Virgil's second eclogue
Author:
Virgil
Illustrator:
Lister, Raymond
Illuminator:
Lister, Raymond
Illuminator:
Lister, Pamela
Printer:
R. I. Severs Ltd.
Publisher:
Golden Head Press
Binder (person):
John P. Gray and Sons
9,[1] leaves : col. ill ; 23cm.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1975)
Production date: AD 1958
"This edition ... has been printed by R. I. Severs Ltd., bound by John P. Gray & Son Ltd., and published by The Golden Head Press Ltd., all of Cambridge. The printing has been made in monochrome from photo-line engraved blocks taken from the original designs by Raymond Lister, R.M.S., who, assisted by his wife, Pamela, have illuminated and coloured them by hand. The following have been produced: 16 copies lettered A to Z and signed by the artist, for sale by the Golden Head Press Ltd. 10 copies I to X for presentation. ..."--Colophon. Museum has copy Q signed by Raymond Lister. Binding: Quarter brown morocco, yellow buckram sides, blind fillet; 2 raised bands on spine with title in gilt.
Illustrations
Accession number: PB 1958.1
Primary reference Number: 107815
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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