Clarke Charles Clayton Kyd (19 results)

Full-Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Clarke, Clayton (Kyd) (illustrator). Collins Illustrated Pocket Edition in red morocco-type leather binding, gilt edges to pages, and nine colour illustrations by Clayton Clark (Kyd). Spine has faded from red to a rusty brown colour, but gilt titles and floral decoration thereon are still bright. Some minor wear to spine ends and corners, and some rubbing to the outer edges, a tear to page 683-84, but with no loss to text, but otherwise a good clean tight copy of this small leather-bound book. No publication date shown, but original owner's name and date (1910) on f/ep; also, there were 100 titles in the series by 1908, and the list on the last pages shows 72, so probably 1907. 696pp, 9 full-page colour illustrations . Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Hardcover. 25,5 x 18,5 cm. Original half cloth binding with illustrated covers. Margins and edges are more heavily bumped, the covers are scraped. Title page, followed by the 24 colored plates (so complete), each preceded by a sheet briefly introducing the figure. The leaves with three-sided gilt edges are loose in the binding and are in good condition. --- Originaler Halbleinen-Einband mit illustrierten Deckeln. Ränder und Kanten sind stärker bestoßen, die Deckel beschabt. Titelblatt, gefolgt von den 24 farbigen Tafeln ( so komplett), diese jeweils mit einem vorangestellten Blatt, auf dem die Figur kurz vorgestellt wird. Die Blätter mit dreiseitigem Goldschnitt liegen lose im Einband und sind in gutem Zustand. -- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! // Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Fotos! / Please also note our photos! / Veuillez noter nos photos -- Genießen Sie ein gutes Buch auf einer Sommerwiese oder im kühlen Schatten bei einem erfrischenden Getränk. K00502-423152.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This gild-edged treasure is a library copy. The first page has a 2" tear at the lower edge near the spine. There are a few pencil markings as would be expected for a library copy, and a previous owner penned her name inside on the first page. It appears that the librarians lovingly reinforced the binding inside the front and back with tape. This is a rare and beautiful book with color portraits that bring Dickens to life. Quite the find!

A suite of six original watercolour illustrations depicting characters from Charles Dickens' novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1870), with illustrated watercolour title and contents pages. Each portrait signed by the artist in red ink. The images printed on watermarked laid paper with untrimmed rough-cut edges. Condition is very good with toning to the left hand side of the title page. The watercolour portraits themselves remain clean, fresh and bright. An attractive suite of original watercolour illustrations depicting characters from Dickens' unfinished final novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood, by the noted artist Joseph Clayton "Kyd" Clarke (1857-1937). The set includes Mr. Dick Datchery, Durdles, Deputy, Mr. Tope, Rev. Crisparkle, and Mr. Grewgious. Kyd's first Dickens illustrations appeared in 1887 in Fleet Street Magazine. They achieved immediate popularity, with two published collections appearing shortly after and numerous sets of postcards based on his Dickens drawings also released. Following this initial success, Kyd earned his living creating sets of watercolour portraits such as these, which found many eager buyers. Indeed, as early as the 1890s, his popular, characterful sketches which drew significantly on the work of the original Dickens illustrators Hablot Knight Browne ('Phiz') and Robert Seymour) were being sought by major Dickens collectors such as Thomas Wilson and Frederick Cosens. Significant collections of Kyd's work are now held by numerous major institutions including The British Museum, the V&A, the Charles Dickens Museum, and the University of Texas. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

