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Lot 6055: Grand tour journal, Fanny Francesca Alexander

Est: $800 USD - $1,200 USD
Clars Auction GalleryOakland, CA, USNovember 07, 2010

Item Overview

Description

Book, Grand tour travel journal, Leather bound book with gilt detail and remnants of beading on covers, Travel Journal or Notebook, 1855-1860, including several sketches believed to be by Francesca (Esther Frances) Alexander (American/Italian, 1837-1917), one signed and dated ''Fanny Alexander Florence april 1856'' lower right, as well as other prints and a photograph, notes written in English, French, German, Italian, and possibly other langauges, places noted include Florence, Naples, Vevey, Tivoli, Nice, and Edinburgh, overall: 3.75''h x 7.25''w. Note: The book includes several notes addressed to a woman named Mary, and there is a note by a Mary Alice Martin but there is no indication as to her being the owner of this book.

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Auction Details

Two Day Fine Estate Sale

by
Clars Auction Gallery
November 07, 2010, 10:00 AM PST

5644 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94609, US