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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
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
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
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.
File consists of one print titled Actor on Stage, a proof design for the Ditchling Dramatic Club.
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
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
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
Flight into Egypt (Physick 52).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Flight Into Egypt.
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
Hog and wheatsheaf (Physick 31).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Hog and Wheatsheaf. Signed by Gill, and noted as a bakery bag for the Hampshire House Bakery.
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: Madonna kneeling (Physick 30).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Madonna and Child: Madonna Kneeling. Originally a design for a Christmas card.
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 and child with chalice (Physick 76).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Madonna and Child with Chalice. Originally a title page illustration for "Adeste Fideles a Christmas Hymn" published by St. Dominic's Press.
Gill, Eric
Madonna and child, with children (Physick 341).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Madonna and Child, With Children, showing Mary holding a baby Jesus surrounded by other children. The print is numbered 21/50 and is signed by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Madonna and child with gallows (Physick 82).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Madonna and Child with Gallows. Originally a design for a Christmas card.
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
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 one print of The Skaters showing two naked skaters based on a photograph from the London Daily Mail. Labled "specimin plate."
Gill, Eric
Tree woman (leaves for hands) and spray of fitteen leaves (Physick 517-518).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of the side-by-side images Tree Woman (Leaves for Hands) and Spray of Fifteen Leaves. Numbered 6/10 and signed by Gill. Used as border decoration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one drawing of Father O'Connor. Verso identifies him as "Father O'Connor (the very reverend mgr. John O'Connor). Also includes a photocopy of the drawing.
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
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one watercolour painting by Gill, titled Seen in Utopia. The work is very different from his usual style. Signed and dated.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one drawing of a house, titled "Ville de Madrid." Titled, dated and signed by Gill with an explanatory note. Also includes photocopy and caption from Thomas Fisher Rare Book Room.
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 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 a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of Love Night.
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
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 one prospectus and retrospectus for the Nonesuch Press featuring books to be published, as well as all limited editions printed up to that point.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of the complete works of Dickens.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : love poems of John Donne.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of Love Poems of John Donne.
Gill, Eric
Prospectus : the letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell with annotations thereto.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of The Letters of George Meredith to Alice Menyell with Annotations Thereto.
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
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
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 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
Prospectus : the passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for an edition of "The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity" featuring engravings by Gill, as well as one engraving from the text.
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
Correspondence from Elizabeth Gill.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Elizabeth Gill to Eric Gill featuring a poem in Latin and a drawing of a howling dog.
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 Babe on bough. Numbered 19/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress.
Gill, Eric
Child and spectre (Physick 70).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Child and Spectre. Originally an illustration from "Concerning Dragons" by the St. Dominic Press.
Gill, Eric
Clothes as houses (Physick 715).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Clothes as Houses. Numbered 3/10 and signed by Gill. Originally intended as an illustration for Clothes, by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Ecce tu pulchra es (Physick 614).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Ecce Tu Pulchra Es, showing three women. Part of the print is in blue. Numbered 1/10 and signed by Gill. Originally intended to be used for the Cranach Press edition of Canticum, Canticorum.
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
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print showing a head and shoulders portrait of Gordian Gill. Numbered 41/50 and signed by Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of The Holy Face. Originally an illustration for "Ritus Servandus In Benedictione" printed by the St. Dominic's Press.
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
Mother and child (Physick 219).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Mother and Child.
Gill, Eric
Nature and nakedness (Physick 720).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Nature and Nakedness. Numbered 15/25 and signed by Gill. Originally intended as an illustration for Clothes, by Gill.
Gill, Eric
The order of industrial heroism (physick 220-223).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one mock up for The Order of Industrial Heritage award as presented by the London Daily Herald. This second version shows the original holy ghost dove has been replaced by a star. Also includes one colour copy of the print and a caption created by Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.
Gill, Eric
Portrait of a lady (Moira, Mrs. Robert Gibbings) (Physick 280).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print showing a head and shoulders portrait of Mrs. Moira Robert Gibbings. Edition is marked as 40/50 and is signed by Gill.
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
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
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Sculpture II, showing a male nude sculpture.
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
View of Ditchling (Physick 138).
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of View of Ditchling. Originally a design for the Ditchling Women's Institute.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
Series consists of other art created by Eric Gill. Includes drawings, architectural plans, and paintings.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one poem titled "The Christmas Feast" in Gill's hand. The poem is dated 1916 and is written on a scrap of paper from Pepler Press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one drawing by Gill of the Fox Inn, Bramsdean. Signed and dated.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one pencil drawing highlighted with watercolours by Gill. The drawing shows a woman's head and is titled "Minnie." Unique in style for Gill, the drawing is a Whisterlian OHO!.
Gill, Eric
Proposed bungalow cottage in Folders Lane, Ditchling Common.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one architectural drawing showing the floor plan, side view and plot of a proposed bungalow to be built in Ditchling Common.
Gill, Eric
Announcement : exhibition of oil paintings and engravings of the South Sea Islands.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of an announcement for an exhibition to be held of oil paintings and engravings of the South Sea Islands by Robert Gibbings.
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
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
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
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one subscription form from the Golden Cockerel Press.
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
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
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
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of a change of address card from the Nonesuch Press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus and retrospectus for the Nonesuch Press featuring books to be published, as well as all limited editions printed up to that point.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of the complete works of William Blake.
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
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
Clipping : Eric Gill memorial bas relief explained and defended.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one newspaper article titled "The Eric Gill Memorial : Bas Relief Explained and Defended." The article concerns the criticism around Gill's First World War memorial sculpture created for Leeds University.
Gill, Eric
XX Century Library dust jacket.
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one dustjacket for XX Century Library, featuring a print of Laocoon 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 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
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Animals All. The print is unique in that it is gold ink on a black background. Originally used for the tail piece "The Philosophy of Art."
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Ascension. Originally an illustration for "The Game" printed by St. Dominic's Press.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one engraving by Desmond Macready Chute (1895–1962). Engraving shows the Madonna with child. Recto note reads "Engraving by Desmond Chute see Songs to our Lady SDP 33."
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of copies of three prints by Eric Gill.
Gill, Eric
Part of Eric Gill collection.
File consists of one print of Crucific.
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
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