Cotmania. Vol. II. 1927-8

{catalogue cutting}
<Spring Exhibition 1928 >
OIL PAINTINGS
PAST MASTERS
JOHN SELL COTMAN, A.R.W.S. Unloading the Catch
<offered to Leeds Art Gallery for 175£>
WATER COLOURS
PAST MASTERS
J.M.W. TURNER, R.A. Chester Castle
THOMAS GIRTIN Landscape with Cottage
JOHN SELL COTMAN, A.R.W.S. Castle Acre Priory
MATTHEWS & BROOKE
15 SUNBRIDGE ROAD, BRADFORD

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{typed note}
The following is a copy of a letter pasted in the R.I.B.A. Library's copy of "A Series of Etchings illustrative of the Architectural Antiquities of Norfolk" by John Sell Cotman. Folio London 1818.

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{copy of letter}
Dear Sir,
I enclose a volume of my [[Norfolk]] Architectural Antiquities of Norfolk, which I beg you will do me the favour to lay before the Institute of British Architects for their acceptance for their library _
I must acknowledge at the same time the pleasure and information I have received from their meetings through their handsome Compliment of Tickets.

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{handwritten note}
In 1836 there were 13 Hon: Fellows & 7 Hon: Members - elected 21 Sept. '35 -
John Britton.
Sir Michael Faraday.
H.M The King of Oude.
H.H The Rajah of Tanjore.
Rev: Wiliam Whewell T.C.C.
Rev. Ven: R. Hurrell Froude.
'Every person proposed as an Hon Member (Noblemen & Gentlemen of this class excepted) must be recommended by at least 3 Fellows, who must certify that he is a person eminent for service & give the title of any works he may have written.'