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The Village Blacksmith

Book
1888 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book, 12 unnumbered pages. Illustrated with relief halftones (one signed 'Meisenbach') and colour line blocks.

Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Village Blacksmith (published title)
Materials and techniques
Case bound printed book illustrated using colour line blocks and relief halftones.
Brief description
Book, by Henry Longfellow. The Village Blacksmith. London : Castell Brothers ; New York, E. & J.B. Young & Co. [1888?]. NAL Pressmark: 861.AA.3398.
Physical description
Printed book, 12 unnumbered pages. Illustrated with relief halftones (one signed 'Meisenbach') and colour line blocks.
Dimensions
  • Height: 156mm
  • Width: 131mm
  • Depth: 4mm
  • Weight: 76g
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Presentation inscription in pencil on upper flyleaf verso reads: 'To Lilly from Granpa Short, Southwold'. Acquired by the Reniers from 'K' in July 1962. Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier. Bookplate on upper pastedown reads: "From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier". Initialled in ink "AR" (ie. Anne Renier) on lower flyleaf.
Other number
861.AA.3398 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803035039

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Record createdMarch 10, 2020
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