A book of scripts
Author:
Fairbank, Alfred
Publisher:
Penguin Books
King penguin books ; 48
36, [3] p., 64 p. of plates : facsims. ; 19 cm.
Proof of first edition with mss corrections by the author. Copy not bound.
Method of acquisition: Given (2013-11) by Hall, David J.
Production date: AD 1949
"350 copies set in 12-point Bell and printed at Whittington on Zerkall mould-made paper. 300 copies are bound in paper printed with a design by the artist, and 50 copies are bound in quarter leather with a portfolio containing 12 of the engravings."--Colophon. Museum has copy no 150, signed by the artist. Binding: quarter rust-coloured cloth with tan paper sides. With special extending dutjacket showing panoramic view of Whittington.
Accession number: PB 8-2013
Primary reference Number: 197521
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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