Papers of Thomas Balston

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MS. 12217

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Papers of Thomas Balston, comprising a published edition of Illustrated Series of the 'Nineties, by Thomas Balston, 1933, with annotations dated 1934; two bound annotated typescripts of The Curwen Press by Thomas Balston, May 1951; typescript draft of 'The Curwen Press 1907-1940 An Epoch in its History', by Thomas Balston, n.d. [1950s]; correspondence and notes relating to Balston's writings, Aug 1933-Oct 1964.

Dates

Creation: Aug 1933-Oct 1964

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 12217.]

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Shelfmark:

MS. 12217

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12217

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Abstract

Papers of Thomas Balston.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Balston (1883-1967) was a scholar of English book production and illustration, a director of the publishers Duckworth and Co., and an amateur painter. He was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford, before being called to the bar in 1909. He served in the First and Second World Wars and was awarded a Military Cross and an O.B.E.