Harmsworth (Desmond, 1903-1990) Sylvia Beach,
9 portraits, including 6 studies of the same sitting, half-length with hands resting on an open book, the others being head and shoulder studies, two in pen and black ink, with monochrome ink wash, and seven in pencil, v.s., 140 x 110mm. to c.335 x 260mm., two signed and dated, upper right, one hinged into mount, 1960(9)***Sylvia Beach (1887-1962), American bookseller in Paris, founder of Shakespeare and Company, first publisher of James Joyce's Ulysses..
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Printed Books, Manuscripts and Artwork
5:00 AM PT - Dec 11th, 2008
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Bloomsbury Auctions
Bloomsbury House
Mayfair, London, W1 S1PP
Mayfair, London, W1 S1PP
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