English bindings, 1490-1940, in the library of J.R. Abbey: PB 1940.1

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Titles

English bindings, 1490-1940, in the library of J.R. Abbey

Maker(s)

Publisher: Abbey, John Roland
Printer: Chiswick Press
Binder (person): Sangorski & Sutcliffe

Categories

Book

Description

Edited by G.D. Hobson

Xvi, 201 p : ill.. (some col.) ; 34 cm

Place(s) associated

London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943-10-16) by Abbey, John Roland

Dating

Production date: AD 1940

Note

"This edition is printed on Hollingsworth's rag paper and is limited to 180 copies ... numbered and signed by both author and editor. Twenty five copies contain an additional plate, are specially bound in half levant morocco, and numbered 1 to 25". Museum has copy no. 76. Bound in brown cloth, with red leather spine label gold stamped with title. Stamped: "Bound by S & S. London". Top edge of pages gilt.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1940.1
Primary reference Number: 98404
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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