Lot 521: Mary Ellen Edwards/Staples (1839-1910) titled 'A

Mary Ellen Edwards/Staples (1839-1910) titled 'A Kiss Under the Mistletoe' 1891, inscribed verso "Published 'The Quiver Annual Wrapper Centre".Postcard size in gold frame, watercolour,signed in monogram. Mary Edwards/Staples was a prolific book illustrator and figural artist. She was born in Kingston-upon-Thames and became one of the best and popular book illustrators of the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. She specialized in romantic/sentimental illustrations and paintings. Her work appears in every magazine of the day from 1863 onwards as well as her work for books. She also exhibited widely from 1862 - 1908 including the RA, RSA and many others