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Frederick Marns, calligrapherMidnighton the Great Western by Thomas HardyFramed originalartwork of Hardy poem for published book, 1984.A first editionof copy of the book is included in the saleIn 1984, the publishing house, Shepheard-Walwyn ofLondon issued a short series of books in which the selected works of some ofthe great British poets were presented in calligraphic text. The calligrapherfor the series was Frederick Marns (1933 2013), nationallyrecognised as one of most talentedpractitioners of calligraphy and Britainsleading exponent of copperplate script. Marns was routinely commissioned bythe most prestigious organisations to design and draw presentation certificates.One of the books in the series was Thomas Hardy: AnAutobiography in Verse. I love Hardys poetry myself and around ten yearsago I was lucky enough to be able to buy this original hand-written artwork ofone of my favourites, Midnight on the Great Western (1917), that Frederick Marns had made for the book. I framed theartwork as soon as I bought it and it has been on our wall at home ever sincebut sadly, needs must, and the time has come for it to go.In terms of the description, there isnt much I canadd to the images I dont think. The artwork itself is clean and undamaged. Thescript is in black ink with red capitals. It is mounted in a double mount ingrey-blue. The frame is a very nice, reclaimed mid-20th example in solid oakwith a gilt slip. All-in-all, it is a rather lovely and attractive thing – anda beautiful poem as well.Also included in the sale is a first edition copy ofthe book. The book is in nice, clean, straight condition and has its originaldust-wrapper. The book has around eighty of Hardys best known poems. The finalfour images above show the book. Dimensions: Visible area of artwork = 8 inches by 12 inches (21 x 31 cms approx). Frame = 13 inches by 17 inches (34 x 44 cms approx).UK Postage and packing:14.00.International postage andpacking: Clickon the Postage and Payments tab above to see prices to overseas destinations.Note that the postage quoted is non-UK buyers is for sending the artwork in the mount but without the frame.
All postage prices quoted (UK and international) are maximumcharges. If postage and packing costsless than these estimates, I will refundthe difference after posting (subject to the difference being 1.00 or more.Unless otherwise indicated, the postage prices I give in the listing are for atracked and signed-for service, as required by eBay. If however, winning buyerswould prefer cheaper options, I am always happy to help with that if I can.Please contact me for a quote.Ihope this description has given you enough to go on but should you require anyfurther information, or more images, please do e-mail. Please also look carefully at the hi-resphotos they are part of the description. Thanks for your interest in this auction and good luck if you decide tobid.Pleasenote: I will not respond to requests toclose the auction early regardless of the value of the offer made. Ending early is contrary to both theprinciple and spirit of an auction. It is also unfair to other eBayers who maybe watching the auction intending to bid at a later time.Poetry poetry book thomas hardy william barnes manuscript handwriting hand-written handwritten originalillustration original artwork original GWR great western railway memorabiliaephemera souvenir
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Category: Art:Art Drawings
Location: Dorset