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George Du Maurier
1834-1896
Laura Mason and Eleanor
[London : sn, 1863?]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1240:1-2
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[London : s.n., 1863?]
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
Proof on India paper made from two unfinished blocks of a wood engraving by Swain after an illustration by Du Maurier for M.E. Braddon's novel "Eleanor's victory", published in Once a week, 1863, p. 239.
Proof consists of two separate impressions, one from the lower unjoined block and another made from both blocks, partially inked, showing the image engraved on the upper block and a portion of the lower block, with borders and white areas excised, probably for preparation of an overlay proof.
Summary:
Illustration shows Laura standing before a mirror as Eleanor looks on.
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