The Classic Fairy Tales (1974)
MS. Opie 200
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The Classic Fairy Tales (1974)
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 200
Summary
Comprises:
Folder 1: Manuscript drafts and notes for Introduction and chapters up to 'Sleeping Beauty', n.d. [c.1974]
Folder 2: Manuscript drafts and notes for chapters from 'Red Riding Hood' to end, and for blurb and cover text, n.d. [c.1974]
Folder 3: Drafts of layout and typography, sample pages, [proofs of] dust covers [UK and US versions], comments and corrections for (galley) proofs, for first edition, 1974, and for paperback edition 1980. Also includes publicity material for 1974 edition, such as press release, brochures, Christmas cards.
Date
c.1974-1980
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (3 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Publications
Opie books
The Classic Fairy Tales (1974)
