This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2023
WOODIN, W.S. WILLIAM SAMUEL WOODIN. London: J.S. & A. Stanesby, 13 Tachbrook Street, Belgrave Road, 1852. Engraved three-quarter length portrait of the famed British ventriloquist and monologist, with one hand outstretched, the other resting in his vest pocket. A facsimile of Woodin’s signature appears in the lower right, below the quote, “When unfolding before you the budget of this evening, turning over the leaves of my little Sketch Book, and unpacking the contents of my miniature Carpet Bag.” 25 × 17¾". Foxing at perimeter, tiny chip in lower right, else very good. A handsome likeness. RARE. See Exemplars, page 288.