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The cruise of the Little Dipper : manuscript
Title
The cruise of the Little Dipper : manuscript.
Production
New York, circa 1923.
Physical Description
1 volume ; 20 x 16 cm
Language
English
Notes
Title from title page.
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from William Reese Co. (Swann Galleries sale 2300, 2013 January 24, lot 90) on the Jockey Hollow Fund, 2013.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Susanne K. Langer (1895-1985) was an American philosopher and author.
Helen Sewell (1896-1957) was an American illustrator and author of children's books.
Summary
Manuscript book dummy by Susanne K. Langer for her 1924 book The Cruise of the Little Dipper. Contains typescript text that is cut and pasted onto blank pages, and manuscript notations in pencil. Includes illustrations in pink ink by Helen Sewell.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
June 16, 2021
References
Susanne K. Langer, The Cruise of the Little Dipper. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Susanne K. Langer, The Cruise of the Little Dipper. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Dummies (printed matter) - United States - 20th century.
Illustrations (layout features) - United States - 20th century.
Pen and ink drawings - United States - 20th century.
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