Shelfmark
Ib6.2.27A
Title
A souvenir of the opening of the memorial buildings at Eton College by His Majesty on November 18th, 1908..
Publication, distribution, etc.
Eton : Printed and published by G. New, 20, High Street, Eton., [1908]
Physical description
11, [1] p. : ill. (photolithographs) ; 24 cm.
Note
Publisher's information derived from colophon (p. 11).
Note
With advertisements for local Eton businesses.
Note
Printed notice on p. 10: "The Photographs in this Souvenir are by Kissack, Eton, except where otherwise stated."
Note
"An Eton Memorial Marching Song" by A. C. Ainger printed on title-page (i.e. p. 4).
Note
Publisher's original brown card wrappers. Upper cover with engraved stamp containing date and title alongside decorative elements (including Eton and Royal arms); lower cover, and inner covers upper and lower, with printed advertisements. In later library binding: clear plastic and card covers with cloth spine.
Formatted contents note
Contents: Contents: p. 4: Programme of the Ceremony -- p. 5: Some Account of the Memorial Buildings, &c. -- p. 8: Eton Memorial Ode -- p. 10: Speech by Earl Roberts, V.C., in the School Hall.
Provenance
Ex Berkshire County Library; library label and stamps on upper inner cover with shelfmarks on upper cover(s).
Provenance
Manuscript inscription on p. 1: "EBB. Weatherhead's 6.x.61."
Provenance
Ex OEA offices, removed during refurbishment in May 2022.
Subject
Added entry--name
New, George, active 1891 - 1903 printer, publisher.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Old Etonian Association former owner.
Added entry--place
England Eton.
Language code
eng
Identifier
B50777