This work above by the popular cartoonist Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) was a highlight of Mallams’ library sale on June 21.
The signed 1908 pen ink and colour wash depicts a dozen unhappy figures sat around the Peter Pan author JM Barrie. The caption reads: Mr J.M. Barrie in a nursery – telling a story about a little boy who wished – oh, how he did wish! – to be a mother…