Advertising matter: [8] p. at end not included in collation. and Bryher copy is 1st edition 2nd issue with textual changes on pp. 40, 64 and 101. Cf. McKay, G.L. Stevenson library, 381. (Bryher St48 K53)
Also contained in the letter are three pen drawings: one of Sir Robert Peel; another of the crowd at the Italian opera; and a caricature of his idea for an exhibit of the Whig Ministers at Madame Tussaud's wax museum. and Letter from Doyle to Lucie, Lady Duff Gordon, which primarily discusses politics and social news. The letter begins with a detailed description of his recent visits to the sessions of the House of Commons, including a summary of Sir James Graham's speeches and an unfavorable description of Sir Robert Peel. He also speculates about the marriage prospects and "wicked conspiracy" surrounding Miss Talbot; describes a night at a performance of the opera Lucia di Lammermoor; and mentions his social visits to other artists.
Description:
Binding: full red morocco folder; gilt decoration., For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., In gilt on cover: Richard Doyle 1824 1883. Autograph letter containing three drawings to Lady Gordon., Pasted inside cover: dealer's description of manuscript., and Richard Doyle (1824-1883) was an artist and caricaturist, who designed the cover of "Punch" and contributed to over a thousand "Punch" cartoons.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Politics and government--1837-1901 and Great Britain--Social life and customs--19th century
Subject (Name):
Donizetti, Gaetano,--1797-1848.--Lucia di Lammermoor, Doyle, Richard,--1824-1883, Duff Gordon, Lucie,--Lady,--1821-1869, Graham, James,--Sir,--1792-1861, Great Britain.--House of Commons, Peel, Robert, Sir, 1822-1895--Caricatures and cartoons, and Tussaud, Marie,--1761-1850
Subject (Topic):
Caricatures and cartoons, Opera--Great Britain, and Wit and humor--Pictorial
"From the 'Speculum Britanniæ' of John Norden, London 1593, 4to.", "Walker & Boutall, ph. sc.", Accompanied by title sheet with te, Bird's-eye-views., Has watermark., London map includes index and 14 coats of arms., London.--Westminster., and Title from title sheet.
Publisher:
London Topographical Society,
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles and Westminster (London, England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles
Subject (Name):
Keere, Pieter van den, 1571-ca. 1646 and London Topographical Society
"Reproduced from the practically unique example in the library of the Society of Antiquaries.", "Walker & Boutall, ph. sc.", Alternate title: Map of London and Westminster., Bird's-eye-view., Cover tit, Includes text, index, and 2 coats of arms., and Text on cover.
Publisher:
London Topographical Society, and Printed & sould by Robt. Walton
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles and Westminster (London, England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles
Subject (Name):
London Topographical Society and Walton, Robert, 1618-1688