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MS 73-2003: MS 73-2003

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Writer: Sperisen, Albert
Publisher: Bertram Rota

Categories

Description

Albert Sperisen to John Dreyfus, presenting him with a copy of Persephone (PB 168-2003). On envelope of card Dreyfus notes a reference stating the book is "a pioneer use of virkotype. A page from a Bertram Rota sales catalogue also notes it is "the first use in America of Frederic's Warde's Arrighi type.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Support composed of paper (fibre product)

Materials used in production

Ink
Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Handwriting
Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 73-2003
Primary reference Number: 95254
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 24 August 2020 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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