Ca 1883. Volume accompanied by the original 1884 / 1885 sales receipt for the sketches & binding thereof. Each drawing, ~ 5" x 3", all signed, tastefully mounted & displayed via custom matted window with the character's name & relevant descriptive text, from the novel, below. 12 characters are from Pickwick, one from Oliver Twist, and the last from David Copperfield. Folio. 13-1/4" x 11" Some general binding wear, but nothing obtrusive. Some age-toning & minor spots of foxing to drawing mounts. Color drawings still vibrant & appealing. Overall, a VG - VG+ bound collection. Bound in a bespoke gilt decorated black full leather binding, which has been sympathetically respined at some point in the past. Gilt dentelles. AEG.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 7" x 4-1/2", overall 11" x 7-1/2", signed "KYD" in the image, mounted in an early matte, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, on paper, image 5-15/16"" x 4-1/4", overall 11" x 8-3/4", signed "KYD" in the image, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Joseph Clayton Clarke (1857 - 8 August 1937), who worked under the pseudonym "Kyd", was a British artist best known for his illustrations of characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. From 1927 Clarke earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton referred to Clarke in his book Dickens and His Illustrators (1890), by which time Clarke's watercolors were already being bought by major Dickens collectors. In 1910 the British Museum acquired a collection of 598 drawings and paintings of Clarke's Dickens illustrations, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Charles Dickens Museum and the University of Texas at Austin each also have significant collections of Clarke's Dickens illustrations. Signed by Illustrator(s).

A Unique Set of Original Dickens Artwork By The Artful "Kyd" KYD (pseudonym of Joseph Clayton Clarke), artist. [DICKENS, Charles]. 12 Original Character Studies from Martin Chuzzlewit. Drawn in colours by "Kyd". [N.p., n.d, ca. 1893]. Twelve fine original pen-and-ink and watercolor drawings illustrating Martin Chuzzlewit. Quarto (11 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches; 286 x 225 mm.). Twelve original pen, ink and watercolor drawings, each on fine laid paper, and signed by the artist. Original blue wrappers with "12 Original Character Studies from "Martin Chuzzlewit" Drawn in colors by 'Kyd'" in ink manuscript on front wrapper. Manuscript list of characters. A few of the watercolors have light browning in the right hand margins - not affecting images. Wrappers expertly repaired. Housed in a green cloth portfolio. Martin Chuzzlewit follows the Chuzzlewit family's adventures. Riddled with greed, the family constantly mistrusts each other, sometimes unnecessarily. The family patriarch, Old Martin Chuzzlewit, turns his mistrust against the wrong people and is almost killed as a result. KYD has faithfully recreated some of the immortal and lovable characters from one of Charles Dickens most famous novels. The characters of the novel here represented are: Mrs. Sairah Gamp; Mark Tapley; Bailey Junior; Mr. Pecksniff; Mrs. Todgers; Tom Pinch; Charity Pecksniff; Betsey Prig; Montague Tigg; Poll Sweedlepipe; Chevy Slyme & Mercy Pecksniff. Joseph Clayton Clark aka "KYD" (1856-1937) worked as a freelance artist with a particular affection for Dickens, his Dickens illustrations first appearing in 1887 in Fleet Street Magazine, with two collections soon to follow: The Characters of Charles Dickens (1889) and Some Well Known Characters from the Works of Charles Dickens (1892). In the first decade of the twentieth century, five sets of postcards based on his Dickens drawings were published, and seven sets of non-Dickensian comic cards by him were issued. Beginning in the 1920s, he earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton gives him early notice in his classic text, Dickens and His Illustrators (1890); Kyd's watercolors were at that date already being avidly bought by major Dickens collectors (Kitton, p. 233), the Cosens sale in 1890 successfully selling a collection of 241 of Kyd's Dickens watercolors, and Mr. Tom Wilson, at the time the foremost collector of Dickens, possessing 331 of Kyd's drawings. "As a character 'Kyd' emulated those of Dickens and his own illustrations - slightly larger than life. In his style and dress he was mildly flamboyant for the periodHe seldom varied his attire from a grey suit, spats, homburg hat, gloves and was never without a carnation or substitute flower in his button hole" (Sawyer, Richard. "Kyd" (Joseph Clayton Clark): A Preliminary Study of his Life and Work Together with an Essay on Fore-Edge Paintings, 1980. p. 7). A superb, singular and most desirable collection of Dickensiana.

