Lot 896 , John Graham (1794-1879) - an album of 28 pencil, ink and wash sketches

John Graham (1794-1879) - an album of 28 pencil, ink and wash sketches of Eastbourne and environs, the front endpapers inscribed "John Graham, Eastbourne" and "Gaps on the Ebourne (sic) Coast", Martins Pit, The Chains, Holywell Gap, Whitebread Hole - No Path, Punchsticks, Cow Gap, Gungarden on Beachy Head, Birling Gap, A sketch entitled "Cricket Match, Rose Cottage" inscribed and dated July 30th 1834. The album also includes views in Lewes and Herstmonceux, half calf, small quarto, rear board almost detached
Estimate £1,000-1,500

For a similar sketch book by John Graham see National Archives ACC 12137 or www.thekeep.info/collections/getrecord/GB179 AM57107
For history of the Grant Family see www.burningviolin.org/family/familychronicle.pdf


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Sold for £1,000