Accession number
PML 129936
Notes
The illustrated wrappers which are signed are by Alfred Crowquill, most for titles issued by Routledge in the 1850's, with one title issued by Sampson Low, Son & Co. in 1858.
Inscription in later hand on first panel: Alfred Crowquill. Book cover designs.
Inscription in later hand on first panel: Alfred Crowquill. Book cover designs.
Description
1 portfolio : all ill. ; 30 cm
Summary
Salesman's portfolio, consisting of assorted color printed wrappers, many illustrated, chiefly of publications issued by Geo. Routledge & Co. Includes 50 samples of upper covers with spines, with an additional 6 samples of lower covers, 5 of which are pasted to p. [2]-[3] of portfolio cover. To the portfolio cover are attached 14 boards hinged together accordian style (29 x 432 cm), on each side of which the wrappers are pasted. For several titles prices per quantity are given with the number of printings.
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