Variations on the theme of twenty-six letters
Author:
Kindersley, David
Printer:
Skelton, Christopher
Printer:
Skelton's Press
Author:
Dreyfus, John
By David Kindersley
Contains various inserts tipped in: 1. Two Christmas cards for 1970 and 1971 from David and Barbara Kindersley to John and Irene Dreyfus both with alphabetical designs. 2. Letter: David Kindersley to John Dreyfus 5.11.1969. 3. Folio Society order form and details re David Kindersley: Alphabet posters and personal monograms. 4. Article: Monumental, inscriptional and joyous lettering by David Kindersley and John Dreyfus p.85-92 (Source unknown)
[42] p. (on double leaves) : chiefly ill ; 21 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1969
"Printed by Christopher Skelton at Skelton's Press Wellingborough, Northamptonshire ... The materials used are G. F. Smith's Strathmore Artlaid and Plain 8 papers. The type face is Monotype Walbaum Series 374. This first edition consists of five hundred copies of which fifty are numbered and signed."--Colophon. Printed on different coloured leaves. Bound in card wrapper with paper dust jacket.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 195-2003
Primary reference Number: 95846
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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