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Child's own book of fairy tales

Book
1877 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book illustrated with line photoengravings. 537 pages. Case binding of blue diagonal rib grain cloth over boards. Panel stamp blocked in black on upper cover and spine. Title in gilt on spine. Lower cover blocked in blind.

Object details

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Object type
TitleChild's own book of fairy tales (published title)
Materials and techniques
Case bound printed book with wood-engraved illustrations reproduced as line photoengravings.
Brief description
Book, by Clara de Chatelain. Child's own book of fairy tales: with 500 illustrations. New York: The World Publishing House, 1877. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3485.
Physical description
Printed book illustrated with line photoengravings. 537 pages. Case binding of blue diagonal rib grain cloth over boards. Panel stamp blocked in black on upper cover and spine. Title in gilt on spine. Lower cover blocked in blind.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm (Note: taken from library catalogue which rounds up to nearest cm.)
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Acquired by the Reniers from Harris in January 1969. Bookplate on upper pastedown reads: "From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier." Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier.
Other number
861.AA.3485 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803037886

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Record createdDecember 4, 2020
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