Autograph letter, signed, 1 p., 8vo, to Lottie (Charlotte O'Girr Clarke), n.p., March 4, 1922. Transmittal of proofs with details on paper and printing. Probably related to items 70001248, 70001247, and 70001252 herein. 70001664
Typed letter, signed, 1 p., 8vo, to Theodore Kuper, dated at Fort Worth, April 17, 1929. Written on verso of printed leaflet (THE ETCHED MONTHLY Published at Lime Rock...) See item 70001680 herein. Wall describes progress on The Etched Monthly, his travels, and his sojourn in Fort Worth. Some wear and short marginal tears. 70001673
Photocopy of autograph letter, signed, 1 p., 8vo, to [E. H.] Bangs, dated at Fort Worth, April 28, 1929. Chatty letter on his stay in Texas, transmitting photograph, etc. 70001998
Autograph note, signed, 1 p., 12mo, to T[heodore] F[red] K[uper], dated at Lime Rock, March 7, 1931. Regarding the Bruce Barton letter. Verso contains two etchings: (1) YE ORNAMENT OF YE HOME IS YE GUEST WITHIN YE DOORS. THE BERNHARDT WALLS—AT HOME MAR. 5, 1922–5 TO 7–1947 BWAY [illustrated invitation]. 5.5 x 8 cm. (2-1/4 x 3-1/4 inches). Brownish black. (2) Untitled small aquatint of a rural scene date "Wall 24." 70001221
Autograph letter, signed, 1-1/2 pp., narrow 8vo, to Fred Kuper, n.p., dated at March 28, 1931. Regarding a letter of Bruce Barton and general matters. Written on paper with etching: FOLLOWING ABRAHAM LINCOLN... 7.5 x 5 cm. (3 x 2 inches). Green. 70001657
Typescript, signed, 1-1/2 pp., 4to, "Proposition, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation vz Bernhardt Wall," dated at Lime Rock, n.d. (before 1933). Proposal to issue three different editions of Thomas Jefferson, Where He Tarried. For the printed book, see item A.1.37 herein. 70001588
Photocopy of autograph letter, signed, 1 p., 4to, to Mr. [E. H.] Bangs, dated at Coral Gables, March 30, 1933. Making arrangements to visit with Bangs on his way through Baltimore and discussing other dedicatees. 70001965
Photocopy copy of autograph letter, signed, 2 pp., 4to, to Henry Wellington Wack, dated at Houston, March 23, 1939. Regarding the dedication etching to Wack from Following Abraham Lincoln. Includes Wall's highly interesting comments on his family and German roots. 70001888
Autograph note, signed, 1/3 p., narrow 8vo, to an unnamed recipient, n.p., January 15, 1940. Wall states: "This is a proof of the revampt plate of Sandburg. Sent one to Chicago for approval. Yours truly Barney." Etching at top of Carl Sandburg (same as item 70001508 herein). 70001672
Photocopy of typed letter, signed, 1 p., 4to, to F. Ray Risdon, dated at Lime Rock, June 20, 1941. Tellling of his desire to relocate to California, progress on the Lincoln Series, etc. 70001962
Autograph letter, signed, 1 p., narrow 8vo, to Miss Griffith, n.p., November 24, 1941. Friendly letter transmitting two etchings. Etching at top of sheet: BERNHARDT WALL, THE LINCOLN ETCHER. LIME ROCK CT [text]. 5.5 x 4.5 cm. (2-1/8 x 1-3/4 inches). Red. 70001325
Typed letter, signed, 1 p., 4to, to John Steven McGroarty, dated at Sierra Madre, July 21, 1943. Wall's first letter to McGroarty detailing his idea for a book on the California missions. Wall's stationery is embellished with an etching promoting the book (FOLLOWING FRA JUNIPER SERRA A BOOK ETCHED BY BERNHARD WALL D.H.L...). 70001659
Photocopy of typed letter, signed, 1 p., 4to, to F. Ray Risdon, dated at Sierra Madre, July 17, 1946. Discusses sales, The Etcht Miniature Monthly, works in progress. 70001964
Autograph note, signed, 1 p., 16mo, to Miss. F. Grace Walker, dated at Sierra Madre, April 13, 1948. Thank you note for payment received for three months of Miniature Monthly. 70001581
Typed invoice, signed, 1 p., 16mo, to Miss F. Grace Walker, dated at Sierra Madre, March 30, 1949. At the top is a small tipped-on etched heading: BERNHARDT WALL, L. H.D., ETCHER OF BOOKS, in burnt sienna. 70001587
Autograph note, signed, 1-/4 pp., narrow 12mo, to Miss Walker, n.p., March 31, 1949. Folded leaflet with etching: From us to you go forth our best wishes for a happy 1949... 7.5 x 4.5 cm. (3 x 1-3/4 inches). Greenish black. Heavy paper. Illustrated with: OUR ETCHERIE S.M., CAL. The note relates to shipment of a book. 70001586
Photocopy of typed letter, signed, 1 p., 4to, to F. Ray Risdon, dated at Sierra Madre, September 28, 1950. Regarding the Spanish American Institute. 70001963
Manuscript invoice, signed, 1 p., 8vo, to Public Library, Evansville, Indiana, for Trial Copy No. 1 of The Lincoln Reprimand, dated at Sierra Madre, December 6, 1950. Written within an etched ornamental frame (8.5 x 7.5 cm.; 3-3/8 x 3 inches, sienna. Creased where formerly folded. 70001864
Manuscript invoice, signed, 1 p., 8vo, to Public Library, Saginaw, Michigan, for Copy No. 1 of The Lincoln Reprimand, dated at Sierra Madre, December 6, 1950. Written within an etched ornamental frame (8.5 x 7.5 cm.; 3-3/8 x 3 inches), ochre. Tear at blank margin, creased where formerly folded. 70001863
Original manuscript, signed, 1-1/4 pp., 4to, to Mitzi Bassett, n.p., February 17, 1952. 4 pp. folder onto which Wall has mounted 7 pirated post cards from his Sunbonnet Kids days-of-the-week series with the following note: "In 1905 I designed my first set of post cards. This set was popular for several years. In 1907 I was traveling in Europe. When in London I found a poor imitation of this set in the shops. I enjoyed the 'steal,' as sincere flattery. Bernhardt Wall. P.S. This set was put into a frame. The termites ate holes in the prints. BW. To Mitzi Bassett. Feb. 17, 1952. Compliments of Bernhardt Wall." Cards trimmed and some abrasions. 70001562
Typed letter, signed, 1 p., small 4to, to Mitzi Bassett, dated at Sierra Madre, July 10, 1952. On verso is a miniature of a Sunbonnet girl: THURSDAY | WALL 1905 (4.5 x 3 cm.; 1-3/4 x 1-/4 inches, burnt umber), mounted within an ornamental frame (8.5 x 7.5 cm.; 3-3/8 x 3 inches, grey). An excellent letter describing a troubling experinece with his second wife Doris and describing his work on the Lee and Gettysburg post card series. Creased where formerly folded. 70001323
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