A Unique Set of Original Dickens Artwork By The Artful "Kyd" KYD (pseudonym of Joseph Clayton Clarke), artist. [DICKENS, Charles]. 12 Original Character Studies from David Copperfield. Drawn in colours by "Kyd". [N.p., n.d, ca. 1893]. Twelve fine original pen-and-ink and watercolor drawings illustrating David Copperfield. Quarto (11 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches; 286 x 225 mm.). Twelve original pen, ink and watercolor drawings, each on fine laid paper, and signed by the artist. Original blue wrappers with "12 Original Character Studies from "David Copperfield" Drawn in colors by 'Kyd'" in ink manuscript on front wrapper. Wrappers expertly repaired. Housed in a green cloth portfolio. David Copperfield,a classic novel by Charles Dickens published in serialized form from 1849 to 1850, describes the life journey of the titular character against the dynamic backdrop of Victorian England. The narrative traces David Copperfield's experiences from birth to adulthood, offering a rich tapestry of characters and themes. Dickens, drawing inspiration from his own life, addresses societal issues such as social mobility, class distinctions, and the broader changes occurring during the Industrial Revolution.In later years, Dickens called David Copperfield his "favourite child," and many critics consider the novel to be one of his best depictions of childhood.The novel's enduring appeal lies in Dickens's skillful characterization and his ability to capture the complexities of the human condition. The eccentric Mr. Micawber, the cruel Mr. Murdstone, and the enigmatic Betsey Trotwood are just a few of the memorable figures that populate David's world. The story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the transformative power of one's upbringing, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of Victorian society. KYD has faithfully recreated some of the immortal and lovable characters from one of Charles Dickens most famous novels. The characters of the novel here represented are: David Copperfield; Mr. Creakle; Uriah Heep; Betsey Trotwood; Mr. Micawber; Mrs. Micawber; Tommy Traddles; Mr. Murdstone; Daniel Peggotty; Ham; Mrs. Gummidge & Mr. Dick. Joseph Clayton Clark aka "KYD" (1856-1937) worked as a freelance artist with a particular affection for Dickens, his Dickens illustrations first appearing in 1887 in Fleet Street Magazine, with two collections soon to follow: The Characters of Charles Dickens (1889) and Some Well Known Characters from the Works of Charles Dickens (1892). In the first decade of the twentieth century, five sets of postcards based on his Dickens drawings were published, and seven sets of non-Dickensian comic cards by him were issued. Beginning in the 1920s, he earned his living from watercolor sketches, mainly of Dickens' characters, which he sold to and through the London book trade. Frederic G. Kitton gives him early notice in his classic text, Dickens and His Illustrators (1890); Kyd's watercolors were at that date already being avidly bought by major Dickens collectors (Kitton, p. 233), the Cosens sale in 1890 successfully selling a collection of 241 of Kyd's Dickens watercolors, and Mr. Tom Wilson, at the time the foremost collector of Dickens, possessing 331 of Kyd's drawings. "As a character 'Kyd' emulated those of Dickens and his own illustrations - slightly larger than life. In his style and dress he was mildly flamboyant for the periodHe seldom varied his attire from a grey suit, spats, homburg hat, gloves and was never without a carnation or substitute flower in his button hole" (Sawyer, Richard. "Kyd" (Joseph Clayton Clark): A Preliminary Study of his Life and Work Together with an Essay on Fore-Edge Paintings, 1980. p. 7). A superb, singular and most desirable collection of Dickensiana.

No Binding. Condition: Fine. Original watercolor by Kyd (pseudonym for Joseph Clayton Clarke, 1856-1937), measuring 3 x 3 inches, circa 1900. Kyd's famous character study, "Mr. Pickwick," appeared on postcards and in various editions of "The Pickwick Papers." Professionally matted and framed, ideal of display. Signed by Illustrator(s).