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Guy Seymour Warre Mallet (1900-1973). Woodcut depicting a Wooded Roadside with stile. Unsigned. 18.5 x 13.5cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

AMENDED DESCRIPTION - Samuel Palmer (British, 1805-1881). The Early Ploughman. Etching on wove paper. Sheet 17.5 x 25cm, image 13 x 19.8cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce. Condition Report: Foxing evident around the border of the image and throughout the reverse of the paper, no tears or creases evident. Good impression.

Samuel Palmer (1805-1881). Girl and Cowherd in a Mountainous Landscape at Dusk. Etching, an illustration to The Eclogues of Virgil, proof before letters. Sheet size 18.5 x 23.5cm, plate size 14.5 x 19cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Constance Anne Parker (1921-2016). Hill Top Farm, Malham, Yorks. Etching, 1957. Signed and dated lower right. 12 x 16cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Paul Peter Piech (1920-1996). Peace on Earth. Ltd edition linocut print with Charles Sumner quotation. 1980. Numbered 4 of 30. Inscribed To HT and signed beneath central image. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Hilary Paynter (b. 1943). The Rosary, Richmond. Woodcut 1973. Limited edition 23 of 50. Signed and dated lower right. Together with a signed card (Hilary) with woodcut illustration of the Three Kings. (2) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Helen Kapp (1901-1978). The Window. Portrait of a Seated Woman. Woodcut, signed lower right. 11.5 x 9cm. Together with Woodcut depicting a girl with flower, initialled in the plate. Sent as a card from Edmond Kapp 1937. 13 x 9.5. Also, a linocut block depicting a woman and child in a wooded landscape. 14.5 x 15.5cm. (3). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956). Sisteron. Etching. Unsigned. 15 x 12cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Edward Burne Jones (1883-1957). A woodcut engraving, an illustration to The Knights Tale, published by the Kelmscott Press in William Morriss Chaucer. Sheet size 17 x 22cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Gwen Raverat (1885-1957). The Farm Pond. Woodcut, titled and signed lower margin. Image 7 x 10.5cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Clifford Webb (1895-1972). Wye Valley Landscape. Colour Woodcut, limited edition 9 of 30. Signed lower right. 41 x 27cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Anders Zorn (Swedish 1860-1920). The Waltz. Lithograph after the original etching. With printed signature lower right. Sheet size 28 x 21.5cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of 8 artists signed cards. Lynton Lamb Dominus Illumina Tio Mea. Lithograph, signed in the plate and hand signed inside. 16 x 12.5cm, Enid Marx, Swan and quills, hand coloured wood engraving, signed inside. 15 x 12cm. Roy Morgan A Sprig of Holly, coloured wood engraving, signed inside. 9 x 6.5cm. Christopher Wormell On the Ice wood engraving, signed lower right and inside. 16 x 12cm. Vivian Ridler, Greetings, wood engraving on pink paper, signed. 10.5 x 11.5cm. Herman Huffert, 1967 New Year, Wood engraving, initialled in the plate and signed in pencil lower right. 10.5 x 29.5cm. Jacques Hnizdovsky Leafless Tree, wood engraving, signed and inscribed to Ernest Pearce inside. 12 x 10cm. Anne Jope Noel Wood engraving,1982, signed and dated lower right. 10 x 15cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Gwenda Morgan (1908-1991) Rider in a Snowy landscape beneath a starry sky. Woodcut on paper, laid to card. Initialled in pencil lower right. Inscribed verso Best Wishes for Christmas from Gwenda. Ernest Pearce pencilled note states it was sent to Iain McNab. 8 x 6cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Willem Jacob Rozendaal (1899-1971). A pair of signed woodcut engravings. One depicting a circus scene, initialled in the plate and signed side right, 17 x 13cm, the other a Christmas scene (1935), signed lower centre, 17 x 12cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Enid Marx (1902-1998). The Bookplates of Enid Marx, limited edition booklet 89 of 150 published by the Incline Press 1997, containing 10 tipped in examples of her bookplates. Together with three signed letters to Ernest Pearce and three further bookplates. (7). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

