Two sonnets written out in calligraphy by Alfred Fairbank
Two sonnets written out in calligraphy by Alfred Fairbank: 'Splendidis Longum Valedico Nugis' by Sir Philip Sidney and Sonnet CXVI by William Shakespeare. One booklet with decorated paper cover.
Dates
- Creation: 1975
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 24414].
Shelfmark:
MS. 24414
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24414
Abstract
Two sonnets written out in calligraphy by Alfred Fairbank, c.1975.
Biographical / Historical
Alfred John Fairbank (1895-1982) worked in the Admiralty and was an eminent calligrapher and a founding member of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators. For further information see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
Given by Alfred Fairbank to Albinia (Tilly) Catherine de la Mare at Fairbank exhibition, Oxford, on 3 Dec 1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian by Albinia (Tilly) Catherine de la Mare in 2001.
Creator
- Title
- Catalogue of Two Sonnets written out in Calligraphy by Alfred Fairbank
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Lucy McCann
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
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