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On a pincushion, and, other fairy tales

Book
1907 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book illustrated with line blocks, [8], 228 pages. Case binding of blue sand grain cloth over boards. Title and author in gilt on upper cover and spine. Publisher in gilt at foot of spine. Vignette illustration in gilt on upper cover.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOn a pincushion, and, other fairy tales (published title)
Materials and techniques
Case bound printed book, with line block illustrations and illustrated binding.
Brief description
Book, by Mary de Morgan. On a pincushion, and, other fairy tales, illustrated by William de Morgan. London: Alexander Moring Ltd., [1907]. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3449.
Physical description
Printed book illustrated with line blocks, [8], 228 pages. Case binding of blue sand grain cloth over boards. Title and author in gilt on upper cover and spine. Publisher in gilt at foot of spine. Vignette illustration in gilt on upper cover.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm (Note: From library catalogue, rounded to nearest cm.)
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Acquired by the Reniers in Beaminster in November 1979. 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. Bookseller's ticket of The Times Book Club on lower pastedown.
Other number
861.AA.3449 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803037779

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Record createdDecember 4, 2020
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