Tales of mystery and imagination

No family tree updates for a little while, though I'm off to investigate The Grants of Winterbourne Stoke again in case I missed anything before, one of my great great great grandfathers is there. In the mean time, here's a smashing super rare copy of a book illustrated by Harry Clarke:

Harrap, 1919. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION, one of only 170 deluxe copies on handmade paper. Numbered and signed by Harry Clarke. Full vellum binding with gilt lettering and vignette to upper cover. Top edge gilt and others untrimmed. Poe's magical tales are accompanied by 24 full page black and white illustrations, which are stunning. He uses large areas of black and intricate lines which have a strong effect. A near fine example of this stunning book, many pages unopened. This deluxe edition was originally published at 5 guineas. The Christmas Bookman of 1919 announced the book at the top of their seasonal list of gift books.

2007 :: Comment / reply

Hi Roy,
Winterton Stoke was on the 1881 census entry, so I assumed it was correct. I have just

Hi Roy,
Winterton Stoke was on the 1881 census entry, so I assumed it was correct. I have just checked the 1891 entry and guess what! it says Winterbourne.Matilda is my father's grandmother. These are the marriage details in the church register:
April 12 1873 John Samways 26 & Matilda Grant 25. Signed by both fathers Thomas Samways & Frederick Grant in the presence of x the mark of George Grant & signed by Elizabeth Watkins.So! we might be related. Have you got any more infomation to share?
Regards
Bazzer

Bazzer :: 6 Nov :: 2004 :: Comment / reply

Matilda Grant

I do not think she came from Winterton Stoke,but am almost certain it was Winterbourne Stoke. She would have been baptised on 3 July 1853 and would have been the daughter of Frederick & Ruth. Frederick was my Great x 2 grandfather's brother.

Roy Grant :: 2004 :: Comment / reply