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A new specimen book of Curwen pattern papers: PB 185-2003

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A new specimen book of Curwen pattern papers

Maker(s)

Author: McKitterick, Dr D.
Publisher: Whittington Press
Binder (person): Settle, Smith
Printer: Senecio Press

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Description

By David McKitterick

Contains thirty-two examples of Curwen Press pattern papers, drawn from the work of sixteen artists.

105, [2] p., 6 pages of plates : ill. ; 28 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Andoversford

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1987

Note

Title page printed in brown and black. "This edition of 335 copies is set in 12 point Monotype Lutetia ... and printed at Whittington Court on Zerkall mould-made & Colorplan paper. The plates and reprinted pattern papers are printed at the Senecio Press. 250 copies are quarter-bound in buckram and Curwen pattern paper, and 85 copies quarter-bound in leather with five additional full sheets of pattern paper. Bound by Smith Settle ..."--Colophon Museum has copy no. 24. Quarter bound in green buckram with Curwen paper sides over boards. Issued in slipcase.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 185-2003
Primary reference Number: 95784

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 June 2012

Associated departments & institutions

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

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