May, wood engraving for a calendar, by Eric Ravilious

An image of Twelve wood engravings for a calendar printed by the Monotype Corporation. Ravilious, Eric William (British, 1903-1942). Published by The Lanston Monotype Corporation Limited. Wood engraving, colour printing, 1933. Production Note: The wood engravings form the upper half of each sheet, the lower half given to the calendar and the company's address.

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Twelve wood engravings for a calendar printed by the Monotype Corporation. Ravilious, Eric William (British, 1903-1942). Published by The Lanston Monotype Corporation Limited. Wood engraving, colour printing, 1933. Production Note: The wood engravings form the upper half of each sheet, the lower half given to the calendar and the company's address.

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Accession Number: P.107-1953(5)
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Fnumber: 22/1

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