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Chute, Desmond : Catharina Sponsa.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print probably by Desmond Chute. Print shows a woman with a halo and head dress holding a sprig of plants. Lettering reads "Catharina Sponsa XTI."
Gill, Eric
Pencil drawing of a female nude.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one drawing of an unidentified femal nude. The drawing has been squared, possibly indicating it was to be made into a sculpture. Verso of drawing appears to be a list of books. Also includes photocopy and original sale notice.
Gill, Eric
Westminster Cathedral : stations of the cross.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of fourteen plates showing Eric Gill's sculptures of the Stations of the Cross that were created for Westminster Cathedral. The plates are in an envelope and were published by the Medici Society, London.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a small sheet with the catholic dictionary definition of the word conscience, as well as notes on the definition. Printed by Hague, Gill & Davey.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one dust jacket for the book "Modern Sports : Hockey", printed by Hague & Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one mock-up of the first page of The Book of Genesis.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one draft copy of a printing of the first eight pages of Genesis.
Gill, Eric
Advertisements : booksellers catalogues
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of various clippings and sections taken from booksellers catalogues advertising works for sale by Eric Gill or the private presses with which he was associated.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one four examples of typography by Gill. Includes Perpetua Titling, Felicity, and Danadan.
Gill, Eric
Postcard : League of Nations basrelief.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of two postcards showing the central portion of a basrelief sculpture commission by the League of Nations which hangs in the Council Lobby building.
Gill, Eric
The pardoner's tale (Physick 649) : woodcut block.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of the original woodcut block for the print “The Pardoner’s Tale.”
Gill, Eric
Salvator noster hodie natus est: gaudeamus.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of three small card folded horizontally featuring a woodcut illustrion of a fish and a religious verse. Lettering reads "Salvator noster hodie natus est: gaudeamus. Neque enim fas est locum esse tristitiae, ubi natalis est vitae. Nemo ab hujus alacritatis participatione secernitur: una cunctis laetitiae communis est ratio. Ersultet (sic) sanctus, quia appropinquat ad palmam; gaudeat paccator, quia invitatur ad beniam."
Translation: This day our Saviour was born: let us rejoice. For it is impossible to be sad to, where is the birthday of life. No one from participating in our category, all a joy to both systems. Rejoice, O thou holy, because it approaches nearer to the palm;'s joy is a sinner, for he is invited to pardon.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : the log of the bounty.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of The Log of the Bounty.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of various Hague and Gill printing samples for invoices, ex libris plates, and addresses for the press at Pigotts.
Gill, Eric
Christmas rhyme sheet No. 1 : regina caeli.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of Christmas Rhyme Sheet No. 1 published by St. Dominic's Press. The broadsheet features the poem "Regina Caeli" along with an illustration in woodcut.
Gill, Eric
Advertisements : gill sans typeface.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one advertisement for the Gill Sans typeface, put out by the Monotype Corporation.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of four sheets showing Gill Sans typeface in 60, 48, 42 and 24 point font.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one broadsheet with the prayers of the Holy Mass written in Latin.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one page with four rubbings of engravings by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of four glass plate negatives showing images of prints by Eric Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of copies of three prints by Eric Gill.
Gill, Eric
Announcement : exhibition on modern fine printing.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one announcement for an exhibition on modern fine printing being held by Messrs. J & E Bumpus. The exhibition features works printed by the Golden Cockerel press, and the announcement features a woodcut with an illustration by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : the sonnets of Shakespeare.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus and sixteen draft pages for the Hague and Gill edition of the Sonnets of Shakespeare.
Gill, Eric
Specimen page : Lancelot and Elaine.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of draft pages of Lancelot and Elaine, printed by Hauge and Gill.
Gill, Eric
Specimen page : the gospel according to St. Matthew : variant a.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of four draft pages of the variant a version of The Gospel According to St. Matthew, printed by Hague and Gill.
Gill, Eric
Specimen page : the gospel according to St. Matthew : variant b.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of four draft pages of the variant b version of The Gospel According to St. Matthew, printed by Hague and Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a one small print of the lettering "The Word Was Made Flesh" with an illustration of a nude man holding a crucifix.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one price guide for various works printed by the Nonesuch Press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of The Bible.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of Broadsheet No. 5 published by St. Dominic's Press. The broadsheet features the poem "Parles" along with an illustration in woodcut.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of Broadsheet No. 3 published by St. Dominic's Press. The broadsheet features the poem "A Carol" along with an illustration in woodcut.
