Garth Williams. Williams' working list of illustrations, and other miscellaneous papers, Charlotte's Web.... (Total: 9 Items)
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With Garth Williams' Original Working List of Possible Illustrations for Charlotte's Web
Garth Williams. Williams' working list of illustrations, and other miscellaneous papers, Charlotte's Web.Garth Williams. Miscellaneous papers regarding Charlotte's Web, 1952, including Williams' own list of illustrations and correspondence from Harper & Brothers to Williams. This lot contains nine sheets, including: Sketch of Fern for dust jacket in pencil on tracing paper. Approximately 10.5 x 6.75 inches. Initialed by Williams at lower right. Appears to be a mock-up design, with old tears, spots of foxing, and minor dampstaining. Generally very good. [and:] Garth Williams' working list of his Charlotte's Web illustrations, with "Own list" in pencil at top left. A typed list with several notations in Williams' hand, in pencil and ink. On standard letter-size paper. A fascinating look at Williams' process in determining what he had planned to illustrate, with captions and page reference numbers. Williams' list has an initial estimation of fifty-two illustrations (forty-six were ultimately used). As can be seen in a number of the preliminary drawings offered in this auction, many had illustration numbers assigned to them that were later changed. [and:] Two-page typed letter from Mary Russell, secretary to Harper's children's book editor Ursula Nordstrom, to Garth Williams, dated June 30, 1952. On standard letter-size paper, with Harper & Brothers letterhead. Russell writes to Williams on behalf of Nordstrom, forwarding notes from E. B. White: "Except for a few points, he is delighted with the pictures, as we were sure he would be." After noting a couple of White's concerns, Russell ends the letter warmly and enthusiastically: "If I may add a personal bit, I think these are 'SOME PICTURES!'" From the Estate of Garth Williams.
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This lot also contains the following: Large sheet of mostly blank tracing paper, with mock-up borders, possibly for a dust jacket. Sheet is folded. Approximately 14 x 16.5 inches. Initialed by Williams at lower left corner of left-side panel. With Williams' pencil notation "Charlotte's Webb 1/2 off" at top of sheet. With old chips, creases, and very faint moisture splotch. [and:] Four sheets measuring 10.875 x 8.5 inches: one is blank except for the word "Possibilities" in Williams' hand at the top and his initials at lower right; a sheet containing fractions under headings "height," "spine," and "front"; a sheet containing only a penciled border and what appears to be a Roman numeral "V" with Williams' initials at lower right; and a sheet that contains notes on automobiles and drawings of luggage racks, most likely notes for a forthcoming purchase for the Williams family. All fine.
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