Peter McGivney / Folk art poetry album extensively ornamented with watercolor

  
Folk art poetry album extensively ornamented with watercolor illustrations and colorful calligraphy. Dedicated to Miss Julia A. Author: McGivney, Peter Title: Folk art poetry album extensively ornamented with watercolor illustrations and colorful calligraphy. A lovely manuscript album of original poetry and popular songs written and extensively decorated by Peter McGivney This work of folk art is an exquisite token of fraternal love dedicated and inscribed over and over to the artist's sister, Julia A.

All of the poems and songs have calligraphic titles and each is neatly copied out in a beautiful, flowing Spencerian hand. The titles are typically adorned with color and calligraphic flourishes, and are often accompanied by decorative borders, including birds, flowers, exotic fronds and vines, and patriotic emblems being common themes.

The poems themselves, many original compositions by McGivney, are largely directed to his sister Julia. Of the 21 full-page illustrations, 15 are watercolors and 6 are pencil sketches. Subject: American Literature, Illustrated Books, Manuscripts.

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This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "rulonmillerbooks" and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Author: McGivney, Peter
• Year Printed: 1870
• Subject: Literature & Fiction