Lot 105: POSTER: RONALD GRAY (1868-1951) READY FOR "THE 12TH." 1924. 39 x 48 inches. London Midland & Scottish Railway Company.

RONALD GRAY (1868-1951) READY FOR "THE 12TH." 1924.
39 x 48 inches. London Midland & Scottish Railway Company.
Condition A-: horizontal and vertical folds. Framed.
An exceptional representation of an upper-class tradition, wherein well-heeled members of British society headed up to Scotland for "the Glorious 12th," (August 12th) when the grouse shooting season officially opens. Traditionally, it was marked by an aristocratic exodus from the south of England during which the LMS "offered overnight services with sleeping cars for those visitors travelling from the south of England." (National Railway Museum). Here, disembarking from the train in Perth, old friends reunite as they get ready for an excellent hunting holiday. Extremely rare.