Gill, Eric
Broadsheet No. 6 : a penny pie.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of Broadsheet No. 6 published by St. Dominic's Press. The broadsheet features the poem "A Penny Pie" along with an illustration in woodcut.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print titled “Gravesend” used by St. Dominic’s Press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a small prospectus sheet from St. Dominic's Press for "Visitors' Book” and others.
Gill, Eric
Rhyme sheet No. 1 : the song of the dressmaker.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of Rhyme Sheet No. 1 published by St. Dominic's Press. The sheet features the poem "The Song of the Dressmaker" and an image in woodcut.
Gill, Eric
Advertisement : National Institute for the Blind.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of an advertisement appeal for the National Institute for the Blind showing a woodcut by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of artifacts created and accumulated by Eric Gill. Includes one original woodblock for the print "The Pardoner's Tale" as well as glass plate negatives of various Gill prints.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one advertisement for various typefaces available cut by the Monotype Corporation. These includ both Gill Sans and Perpetua.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a printed page of various Catholic prayers, hymns and psalms.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : much ado about nothing.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of Much Adoe About Nothing.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : the Shakespeare anthology.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of The Shakespeare Anthology.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of materials printed by, St. Dominic's Press. Includes primarily various rhyme sheets, as well as one prospectus and one print.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one advertisement for altar cards printed in Gill Sans.
Gill, Eric
Advertisement : beauty looks after herself.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of two advertisements for Gill's work "Beauty Looks After Herself."
Gill, Eric
Gummed rubbing of Gill engraving.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one "gummed" rubbing of an engraving by Gill. Rubbing was done by Cliff Haring.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one page with six rubbings of engravings by Gill. Rubbings were done by Cliff [Haring?].
Gill, Eric
Clipping : a guide to contemporary sculptors.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one article titled "A Guide to Contemporary Sculptors" from an unknown magazine. Eric Gill is featured.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of various ephemera created and accumulated by Eric Gill, included printed material that is not related to one of the presses with which Gill was involved. Includes clippings, announcements, advertisements, dust jackets, etc. Also includes materials related to Gill's typefaces.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Collection comprises materials created and accumulated by Eric Gill, as well as materials created and accumulated posthumously relating to Gill's life or by various presses in which he was involved. Includes a large collection of Gill prints and original drawings, as well as materials created by and relating to various presses with which Gill was involved or owned.
Gill, Eric
Clipping : Francis Meynell drawing.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one clipping from a magazine showing Eric Gill's drawing of Francis Meynell (of the Nonesuch Press) as well information on Nonesuch Press and typography.
Gill, Eric
Announcement : the life of Eric Gill.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of various newspaper announcements and reviews of Robert Speaight's book "The Life of Eric Gill." Also includes a catalogue from bookseller Methuen, Chapman & Hall.
Gill, Eric
Clipping : the problem with England's historical churches.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of two pages taken from the book "The Problem with England's Historical Churches" that discuss Eric Gill's sculptures in Guildford Cathedral.
Gill, Eric
Specimen page : Le morte d'arthur, book seven.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of twelve draft pages of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte D'Arthur."
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of materials printed by, or about, the Hague and Gill Press. Includes prospecti, specimin pages, and ephemera.
Gill, Eric
Hauge, Joan and Rene : Christmas card.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of two copies of a Christmas card sent by Joan and Rene Hague in 1947. The cards feature religious verses in Latin.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of materials created or accumulated by Eric Gill and members of his family. Includes one item of correspondence and two Christmas cards.
Gill, Eric
Specimen page : The lessons & gospels for the season of lent, taken from the Roman Missal.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of four draft pages of The Lessons & Gospels for the Season of Lent, Taken From the Roman Missal, printed by Hague and Gill.
Gill, Eric
David and Goliath (Physick 982).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of David and Goliath. Numbered 12/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The English Bible-Selected.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of prints created by Eric Gill, as well as two by his friend and collaborator Desmond Chute. Includes works for commissions, as well as for books published by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Moneychangers. Numbered 13/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The English Bible-Selected.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of other art created by Eric Gill. Includes drawings, architectural plans, and paintings.
Gill, Eric
The leisure state (Physick 850).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of The Leisure State, showing a woman listening to a grammaphone with the words Techne (translation: “art, craft”) and Poiesis (translation: “creation, poetry”). Numbered 18/18 and signed by Gill. Originally for Unemployment, by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one original drawing by Eric Gill titled "Old House at Ditchling." Signed E.A.G.
Gill, Eric
Jesus and the doctors (Physick 984).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Jesus and the Doctors. Numbered 3/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The English Bible-Selected.
