an additional seven works by Graham Joyce. [42]
[OO GAUGE]. A G.W.R. COLLECTION comprising a Hornby No.R392, G.W.R. County Class 4-4-0 tender locomotive 'County of Bedford', 3821, lined green livery, boxed; Airfix No.54150, G.W.R. Class 61xx 2-6-2 prairie tank locomotive, 6110, green livery, boxed; Lima No.L205103, G.W.R. King Class 4-6-0 tender locomotive 'King George V', 6000, lined green livery, boxed; Lima No.L205132, G.W.R. Railcar, 22, brown and cream livery, boxed; three Graham Farish G.W.R. Suburban coaches, brown and cream livery, each boxed; and two wagons, each boxed, (9).
FOOTBALL AUTOGRAPHS 1990'S A large hardback lined book filled with player stickers, some with signatures beside them. Over 200 signatures including David Rocastle, Michael Thomas, David Platt, Scott Minto, Dave Beasant, Steve Clarke, Kerry Dixon, Graham Roberts, Dean Saunders, Peter Shilton, Roy McFarland, Colin Harvey, Neville Southall, Tony Cottee, Graeme Sharp, Norman Whiteside, Kevin Sheedy, Peter Beardsley, John Barnes, Mick Harford, Alex Ferguson, Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince, Tony Cascarino, Terry Hurlock, Teddy Sheringham, Mark Bowen, Andy Townsend, Brian Clough, Nigel Clough, Des Walker, Archie Gemmel, Paul Parker, Neil Ruddock, Matt Le Tissier, Alan Shearer and Sammy Lee. Generally good
FOOTBALL AUTOGRAPHS / MISCELLANY Over 90 signatures on newspaper and magazine pictures including Terry Venables, Ian Callaghan, Pat Jennings, John Hughes, David Herd, Brian Talbot, Russell Osman, Charlie George, Stan Matthews and Don Rogers. Over 70 signed full magazine page pictures including Brian Talbot, Graham Rix, Gary Shaw, David Platt, Ray Graydon, Trevor Francis, Kenny Burns, Liam Brady, Pat Bonner, Peter Bonetti, Andy Townsend, Dennis Wise, Colin Todd, Kevin Hector, Norman Hunter, Johnny Giles, Ray Houghton and Sammy McIlroy. Unused Wolves home tickets with all 3 sections intact v. Chelsea X 2 and Sheff. Utd. X 2 both 73/4 and 2 sections intact v. QPR 73/4. Seven football annuals including Denis Law's Book of Soccer No. 2 issued in 1967. 15 Ty-Phoo Tea panels from 1960's. A complete bound set of Charles Buchan Football Monthly magazines for 1957. Soccer History magazine issues 36-43 and several 1990's football programmes. Fair to generally good
FOOTBALL AUTOGRAPHS 1990'S Hardback book, The Topical Times Football Book 1993 signed inside with over 130 signatures including Steve Bruce, Bruce Grobbelaar, Ian Rush, Peter Beardsley, Graham Taylor, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Merson, Ryan Giggs, Trevor Francis, Ron Atkinson, Graeme Souness, Ian Wright, Steve McManaman, Alan Smith of Arsenal, Roy Keane, John Fashanu, Anders Limpar, David Batty, Mark Wright, Dwight Yorke, Brian Deane, Dean Saunders, Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham, Brian Clough, Martin Keown, Kevin Ratcliffe and Matt Le Tissier. Generally good
Scarce Hardy Bros "The Club" Patent May fly polished mahogany dry fly box - c/w the original period celluloid cover - grain split to lid and with owners initial carved to the lid W.F.S - overall 5.75" x 3.5" x 1" Note: See Maxtone Graham Fishing Tackle of Yesterday p.107 "…there were three different boxes, the Eyed Fly box, one for May flies and one as a reservoir for transferring the bars to pocket boxes."

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