Shelfmark
Lgg.2.07
Author
Chesterton, G. K., 1874 - 1936 (Gilbert Keith)
Title
Greybeards at play : literature and art for old gentlemen / rhymes and sketches by Gilbert Chesterton.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : R. Brimley Johnson, 8, York Buildings, Adelphi, MCM [1900].
Physical description
x, [2], 102, [10]p : ill. (line drawings) ; 19cm.
Note
Pagination includes blank pages interspersed throughout book.
Note
With a half-title.
Note
Includes final five advertisement leaves.
Note
Publisher's white cloth quarter binding with lettering stamped in black on spine and decorated yellow paper boards.
Provenance
Loose ms. letter (dated 1993-03-29) to Michael Meredith from William LeFanu regarding the donation of this book to ECL.
Provenance
Ms. note in pencil in William LeFanu's hand.
Provenance
Ms. inscription: "W. R. LeFanu from [George Orwell], Xmas 1921".
Provenance
Ms. inscription (scored through): "Eric A. Blair [George Orwell] from himself, Xmas 1920".
Provenance
Ms. bookplate of Eric Blair (George Orwell), including illustration.
Added entry--name
Orwell, George, 1903 - 1950 Former owner.
Added entry--name
Le Fanu, W. R., 1904 - 1995 (William Richard) Former owner.
Added entry--name
Meredith, Michael, 1936 - ? Recipient.
Added entry--name
Johnson, R. Brimley, 1867 - 1932 (Reginald Brimley) Publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B22391