Leo Wyatt's Little book of alphabets
Illustrator:
Wyatt, Leo
Contributor:
Taylor, Michael (unidentified)
Publisher:
Florin Press
Illustrator:
Brett, Simon
Paper maker:
Green, Barcham
Binder (person):
Settle, Smith
Spine title: Little alphabets. Added engraved t.p., with title: A little book of alphabets engraved in wood by Leo Wyatt. With an introduction by Michael Taylor
[14] p., 12 leaves of plates
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1985
"This first edition of 150 copies has been printed by hand on two Albion presses, from the original wood blocks in Betty Wyatt's collection. The text is handset in Original Janson Antiqua. This is the first use both of a paper made specially for the Florin Press by Barcham Green, and of the device engraved by Simon Brett. The coloured inks were largely ground by hand from dry pigment and prepared varnish. Bound by Smith Settle"--Colophon. This copy is no. 6.
Bound in 1/4 maroon leather; white paper sides; maroon leather label with gilt lettering on upper cover; gilt lettering on spine. Issued in slipcase
Support
composed of
paper
( With watermark: Florrin)
Illustrations
Accession number: PB 34-2003
Primary reference Number: 94417
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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