Lot 80: Kathleen Hale (1898-), British A BICYCLE MADE FOR

Kathleen Hale (1898-), British A BICYCLE MADE FOR FIVE (ORLANDO THE MARMALADE CAT); Watercolour, crayon and pencil drawing; signed lower right, signed and titled verso backing Image 8.5" x 6.5" - 21.6 x 16.5 cm. Literature: reference to follow Note: Kathleen Hale's Orlando first made his debut in 1938, it was to instant acclaim. The adventures of the splendid marmalade cat, his wife Grace, and their three kittens grew into a series of books that have become classics of children's literature.