The Brownies : their book
Book
1888 (published)
1888 (published)
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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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| Title | The 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. |
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| 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." |
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| 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 |
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| Library number | 38041803008325 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2018 |
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