SOURCE A Book Plate from... PROVENANCE FROM DAMASCUS TO PALMYRA BY JOHN KELMAN M.A. D.D. Author of 'The Holy Land'. PAINTED BY MARGARET THOMAS. Margaret Thomas (1843 – 24 December 1929) was an English-born Australian travel writer, poet and artist. Thomas was born at Croydon, Surrey, England, daughter of Thomas Cook, shipowner. She was brought to Australia by her parents in 1852 and later on studied sculpture under Charles Summers at Melbourne. She exhibited a medallion portrait at the first exhibition of the Victorian Society of Fine Arts held in 1857. Thomas lived in Richmond, Victoria and exhibited her work regularly. Around 1867 Thomas went to Europe to continue her studies. She had a medallion shown at the Royal Academy exhibition of 1868; after studying for three years at Rome she obtained a studentship at the Royal Academy, London, and in 1872 won the silver medal for sculpture. [Wikipedia] AUTHENTICITY WARRANTED TO BE A GENUINE OLD ITEM, PRINTED AT THE DATE STATED. We NEVER offer modern day copies. The buyer may wish to print this page. SIZE Approximately OVERALL SIZE including margins: Approx.8.75x6 inches. IMAGE SIZE (Varies slightly): Approx.5.5x4 Inches. 14x10.5 Cms VERSO There is nothing printed on the back, which is plain. CONDITION Please see the scan.

 	Good. Suitable for framing.

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