Webb (Matthew)

Webb (Matthew)

Rare vintage carte de visite of Captain Matthew Webb, the first man to swim the English Channel, signed by Webb below the image, original mount, some wear, 100 x 60mm; together with: an autograph letter signed by Webb's father and addressed to a Herbert Smith Esq., apologising for not being able to attend a dinner, one page, 8vo, Ironbridge, 10 May 1874; Captain Webb, celebratory booklet by J. Randall, signed by the author, September 1875; Webb Testimonial, Ironbridge public meeting pamphlet fundraising for testimonial to Webb, two pages, 8vo, and a printed letter of Matthew's brother. (5)