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Proposals for a privately printed and limited impression[...]of the Lismore Papers[...] /
Alexander B. Grosart.
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| Summary: | Booklet proposing publishing a limited (100 copies) edition of Sir Richard Boyle's 'Lismore Papers' which was preserved in Lismore Castle by the Duke of Devonshire. An 'alphabetically-arranged list of the more remarkable correspondants' is shown, which include: 'Sir Richard Aldworth, Lord Dunboyne, and Edmund Spenser - son of the poet.' |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lancashire :
Alexander B. Grosart,
[ca. 1885].
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| Notes: | The Papers are described as having: '...remembrances, and diaries of Sir Richard Boyle...with state and private correspondance, including many important historical documents and narratives...' Includes an order form to be sent to the Rev. Alexander B. Grosart, with the following footnote: 'No orders for seperate works can be accepted. The books will be so handsome that it is not proposed to have any large-paper copies.' Trademark motif and address of Chiswick Press on back page. Handwritten on back page: 'Jan 19[th] 1885' also, scribbled out name and address. Top left-hand corner of back page missing. Decorative initial letter 'T', formed by mythical creature and floral motif, on front page. Note attached to item: 'Volumes printed from 1886-88.' Physical description: 8 p : ill. ; 23 x 18 cm. more |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EPH B353 |
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Ephemera |
Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
