Book reviews and newspaper cuttings
MS. Opie 212
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Book reviews and newspaper cuttings
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 212
Summary
Large scrapbook album, recording the Opies' work chronologically. Includes: press cuttings, book reviews, publicity material, sample dust jackets for their publications, and some letters. The beginning of the album covers Peter Opie's early work (c.1937-1947), while the rest of the volume covers the Opies' subsequent joint work (c.1947-1960). Also includes a folder of loose items, which were inserted in the back of the volume, including further press cuttings, another dust jacket, and prints of various illustrations (probably by Joan Hassall)
Date
c.1937-1960, 1965
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (1 volume, 1 folder)
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Publications
Other Opie publications and related material
Book reviews and newspaper cuttings
