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Whittington Press, Andoversford, first edition, 1984. One of 20 specially-bound copies in full morocco, from an edition limited to 220. Original blue morocco, gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, 29 cm,. 51 pp. tipped-in specimens, 2 facsimile broadsides in pocket at end. From the introduction: "The Marlborough College Press was founded in 1934 and this account marks its jubilee. It has been written as a series of articles by former members. The Press is notable for some fine pieces of printing; for a stream of ephemeral work; for giving hundreds of boys, and some girls, an insight into one of our civilising crafts; and it has launched a fair number of Marlburians into careers in printing, publishing, paper, advertising, and television. It was founded in the traditions of the private press movement, and developed at one time into a small commercial business; but it now takes its place among numerous school activities." Contents: Introduction; Foundation and the Thirties, 1934-1940 by Richard…
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A History of the Marlborough College Press, 1934-1984 Hardcover - 1984
by Roger Smith
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- Title A History of the Marlborough College Press, 1934-1984
- Author Roger Smith
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition One of 20 specia
- Pages 51
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Whittington Press
- Date 1984
- ISBN 9780904845761 / 0904845761
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 85184680
- Dewey Decimal Code 070.594
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A History of the Marlborough College Press, 1934-1984
by Russell, R. ; Griffin, P. ; Stanley, J. ; Vacher, P. and others
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