Poems in English
Author:
Milton, John
Illustrator:
Blake, William
Printer:
Lewis, Walter
Printer:
Cambridge University Press
Printer:
Chiswick Press
Designer:
Bliss, Douglas Percy
Designer:
Meynell, Francis
John Milton with illustrations by William Blake
2 v ([53] leaves of plates) : ill ; 26cm.
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Riches, Thomas Henry
Production date: AD 1926
"This edition ... consists of 1450 copies in two volumes on Van Gelder rag paper ... and 90 copies (the two volumes bound together) on Oxford India paper. The letter press has been printed in the Italic type of Blado by Walter Lewis, M.A., printer to the University, at the Cambridge University Press; the collotype illustrations by the Chiswick Press, London. The Arabesque ornaments have been designed by D. P. Bliss. The whole has been arranged by Francis Meynell." Volume 2: "out of series for T. H. Riches from the Nonesuch Press" Binding: quarter vellum, decorative paper sides; gilt lettering; page edges uncut.
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Accession number: PB 1926.4
Primary reference Number: 98789
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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