Box Misc. MS Box 5

This collection contains the galley, with artist's handwritten corrections for A Balkan Sketchbook by Claude Howell and fifteen (15) leaves (30 sketches) of the original sketches. The book was published as a first and only edition in December 1977. The edition was limited to 500 signed and numbered copies.

Christmas card from 1977 of a cityscape with accompanying text "another view from my window" and "greetings from Claude Howell 77."

Christmas card from 1978, with the date written in the roman numerals "MCMLXXVIII." "I Claudius" is written near the bottom. Illustration is of angels flying.

Christmas card from 1979. Illustration is of angels flying. The card reads "1979, Claude Howell."

Christmas card from 1980. Illustration of the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to baby Jesus and Mary.

Christmas card from 1981. Illustration of St. James Episcopal Church in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Text, "Greetings 1981 Claude Howell."

Christmas card from 1982. Illustration of St. James Episcopal Church in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Text, "Greetings from Claude Howell 1982."

Christmas card from 1983. Illustration of an angel reaching down to a man on the ground.

Christmas card from 1986. Text, "Claude Howell Christmas" and illustration of an angel reaching towards a sitting man.

Christmas Card from 1987. Text, "Emerald Buddha Temple Bangkok Christmas 1987 Claude Howell." Illustration of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand.