The Oxford Book of Children's Verse (1973)
MS. Opie 198
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The Oxford Book of Children's Verse (1973)
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 198
Summary
Comprises:
Folder 1: Drafts and notes, comments on proofs, and corrections for third printing, c.1972-1975.
Folder 2: Drafts of, and notes on, layout, typography, illustrations and cover design, n.d. [c.1973]; prints of, and articles on, the painting by George Romney, 'The Gower Family', which was used for the book cover, c.1972-1973.
Folder 3: Correspondence with authors, publishers and literary agents relating to permissions to include poems in the book, c.1972-1973. Also includes lists of permissions obtained, and of licence fees paid.
Folder 4: Miscellaneous notes, including on the scope and structure of the book, n.d. [c.1973]
Folder 5: Proof copy with minor corrections ('Editor's Proof Copy'), 1973.
Date
c.1972-1975
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (5 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Publications
Opie books
The Oxford Book of Children's Verse (1973)
