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D3562 - John R Biggs of Derby (1909-1988), typographer, private press printer and artist - 1924-[c1980]
9 - Publications - 20th cent
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D3562/9/1-16
Title
Copies of Penguin Illustrated Classics
Date
20th cent
Description
(illustrated by woodcuts) Editions C6+7 "Robinson Crusoe" vol I & vol II illustrated by J R Biggs (3 sets + 2 extra copies of vol II) (1938), C.2 "A Sentimental Journey" illus. G Raverat (2 copies) (1938), C.4 "Walden" illus E White (signed) (1938), C.5 "Selected Poems" by R Browning illus Iain Macnab (1938,) C.8 "Typee" illus by Robert Gibbings (1938), C.9 "The Story of My Heart" by R Jefferies illus. Gertrude Hermes (signed) (1938), C.1 "Pride and Prejudice" illus H Binyon (signed) (1938), C.3 "Some Tales of Mystery and Imagination" illus. Douglas P Bliss (1938)
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File
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
John R Biggs of Derby (1909-1988), typographer, private press printer and artist
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