Studies by Francis Miles

Published by William Spooner, London, 1872

About this Item

5 cabinet cards published by W. A. Mansell & Co William Spooner of The Strand, London in 1872 and 1873. The cards show copies of drawings by the artist. The subjects of the drawings are described as Ruth, Looking Back, A Greek Maiden, The Little Queen and I've Been Roaming. They are housed in a red cloth portfolio with gilt lettering and border. A sticker inside the cover of the portfolio suggests theStudies were originally bought from William Spooner of The Strand. Size: 16.5 x 10.5 cms. George Francis Miles was a London based British artist, gardener, architect, friend of Oscar Wilde and some time Jack the Ripper suspect. He specialised in pastel portraits of society women. Condition: Very good. The cards are slightly tanned and occasionally marked. The folder is rubbed at the spine and corners. The cover has darkened and is marked and scratched but still smart. The paper within is foxed and slightly grubby but the folds are intact. Seller Inventory # 001115

Bibliographic Details

Title: Studies by Francis Miles

Publisher: William Spooner, London

Publication Date: 1872

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Francis Miles

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good