Accession number
PML 197876
Creator
Joyce, James, 1882-1941.
Published
[London] : Corvinus Press, 1937.
Credit line
Gift of Sean and Mary Kelly, 2018.
Notes
"This book comprises the opening and closing pages of part II: section II: of 'Work in progress.' The illuminated capital letter at the beginning is the work of Lucia Joyce the author's daughter"--1st leaf at end.
"Apparently the copy given to Stanislaus Joyce."--Sotheby's, London, 8 July 2004, lot 195.
Marginalia printed in red or black.
"Of this book one hundred and seventy-five copies have been set in 18-pt. Centaur type and printed on Arnold hand-made paper. All copies have been numbered from 1 to 175. One extra copy lettered 'A' has been printed on a white Japanese mulberry paper and is reserved for the printer. Copies nos. 1 to 25 have been signed by the author"--Colophon.
Library's copy numbered 57.
"Completed at the Corvinus Press during October, 1937. Laus Deo."--Colophon.
"Apparently the copy given to Stanislaus Joyce."--Sotheby's, London, 8 July 2004, lot 195.
Marginalia printed in red or black.
"Of this book one hundred and seventy-five copies have been set in 18-pt. Centaur type and printed on Arnold hand-made paper. All copies have been numbered from 1 to 175. One extra copy lettered 'A' has been printed on a white Japanese mulberry paper and is reserved for the printer. Copies nos. 1 to 25 have been signed by the author"--Colophon.
Library's copy numbered 57.
"Completed at the Corvinus Press during October, 1937. Laus Deo."--Colophon.
Description
5 preliminary leaves, [32] pages, 5 leaves ; 33 cm
Provenance
Stanislaus Joyce; The Sean and Mary Kelly Collection; gift of Sean and Mary Kelly, 2018.
Binding
Orange vellum boards, somewhat limp, stamped and lettered in gold, top edge gilt; issued in grey-green slipcase.
Classification
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