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Grave epigrams: PB 165-2003

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Titles

Grave epigrams

Maker(s)

Author: Sparrow, John
Illustrator: Stone, Reynolds
Printer: Rendall, Simon
Printer: Yellowsands Press

Categories

Description

By John Sparrow

[29]p. ; 23 cm.

Place(s) associated

  • Bembridge

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1974

Note

"Two hundred copies have been printed by Simon Rendall at Bembridge with a decoration by Reynolds Stone"--Colophon. Museum has copy no. 149. In grey paper wrappers with medallion engraved by Reynolds Stone on front cover.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Illustration

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 165-2003
Primary reference Number: 95583

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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