Memoires for my grand-son
Author:
Evelyn, John
Editor:
Keynes, Geoffrey
Publisher:
Nonesuch Press
Printer:
Johnson, John (printer)
Printer:
Oxford University Press
By John Evelyn ; transcribed and furnished with a preface and notes by Geoffrey Keynes.
Printed from the original manuscript now in the possession of Mr. John Evelyn at Wotton.
"Details of how a country gentleman should conduct his life and affairs."--p. xi
Xii, 104 p. ; 15 cm.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1926
"Of this the first edition of John Evelyn's 'Memoires for my Grand-son' 1250 copies have been printed for sale in England and America by John Johnson Printer to the University at the Oxford University Press upon French hand-made paper. This is number [in ms] 1087" Bound in limp vellum with yapp edges, blindstamped rules and Evelyn's monogram on both covers, spine lettered in gilt. In slipcase (marbled paper over card).
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 315-2003
Primary reference Number: 96022
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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