Richard Adams's annotated copy of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek (1974) and his copy of the first British edition (1975)
Richard Adams's annotated copy of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek (1974) and his copy of the first British edition (1975).
Dates
- Creation: 1974-1975
Extent
0.30 Linear metres (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 24091/1].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MS. 24091/1-2
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24091
Abstract
Richard Adams's annotated copy of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek (1974) and his copy of the first British edition (1975).
Biographical / Historical
Richard George Adams (1920-2016) was an English author most notably known for his anthropomorhic fiction, in particular the children's book Watership Down (1972). Further details in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by the Bodleian Library with the support of the Rose Fund from Blackwells Rare Books, 2025.
Creator
- Title
- Catalogue of Richard Adams's annotated copy ofPilgrim at Tinker Creek (1974) and his copy of the first British edition (1975)
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Rachael Marsay
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Catalogued with the generous support of the Roy Davids bequest.
- Edition statement
- First edition
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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