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Ward, John Q. A. "Drawing Book" sketch book with "Ward" inscribed on cover.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.224 Author/Creator: Ward, John Q. A. Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: n.d. Pagination: 15 p. ; 17.6 cm x 20.7. Order a Copy

"Drawing Book" sketch book with "Ward" inscribed on cover, consisting of sketches including animals, female and male nudes, soldiers, sketches of hands and eyes, angels, etc.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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