The book of Ruth: PB 1923.4

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Titles

The book of Ruth

Maker(s)

Publisher: Nonesuch Press

Categories

Book

Description

Translated out of the original tongues : & with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command.

[18]p ; 23cm.

Notes

History note: With cutting from C.T. Sawyer Cat. V. 122 1934/5.

Place(s) associated

London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1944-05-26) by Thompson, Henry Francis Herbert, Sir, Bart

Dating

Production date: AD 1923

Note

Title and text set within ornamental borders. "... The type is a new modification of William Caslon's. The borders are enlarged from copies of those designed in the mid-sixteenth century by Bernard Salomon for Jean de Tournes. The edition is limited to 250 copies ... "--Colophon. Museum has copy no. 39. Binding: Thin boards covered with maroon batik paper. Issued in a blue slipcase, with white cloth at head and foot and printed label on front.

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1923.4
Primary reference Number: 98883
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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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