Edward Lear
Author:
Hofer, Philip
Illustrator:
Lear, Edward
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Designer:
Begg, John
45, [2] p : ill ; 16 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1962
"... designed by John Begg. The text was adapted from an address delivered at the Grolier Club, N. Y., on ... December 12, 1961... The illustrations have been made from original material in the Houghton Library... The text was set in 10/13 Palatino and printed by offset by Marbridge Printing Company, Inc. Of this first edition 960 copies have been set aside by the publishers for distribution to members of the Grolier Club and as Monograph No. 71 for distribution by the Typophiles'. In illustrated blue paper wrapper.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 163-2004
Primary reference Number: 118592
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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