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Album of Autograph manuscripts, Watercolors, and Prints compiled by Marianne Daniell - This unique compilation of watercolors, autographs, and prints was compiled by Marianne Daniell between 1831 and 1856. The subjects are related to America, Africa, England, and the Methodist faith. It is likely that Marianne Daniell was the daughter of William Daniell (1769-1837), a noted landscape painter and engraver. Marianne probably compiled the books with tokens of her travels with her father. Many of the images and writings are laid down into the volume. The bookis bound in original straight-grained morocco, gilt. Included in the book are ”A verse in the Chippeway Langauge” by Peter Jones, once a Mohawk Chief; autograph inscription by Jabez Bunting, Wesleyan Methodist Minister after Wesley's; autograph hymn in native language by David Livingstone, Cairo, 1856; autograph fragments by both John Wesley and Charles Wesley; drawing of Mount Orgueil by royal navy topographer, Captain Robert Elliot; watercolour wash of a scene near Bombay by Amelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland; numerous watercolours of Egypt, Constantinople etc. and autograph contributions by missionaries, manuscript, watercolours, and other pieces. Paper Size: ~ 8” by 9 1/2” Paper Type or Special Features: Book with Autographs, Watercolors, and Prints