Stecher (1876–1938). 2 eigenh. Briefe mit U. Chipping Campde. Zusammen 2¾ SS. 8vo.
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Frederick Landseer Griggs (1876–1938), Stecher. 2 e. Briefe mit U., Chipping Campden, 1920 und 1921. Zusammen 2 ¾ Seiten 8°. – An den Maler, Kunstautor und Sekretär der Society of Graphic Arts Frank L. Emmanuel (1865–1948). I: „I am very glad indeed to know that the New Society has stated well. I wish very much it had been possible for me to attend the first meeting, but the present time is very difficult for me with a great rush of work of different kinds. And most unfortunately I can’t get possibly get to London on Monday – but if you would kindly convey my thanks + appreciation for the honour of my election, + also my sincere desire to do all I can to further the interests of so admirable a Society I should still more indebted for you […]” (Br.
v. 19. Februar 1920; auf Briefpapier mit gedr. Adresse und kl. Papierdurchbruch am linken oberen Blattrand (keine Textberührung)). – II: „I fear it will be impossible for me to get to London to attend the council meeting of the society of Graphic Art […] I ought to have forseen the difficulties my residence so far from London would entail, a[nd] have declined the honour of membership of the Council, as I am really no use as matters are. If there is any machinery for substitution in such a case it seems only due to real interest in the Society’s welfare to indicate my readiness to resign […]” (Kartenbrief v. 11. Januar 1921)..