Buy this book on-line Sigourney, Lydia; Parker, G. (Engraver) : Lydia Sigourney. Engraving and Signature
Collection of two original materials related to Lydia Sigourney, namely, a portrait engraving and a signature on card. The engraving is a black-and-white portrait illustration of Sigourney, "[e]ngraved by G. Parker from a Painting by James Herring." Below the portrait is a printing of her name, "Lydia Huntley Sigourney," and a facsimile signature, "L. H. Sigourney." The signature on card was signed and dated in black ink and reads, "Lydia Huntley Sigourney, Hartford, Connt., July 9th, 1859." Engraving: 9 1/2" x 11 1/2." Printed area (portrait): 3 1/2" x 4 1/4." Signature on card: 4" x 2 1/2." Engraving and signature on card are very clean and intact overall. Engraving has moderate age toning and foxing that is mostly, if not entirely, limited to the margins. The signature on card is very clean and intact except for light age toning and a small smudge near the right edge. The engraving and signature are each Very Good and Very Good as a set. Lydia Huntley Sigourney (1791-1865) was an American poet, author, and publisher. In her career, she published fifty-two books and over 300 periodicals. Among the recurring themes in Sigourney's poetry are religion, responsibility, life's transience, and patriotism. She was widely read in her time and earned the title of the "Sweet Singer of Hartford" for her work.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Sigourney, Lydia; Parker, G. (Engraver) : Lydia Sigourney. Engraving and Signature. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, out of print books, livres rares, used books and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |