26th Jul, 2024 14:30
The East Anglian Sale
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Edward Seago (1910-1974, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of his death), A very personal 7 page letter with 9 black ink sketches; the letter was to his elder brother John. Written on headed paper stamped Brooke, Norwich, upon the top right and Station-Trowse L.N.E.R. top left (with an ink sketch of a train and carriages on page one). Letter dated 25-2-30. He was 20 years old at the time.
Page 1. Correspondence with three ink sketches. The letter opens with "Dear Old John"
Page 2. Correspondence
Page 3. Correspondence with 3 ink portrait sketches
Page 4. Correspondence
Page 5. Correspondence
Remaining page is un-numbered and features two ink sketches of boxers inscribed "Billy Brown and "Ted Young"
Page 6. Correspondence with one central sketch and inscribed and signed "your loving brother, Ted"
Each sheet approx.17.5x21cm with 9 sketches in total.
£600 - £1,000
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Edward Seago (1910-1974, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of his death), A very personal 7 page letter with 9 black ink sketches; the letter was to his elder brother John. Written on headed paper stamped Brooke, Norwich, upon the top right and Station-Trowse L.N.E.R. top left (with an ink sketch of a train and carriages on page one). Letter dated 25-2-30. He was 20 years old at the time.
Page 1. Correspondence with three ink sketches. The letter opens with "Dear Old John"
Page 2. Correspondence
Page 3. Correspondence with 3 ink portrait sketches
Page 4. Correspondence
Page 5. Correspondence
Remaining page is un-numbered and features two ink sketches of boxers inscribed "Billy Brown and "Ted Young"
Page 6. Correspondence with one central sketch and inscribed and signed "your loving brother, Ted"
Each sheet approx.17.5x21cm with 9 sketches in total.
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Auction: The East Anglian Sale, 26th Jul, 2024
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