MOORE Henry - Exhibition catalogue Signed 1954 Category_History

MOORE Henry - Exhibition catalogue Signed 1954 Category_HistoryHenry MOORE (1898 1986) The printed catalogue of an exhibition of Henry Moore's work held at the Curt Valentin Gallery, New York, from 2 November to 4 December 1954. 8 pages 8vo in paper wrappers with a large facsimile signature of Moore on the front cover beneath a photograph of his seated sculpture group King and Queen. He has signed the title page ("Henry Moore") beneath the date of the exhibition. The illustrated pamphlet begins with an essay on

Massenet") to an unidentified correspondent

This is not

“Pray have the goodness to read the enclosed

(for I worked on returning some cruel cuts) it might find favour in your eyes

The Scarlet Pimpernel

the French Atlantic coast

Think first about people and purposes

the second thanking him for a book

Anna Caroline Stanhope married Edward Chandos-Pole in 1850

and remained to serve in Joseph Bonaparte’s administration

among my pupils

I am certain that this action by His Majesty so full of goodness and gratitude will prompt you to consider its merit