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The Brownies : their book

Book
1888 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Childrens' book of poetry. Illustrated case binding of olive green paper over boards. Bevelled boards. Stained edges. Floral endpapers. Illustrated with wood-engravings by the author. 144 pages, illustrated with wood engravings.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Brownies : their book (published title)
Materials and techniques
Printed book with wood-engraved illustrations, illustrated case binding of olive green paper over bevelled boards with stained edges and floral endpapers.
Brief description
Book, 'The Brownies : their book', by Palmer Cox, published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, ca. 1888. NAL Pressmark: B.JB.COXP.BR.1888.
Physical description
Childrens' book of poetry. Illustrated case binding of olive green paper over boards. Bevelled boards. Stained edges. Floral endpapers. Illustrated with wood-engravings by the author. 144 pages, illustrated with wood engravings.
Dimensions
  • Height: 268mm
  • Width: 225mm
  • Depth: 20mm
Marks and inscriptions
Initialled in ink "AR" (ie. Anne Renier) on lower flyleaf. Ownership inscription in ink in panel on p. iii reads: "Timothy Gibson Craig." Ownership panel-p. iii. Presentation inscription in on p. iii reads: "Mary Bridges, 1st June 1893."
Gallery label
Palmer Cox (1840–1924) published by T. Fisher Unwin, London The Brownies: Their Book 1888 Childrens’ book of poetry illustrated with wood engravings National Art Library: 38041803008325 Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier.
Object history
Bookplate on upper pastedown reads: "From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier." Acquired by the Reniers in Cecil Court in June 1958.
Other number
B.JB.COXP.BR.1888 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803008325

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Record createdApril 17, 2018
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