William Benton : publisher and public servant
Designer:
Morison, Stanley
Illustrator:
Stone, Reynolds
Printer:
University Printing House
[9] leaves (fold.) : ill. (wood-cut), frontis. (map) ; 21 cm.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1965
Text on each leaf within ornamental wood-cut borders. Some leaves also have vignettes and emblems. "Of this kalendar of principal events in the early and middle life of William Benton compiled to mark sixty fifth anniversary, April 1, 1965, 25 copies have been printed at the University Printing House, Cambridge, England on Kozo vellum. Designed by Stanley Morison with wood engravings by Reynolds Stone"--Colophon. Signed by Reynolds Stone. Leaves unbound within a case - cloth covered (with a wood-cut design by Reynolds) over boards.
Support
composed of
vellum (paper)
Illustrations
Accession number: PB 188-2003
Primary reference Number: 95303
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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