The boke of Iford / compiled by me, Harold A. Peto of Iford Manor from all the sources available in 1917 ; with a historical introduction by Robin Whalley.
Published / Created:
Marlborough, England : Libanus Press, 1993.
Physical Description:
53 p. col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Roger W. Moss.
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"Twelve drawings by Richard Shirley Smith, six of which are cappriccios encompassing the sculptural and architectural elements of the garden. Edition limited to 200 copies; twenty-five copies printed on VeĢlin Arches rag paper and hand-colored at the press by Shirley Smith, bound in quarter leather in slipcase; 175 copies printed on Zerkall mould-made paper, bound at Smith Settle of Otley in paper-covered boards with linen spine and printed endpapers also designed by Shirley Smith ..."--Moss.
Subject Terms:
Peto, Harold A. (Harold Ainsworth), 1854-1933. | Iford Manor (Wiltshire, England) | Gardens, English -- England -- Wiltshire. | Smith, Richard Shirley -- Autograph. | Libanus Press -- Publisher.
Form/Genre:
Prospectuses.
Contributors:
Moss, Roger W., 1940- former owner. | Shirley Smith, Richard, ill. | Whalley, Robin. | Libanus Press. | Smith Settle (Firm)