The book of Ruth
Publisher: Nonesuch Press
Translated out of the original tongues : & with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command.
[18]p ; 23cm.
History note: With cutting from C.T. Sawyer Cat. V. 122 1934/5.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1944-05-26) by Thompson, Henry Francis Herbert, Sir, Bart
Production date: AD 1923
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.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 1923.4
Primary reference Number: 98883
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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