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Two poems: PB 110-2004

Object information

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Titles

Two poems

Maker(s)

Author: Meynell, Francis
Publisher: Morison, Stanley
Publisher: Crutchley, Brooke
Publisher: Ridler, Vivian
Publisher: Cleverdon, Douglas
Publisher: Stone, Reynolds
Publisher: Dreyfus, John

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Description

By Francis Meynell.

Contents: In praise of unfamous men -- Hereditament

With letter laid in: Francis Meynell to John Dreyfus 17 May 1961

[7] p ; 23 cm.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1961

Note

"First printed for his seventieth birthday by his friends SM, BC, VR, DC, RS, JD, 12 May 1961." The initials are those of Stanley Morison, Brooke Crutchley, Vivian Ridler, Douglas Cleverdon, Reynolds Stone, and John Dreyfus. Cf. Ridler. Printed on double leaves. "50 copies printed"--Colophon. Inscription on front endpage: "For John: a gift regiven, gratefully Francis 12 May 1961. This is not a correction but a late addition, to come after the ninth verse of Hereditment [4 lines of verse follow]". In gilt paper cover with paper label on front cover bearing the name "Francis Meynell" within an ornamental border. In slipcase covered in red cloth.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 110-2004
Primary reference Number: 118400
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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