John Strickland Goodall (British, 1908-1996), domestic interior scene for the Radio Times, engraving, framed and glazed, bearing labels to reverse of frame, 10 x 8cm, with etching in colours depicting an eighteenth-century domestic scene with woman and a dog, framed and glazed, 9 x 6.5cm. (2)Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Max Kislinger (Austrian 1895-1983). Le Graveur Autrichien Max Kislinger. A limited edition booklet published in Portugal 1972, a catalogue of bookplates created by Kislinger. Numbered 16 of 50. Contains 14 woodblock printed examples, six signed in pencil by the artist, eight unsigned. Together with 34 separate hand signed bookplates by Kislinger and 8 unsigned. Also eight coloured woodblock prints of various sizes signed by Kislinger and a signed greetings card (52). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Reynold Stone (1909-1979). A collection of items related to the artist. A bookplate for The British Council, signed lower right. A bookplate for Arnold Muirhead, signed lower right. A small signed engraving depicting a dove in snow, published 1951 by the Cupid Press. Two bookplates attributed to Reynold Stone, one for Eton School Library and another said to have been designed for the actor Sir Laurence Olivier. A 1947 corporate Christmas card from Westminster Bank with a woodcut illustration of a coat of arms in woodland, signed in pencil by Reynold Stone, printed at the Curwen Press. Four signed letters from Stone to Ernest Pearce related to bookplates and 8 other items of correspondence related to Reynold Stone from other individuals including Stanhope Shelton, Dame Alix Meynell and Michael Sadleir. (18). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Adrian Feint (Australian 1894-1971). 3 bookplates, one for Richard Smart, depicting a sailing ship. Wood engraving, signed lower right. 8 x 7cm, one for Patrick White, classical maidens by a temple, initialled in the plate 10 x 8.5cm and another for Elizabeth Watson Diamond depicting leaves/pages falling from a tree, signed in the plate. 12 x 9.5cm. Plus one created for Elizabeth Diamond by an unknown artist (M). 8 x 7cm. (4). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of 26 Hungarian, Czech and Slovakian bookplates by artists including Georg Jilovskey, Ferdys Dusa, Leo Bednarik, Bela Stettner (signed), Anna Mackova, Antonin Odehnal (signed) and Endre Vadasz (signed). (26) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

6 ex libris Gianni Mantero. A Herald, wood engraving by Bruno Bramanti, signed. Nude, wood engraving by Johannes Britze. Figures in a Middle Eastern Landscape, wood engraving by Gian Luigi Boldi. Still Life in a Landscape and Nudes in a tree both attributed to Italo Zetti and one other by an unknown artist. (6). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Rudolph Valentino Ex Libris bookplate, lithograph after William Cameron Menzies. Signed in the plate. 13 x 10.5cm.Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Robert Anning Bell (1863-1933). Bookplate for the library of Frederic Leighton, depicting a seated youth reading a book. Woodcut, initialled in the engraving lower left. 11cm x 8.5cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Eric Gill (1882-1940) Pegasus. Wood Engraving, ex libris Francis Meynell. 9 x 7.5cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A Collection of 25 bookplates and other prints by Dutch and Flemish artists including Arpad Nagy, Johannes B. Sleper, Wim Zwiers (signed), Jan Bons, Ank Spronk (signed) Elly van der Hoeven and WJ Rosendaal. (25) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A Collection of 34 18th and 19th century bookplates. Includes Ex libris of Barbara Duchess of Coventry, Henrietta Duchess of Pomfret, Henry Duke of Kent, Thomas Wentworth Lord Raby, Bryan Edwards of Jamaica, Leonard Noble, General Armstrong, John Coulthard, Joseph Pease of Darlington, Thomas Bell, Thomas Beilby, Britiffe Skottowe and John Rutter of Shaftesbury. Plus an C18th engraved portrait of David Hume by William Walker (34). