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On a pincushion and other fairy tales

Book
1911 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

[8], 228, [4] pages. Line block illustrated book with case binding of red-brown cloth over boards. Upper cover with title, author and illusrtator in black; illustration in white, black and blue. Spine with title and publisher in black on gold panel; illustration in black, white and blue. Final four pages of publisher's advertisements.

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.
Brief description
Book, by Mary de Morgan, illustrated by William de Morgan. On a pincushion and other fairy tales. London (Adelphi Terrace): T. Fisher Unwin, [1911?]. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3476.
Physical description
[8], 228, [4] pages. Line block illustrated book with case binding of red-brown cloth over boards. Upper cover with title, author and illusrtator in black; illustration in white, black and blue. Spine with title and publisher in black on gold panel; illustration in black, white and blue. Final four pages of publisher's advertisements.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21cm (Note: From library catalogue, rounded up to nearest cm)
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Acquired by the Reniers from 'F' in March 1961. Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier. Bookplate on upper pastedown reads: "From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier".
Other number
861.AA.3476 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803037829

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Record createdDecember 4, 2020
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