Lot 136
Jekyll, Gertrude (1843-1932)
Three autograph letters signed
Auction: 16 June 2026 from 10:00 BST
Description
to Sir Guy, presumably Sir Guy Campbell (q.v.), one dated with the year [18]92, the others with dates omitting the year but possibly part of the same correspondence, all on a single leaf or bifolium of Jekyll's personal stationery (with Munstead, Godalming letterhead), 2, 4 and 3 pp., discussing the provision of plant specimens, providing advice on planting ('The fritillaries should be planted about 2 ⅓ inches deep'), recommending a gardener (a Joseph Booker of Twyford), etc.;
together with a copy of Gertrude Jekyll's Roses for English Gardens (London: Country Life, 1902, first edition, 8vo, original cloth, with inscription ‘Guy Campbell 1903’ to the half-title and annotation in another hand to front pastedown), and 2 other works by Jekyll (a group)