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of 28 bookplates and prints by Italian, Spanish and French artists including Joan Estiarte, Luis Garcia Falgas, Joan Gols, Bruno Bramanti (signed),Enrico Vannucci (signed), Jean Chieze (signed), Tranquillo Marangoni x 3 (one signed, one initialled), Armando Bardinelli, and Alexandre de Riquer plus two by unknown artists ex libris G. Catalani. (28) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Italo Zetti (Italian 1913-1978). 6 bookplates, ex libris Gino Sabattini and Giorgio Balbi. All hand signed and dated. Together with five further by Zetti ex libris Luciano Zammitti, Jean Morisot, Karl Adomeit, Thor Skullerud and Frans Leytens, unsigned. (11) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of 36 bookplates and prints by German, Austrian and Swiss artists including Georg Broel, Rudolf Warnecke (signed), Herbert Ott (signed), Hans Volkert, Erich Schoner, Friedrich Teubel, P. Pedersen, Bernhard Wenig. (36) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of bookplates by Northern European artists including Vive Tolli (signed) and Jorma Pirronen, ), ex libris Due Nielsen by unknown artist (indistinctly signed), ex libris Toiyo Torma, ex libris Dr H. Piskorskiej. Plus a photographic print after Maja Andersen and a tiny print presented to HM Haile Selassie l, Emperor of Ethopia by Swedish libraries and publishers. (9) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

George Buday (Hungarian 1907-1990) 6 bookplates, all initialled in the plate and one signed and dated lower right. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Small collection of English bookplates and prints. John Hassall (1868-1948) Medieval Youth writing at a desk, ex libris C.V. H. de Rozsnyay. Lithograph. 11.5 x 5cm. Ex Libris Isaac Foot (M.P. 1880-1960), woodcut by unknown artist. Ex Libris Margaret Tarrant of Gomshall, Surrey, portrait of a woman reading, woodcut by unknown artist, 9.5 x 6.5cm. Beresford Egan (1905-1984), portrait of a showgirl, ex libris Charles Gulliver, numbered 596. 8cm x cm. Ex Libris Bertram Park, Dover Street Piccadilly 10.5 x 6cm. Attributed to Robert Gibbings, portrait of Eve in the Garden of Eden, ex libris Amanda Menhinck, 12.10cm. Engraving depicting a clarinet and music book, inscribed by Ernest Pearce David Gentleman, 9.5 x 10cm. Attributed to Joseph Simpson, portrait of the Madonna and Child, coloured lithograph. 10. 5 x 10.5cm. (8) Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

§ David M. Jones (1895-1974). 10 Proof Engravings for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, headpiece, tailpiece and eight full pages, each signed and dated. Contained in a signed folder. 1927. With original purchase receipt from Elkin Matthews Ltd dated 1960. Sheet size 26.5 x 21.5, plate size (full page) 17.5 x 13.5cm. Together with book jackets for The Anathemata and Epoch and Artist by David Jones and several items of correspondence including handwritten letters from the artist. Please note that Artists Resale Right may be additionally payable on top of the hammer price for this lot, where the price is above the threshold of Euros 1,000, up to a maximum of 4% of the hammer price, visit www.dacs.org for more informationCatalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce. Condition Report: § Illustration 4 with very small rust spot near bottom left corner. Illustration 7 with very small stain spot below the signature. No other stains, creases or tears found. Includes single fold 'Prospectus' for 'The Rime of The Ancient Mariner with ten engravings on copper and with a foreword by David Jones' Chilmark Press 1964. 87/5 x 7 written in pencil? on the back page. Also 'Prospectus An Introduction to The Rime of The Ancient Mariner by David Jones to be published in 1972 by Clover Hill Editions, London. All the above contained in a board folder with Ernest Percival Pearce bookplate inscribed in pencil below 'and numbered 16.X.72 D.J.' Further inscribed in pencil inside the paper folds 'DJ 19-11-60'. Boards to the folder a little warped. Book jacket for The Anathemata with crease and staining to the spine. Slight tear to the bottom of the spine and slight staining to the front. Epoch and Artist also with crease to spine and very slight tearing to the folded areas. Correspondence from Elkin Matthews Ltd (invoice and receipt), Douglas Cleverdon, PC Orr at The British Council, The National Book League, and handwritten letter from David Jones dated 29th Sept1971.