Gill, Eric
I am a little world (Physick 976).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of I Am a Little World. Numbered 3/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The Holy Sonnets of John Donne.
Gill, Eric
Madonna and child (Physick 932).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of two original concept drawings and one print of Madonna and Child, used for the Peace Pledge Union Christmas card of 1937.
Gill, Eric
Madonna with child (Physick 932).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one proof print of Madonna with Child, used for the Peace Pledge Union Christmas card. Woodcut appears to have been hand tinted.
Gill, Eric
Girl with three scallops bookplate (Physick 492).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Girl with Three Scallops, used a bookplate. Print lettered "ex libris Kate Fletcher."
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : the tale of the golden cockerel.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of The Tale of the Golden Cockerel.
Gill, Eric
Death be not proud (Physick 978).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Death be not Proud. Numbered 15/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The Holy Sonnets of John Donne.
Gill, Eric
Thou hast made me (Physick 975).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Thou Hast Made Me. Numbered 6/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The Holy Sonnets of John Donne.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of materials printed by, or about, the Golden Cockerel Press. Includes prospecti, specimin pages, and ephemera.
Gill, Eric
At the round earths imagin'd corners (Physick 977).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of At the Round Earths Imagin'd Corners. Numbered 7/15 and signed by Gill. Originally illustration for The Holy Sonnets of John Donne.
Gill, Eric
The history of King Henry VIII (Physick 925).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of the frontispiece for Henry the Eighth. Signed by Gill with a note reading "for Shakespear's Henry VIII pub by New York Limited Edition Club, 1937. Also includes the back of the original mat.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Christ Seated. Numbered 14 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for Quia Amore Langueo, printed by Hague and Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of Love Night.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of The Nonesuch Century, a publication by the Nonesuch Press relating to the first one hundred books issued by the press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of seven proofs of the prints created by Eric Gill for the Aldine Bible. Note that there is one blank page, but it is unclear if it is intentionally blank or if a print has been removed.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : the epicure's anthology.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of The Epicure's Anthology.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one subscription form from the Golden Cockerel Press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of materials printed by, or about, the Nonesuch Press. Includes prospecti, and information about the press.
Gill, Eric
Dustjacket : an essay on typography, 2nd edition.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one dustjacket for Gill's "An Essay on Typography."
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Divine Lovers. Numbered 14/25 and signed by Gill. Originally the frontispiece from Morals and Marriage.
Gill, Eric
Specimen page : the green ship.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a specimen page for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of The Green Ship.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of various Christmas cards all showing woodcuts by Gill. One is signed from Mary and Eric Gill and one from Hilay and Clare Pepler.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : chanticleer, a bibliography of the Golden Cockerel Press.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a prospectus for "Chanticleer: A Bibliography of the Golden Cockerel Press."
Gill, Eric
Naphill jubilee card (Physick 888).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of two prints of Naphill Jubilee Card. Lettered "to his majesty King George from his loyal subjects of Naphill Buckinghamshire thankful greetings."
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : more lovely food.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of More Lovely Food.
Gill, Eric
History: man just going on walking (Physick 859).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of History: Man Just Going on Walking. Numbered 20/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Marionette. Numbered 15/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress.
Gill, Eric
The nun's priests's tale (Physick 603).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of The Nun's Priests's Tale showing three figures and a chicken under a leaf border with the letter "H". Numbered 4/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Gill, Eric
The pardoner's tale (Physick 649).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of The Pardoner's Tale showing three men in a garden with a skeleton looking up at them, along with the letter "O." Numbered 10/10 and signed by Gill along with the annotation USA 5. Used as an illustration for the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Puck Juggling. Numbered 5/20 and signed by Gill. Originally from half title for The New Temple Shakespeare.
Gill, Eric
The shipman's tale (Physick 586).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of The Shipman's Tale showing a man and woman on a bed surrounded by a border of leaves and the letter "O." Numbered USA 1/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of Glory of Life as well as other books printed in 1934.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Babe on bough. Numbered 19/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of St. John. Numbered 11/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Passion of our Lord printed by Hague and Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Laocoon. Numbered 12/15 and signed by Gill. Originally designed for the jacket of XX Century Library.
Gill, Eric
Romance: man seizing unreality (Physick 860).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Romance: Man Seizing Unreality. Numbered 4/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.
Gill, Eric
Spray of seven leaves and flower bud with woman climbing floreated phallus (Physick 509-510).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of the side-by-side images of Spray of Seven Leaves and Flower Bud and Woman Climbing Floreated Phallus. Numbered 3/10 and signed by Gill. Used as border decoration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Gill, Eric