A Study in Sherlock: The Curious Collection of Robert Hess Part I
Thu, Apr 20, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 173
STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). Original artist’s proof ...
Estimate: $400 - $600
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STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). Original artist?s proof for an advertisement for Collier?s The National Weekly. [New York: Collier?s, ca. 1900s]. Proof on paper, with proof illustrations affixed (11 ? x 7 ??; 292 x 190 mm). Some toning, creasing to proof. Housed in a gray paper folder (some wear, front cover of folder is detached, yet present). FRONT COVER OF FOLDER IS INSCRIBED BY SHERLOCKIAN, VINCENT STARRETT (1866-1974): ?This is the original artist?s proof given me by Frederic Dorr Steele VS?. Starrett writes at bottom: ?[Mounting and lettering, etc, by Fridolf Johnson]? (Johnson designed Starrett?s bookplate). -- [Together with:] STEELE, Frederic Dorr. 2 ads for Sherlock Holmes in Collier?s [New York: Collier?s: March, 1904, and ?Household Number for November?]. Visible area for each ad: 15 x 10 ??; 390 x 275 mm. Each ad is matted and glazed. Some wear, soiling, creasing to ads.