George Cruikshank autograph, February 25th 1874, to Alfred Coldman. Black ink on paper. 11 x 16cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A folder of correspondence with Ernest Pearce, mostly relating to the design and collection of bookplates and some with the bookplate to which they refer. Including signed letters and cards from painters and engravers including Mabel Alleyne (2), Sir Brian Batsford, Ralph John Beedham (3 + 3 bookplates), Enid Butcher, Jonathan Gibbs, Kathleen Hale, Joan Hassall, Norman Jones (3), Lawrence Jossett, Cecil Keeling (3), Owen Legg, George Mackley (4+ signed bookplate), Ian Mortimer, Malcolm Osborne (2), Colin Paynton (6), Leonard John Pearce, Rachel Roberts (2), Bernard Roberts, Ben Sands (3), Rupert Shephard, Denis Tegetmeier, Robert Tilleard, Keith Vaughan, Aleksander Werner and Penelope Woolfitt.Together with others including Mark Arman (2), Iain Bain (2), John Betjeman, Sebastian Carter (Rampart Lion Press), Sydney Cockerell, Dame Hildelith Cumming, Lord Dunsany (2), Sir Geoffrey Keynes (6), Peter Lilley MP, Dame Alix Meynell (2), Owen Morshead (Librarian, Windsor Castle), The Prime Ministers Office (with bookplate), Beatrice Warde (2), Thomas Rae (The Signet Press), John Randle (Whittington Press), Miriam Rothschild, Dr Clive Rouse, Paul Standard, AIJM Shellart, Johan Souverein, Auberon Waugh, Dame Werburg Welch. Most relating to the design and collection of book plates, dates from the 50s to the 80s. 130+ in total.Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Gracie Fields (1898-1979). A letter from actress and singer Gracie Fields to my Dear Children written using Cunard Line paper whilst travelling on HMS Mauretania in 1951. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) Autographed letter (T. Hardy), addressee indistinct, possibly Mr Maguarie, dated 27 May 1912 and sent from Max Gate, Dorchester. Refers to a sitting with Miss Maguarie the following Monday. 18 x 22cm, folded in four, toned to the edges. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Samuel Palmer (1805-1881). Autographed letter (S. Palmer) Furze Hill, Mead Vale, Red Hill, July 7th, 1879. Addressed to Dear Sir and is a response to a request for an etching for a forthcoming work but I am obliged, for no short time, to exchange the needle for the brush…this gives me more annoyance than it ought, for we must not, like spoiled children, expect to have everything our own way.. Sheet 23 x 18cm, folded in half. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Wilkie Collins (1824-1889). Autographed letter, 12 Harley Street, February 28th 1863. Addressed to Dear Sir and regrets that he is not able to sit for a portrait due to rheumatic gout but once his recovery is advanced will call to speak on the subject. 18 x 22cm, folded in half, written on four sides. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) Autographed letter, Whitehall March 10 (date indistinct), to J Wright Esq, Sir, acknowledging receipt of letter and pamphlets. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Edward Gordon Craig (1872-1966). Autographed letter, Hotel Burdon, Weymouth 16 April 1931 to Beedham, thanking him for announcement sheets and commenting on wood engravings with reference to Bernard Sleigh. 20 x 12.5. Written on both sides. Together with an autographed postcard, Villa Chapignac, Vence, France, 1.3.52. To Suckling & Co (Printsellers) requesting a copy of their catalogue from time to time. 13.5 x 9cm. (2) £70-100.Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Richard Doyle (1824-1883). Autographed letter on paper with impressed oval stamp of the Athenaeum Club and matching envelope. May 10th. To My Dear Locker thanking him for the portrait of poor Cayley, reference to Millais, Holman Hunt and Houghton, possibly friends of Cayley. Sheet size 18 x 22.5, folded in half. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Ludovic Rodo-Pissarro (1878-1952). Autographed letter, 19 February 1914, to Cher Monsieur Rutter, written in French. Very good condition. Sheet size 25 x 17, folded in half, three sides inscribed. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

John Piper (1903-1992). An autographed letter. Fawley Bottom Farmhouse 29 Jan 1970 to Ernest Pearce responding to a query about an aquatint and asking if Pearce has seen his little book for the Studio Vista. 21 x 15cm. Together with an autographed postcard, Fawley Bottom Farmhouse January 14th 1955, thanking EP for engravings. 10 x 13cm. (2). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Robert Gibbings (1889-1958). An autographed letter from the Golden Cockerel Press, April 12th 1930. To Miss A. Willoughby relating to her work for the press. Typed with additional initialled hand written inscription Your completed block is much admired by all who see it. Pencil sketch of lady in medieval costume verso. 26 x 18cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Attributed to Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Note from 1 Devonshire Terrace, Twenty Third April 1850, Mr Charles Dickens presents his compliments to Mr W Cundall, and ? to say that he will be at home and happy to receive Mr Cundall and Mr Absolon at twelve oclock tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Unsigned. Blue ink on laid J Whatman paper, sheet size 18 x 22.5cm, folded in half. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Paul Nash (1889-1946). Autographed note, undated, to Professor Image to whom he wished to introduce his lady and to discuss a certain project touching the Georgian Club. Selwyn Image (1849-1930) was Professor of Fine Art at Oxford between 1910 and 1916. 18 x 11cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Edward Dalziel (1817-1905). Autographed letter. 10 High Street, Camden Town, May 19 1888. To Dear Mr Chasemore. On Camden Press headed blue paper. 20 x 13cm. Together with another to Walker Williams, from 107 Fellows Road, August 22 1904 sending a book The Hunt for which I did several illustrations 50 years ago. Sheet 15 x 20, folded in half, inscribed on three sides. And two small cut out obituaries on Dalziel pasted to a sheet of paper. (3). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962). Autographed letter, Sissinghurst Castle 16th December 1955. To Ernest Pearce, regarding a bookplate, typed with handwritten addition in brown ink. 20 x 13cm. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of autographed letters as follows. John Johnson, University Press Oxford, 27 Feb 1939 to Mr Suckling (London printseller) re additions to his collection. From Charles Batey, Oxford University Press, 9 Feb 1954 to L A Poole President, St Johns College re a signature. From John Farleigh, Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, 2 April 47, a recommendation of artist Miss Patricia Morris. From From F. Leverett, West Hampstead, 12.6.46 regarding etchings by Whistler and another dated 18.6.46 also regarding Whistler. From Laurence Whistler, Little Place Lyme Regis, 5th April 48 to Roger Senhouse re Rex Whistler. Letter from Douglas Peplar, Ditchling 19.1.18. to Mr Fletcher. Signed note from Roland Knaster. (7)Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Philip Wilson Steer (1860-1942). Autographed letter, The Boar Hotel, Maldon, Essex, July 21st 1933. To Mr Rutter re Steers painting The Picnic which he relates was painted from studies near Knaresborough and sold to Mr Hesslein of New York. Mr Rutter given permission to use the picture as the frontispiece for his book. Note Rutter is likely to be Frank Rutter, art critic and author. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Thomas Moore (1779-1852). Irish Poet, Author and Song Writer inc The Last Rose of Summer. Autographed letter, Sloperton Nov. 22 1840. To My Dear Carpenter, thanking him for sums and payments, enclosing a note to the Longmans and hoping Mrs Carpenter is much better. 18 x 11.5cm.Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Paul Nash (1889-1946). Autographed letter, New House, Rye, August 7 1932. To Sir Victor inviting him to visit and commending Rye in August. 