Well my trip was a definite success, you’ll be pleased to hear. The mission was a trip to a solicitors’ office in the Home Counties in order to sift through some of the last remaning pieces from Daphne Padden’s estate. And it was worth the journey up the A303, as I have come back with a whole carrier bag full of goodies. From which there definitely is a very interesting story to tell, when I get the time to sift through it all properly. In the meantime, some original artwork for your Friday delight.
The Torbay Express apparently still runs, but I bet it doesn’t have a menu as nice as this these days.
This greetings telegram is wonderful in its detail.
And also came with its own matching envelope.
As far as I can tell, this was never used. I don’t think I’ve mentioned it before, but there is a small and good book about Greetings Telegrams
Finally, a small early sketch…
That fisherman is clearly a close cousin of this pair, with their black cat and pipes.
All of which is simply a taster, as there will be plenty more gems to come from the bag next week too.
Dear QuadRoyal
Forgive me for placing this in this comment box – but someone out there might be interested in this job:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/about/jobs/details/10052011
A curator of film posters for BFI.
It has nothing to do with me – I was recently told about it and thought “Ooh a good job for someone!”
Yes indeed, a very good job for someone! I’ve also put it out on Twitter, so hopefully it will find the right person – thanks for that.