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Jim

Book
ca. 1914-1918 (published)
Artist/Maker
Wells Gardner, Darton Ltd. (publisher)
Browne, Gordon Frederick RI RBA (illustrator)
Thorn, Ismay (author)
Place of origin
London (published)

Printed book with line block illustrations. [6], 192, 16 pages. Case binding of blue cloth over boards. Upper cover with author, title and illustration in grey, blue, black and red. Spine with title, publisher and illustration in grey, blue, black and red. Publisher's advertisements (16 p.) at end of book.

Object details

Categories
Children & Childhood
Books
National Art Library
Illustration
Object type
Book
TitleJim (published title)
Materials and techniques
Case bound printed book with line block illustrations.
Printing Ink
Paper
Cloth
Brief description
Book, by Ismay Thorn. Jim. Illustrated by Gordon Browne. London: Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd., [1914-1918]. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3417.
Physical description
Printed book with line block illustrations. [6], 192, 16 pages. Case binding of blue cloth over boards. Upper cover with author, title and illustration in grey, blue, black and red. Spine with title, publisher and illustration in grey, blue, black and red. Publisher's advertisements (16 p.) at end of book.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19cm (Note: From library catalogue, rounded to nearest cm.)
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Binder's ticket on lower pastedonwn reads: 'From J.N. Curwood, stationer & bookbinder, 3 & 4, Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent'. Acquired by the Reniers from 'JM' in July 1968. 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.3417 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
National Art Library
Library number
38041803035187

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Record createdMarch 8, 2021
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1591217/jim-book-browne-gordon-frederick/
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