16.5 x 12.5 Together with a short signed note from John Nash to Paul Nash at Oxford Why not try this course. (2). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914). Autographed letter, 10 Portsdown Road, Maida Hill, July 20 1889. To Mr Mannning, saying I have for years past entirely given up all illustration work, my time being completely occupied in other directions. Sheet 17.5 x 22.5c, folded, inscribed on one side. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Graham Sutherland (1903-1980). Autographed letter from White House, Trottisclife, 23.lV.61 to Ernest Pearce, regarding two drawings. 20 x 13cm. And an autographed card, 23.VI.62, having been in France, now preparing for London Exhibition and arranged visit. And a typed ppd letter to EP 4th March 1958 with thanks for drawing of Rome. (3). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Attributed to William Holman Hunt (1827-1910). 3 Wilton Terrace, Camden Hill, May 10th 1873. Handwritten note of response to the Dean of Westminster and Lady Augusta Stanley. 18 x 11.5cm. Harrison Weir RI (1824-1906). Autographed letter, Weirleigh, Brenchley, January 3rd 1884. An order of engravings/books. Sheet 26 x 20, folded, inscribed 2 sides. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

A collection of handwritten and autographed letters. Includes George Augustus Saller to J. Suckling of Covent Garden (1891), Walter Leck to Charles Till (1830), JW Fairholt , Monpelier Square re a design for a Coat of Arms undated, indistinctly signed from 5 Thruloe Square, March 1915 to My Dear Rutter,Also attributed to Archibald Joyce (1873-1963) an autographed hand written musical score. 12 x24cm. (5). Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Walter Sickert (1860-1942). Handwritten and initialled letter, 140, Hampstead Road to My Dear Rutter, (probably Frank Rutter, art critic and author). Apologies for not sending notes of my lecture, thanks for your most interesting book, and your writing of me today is much too favourable. I have been able I think to give the Fitzroy Group some cohesion commercially but artistically I am rather their pupil.. Followed by lengthy advice on Nutters critique. Signed with initials. On two sheets of blue paper, each 25.5 x 20.5, folded. Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.

Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896). Autographed letter, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, 17th February 1884. To Mr Mackenzie. Giving specific instruction regarding the taking and composition of photographs of a girl by a waterfall and rocks with roots of trees and tangled branches. A small sketch on on the final page gives an idea of what is required. This painting referred to could be A Waterfall in Glenfinlas which fits very closely to the description and the sketch, this is recorded as painted in 1853 but it is possible that it was started in 1853 and still underway in February 1854 when Millais wrote this letter, requiring the photos to be done at once. Sheet size 18 x 22, folded, inscribed on four sides.Catalogue notes; The collection of Ernest Pearce (1930-2012) a dedicated art collector and connoisseur of the bookplate.His files of letters reveal that he was in regular correspondence with many well-known artists and fellow collectors from the 1950s onwards, sharing with them his in-depth knowledge and often exchanging rare prints and other works of art. Of particular note is his collection of works by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer many of which were purchased from Carlos Peacock, author of 'Samuel Palmer, The Shoreham Years' who himself acquired a number from AH Palmer, Samuel's son. Also works by well-known 20thcentury artists, some, unusually, accompanied by personal notes or cards. Finally, of course, his extensive collection of bookplates including British and Continental artists and some illustrious libraries.Ewbank's is delighted to have this opportunity to bring Ernest Pearce's lifelong collection to the market. Provenance: The family of Ernest Pearce.