Papers Pertaining to the Printing of Christopher Morley's "Apology for Boccaccio," 1923

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

160 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Brenda Gunn

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections/services/reference-request

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains two sets of page proof, 1923, of "An apology for Boccaccio." One set of proofs on modern paper is corrected by Morley. A second set, presumably that of printer James S. Bates, is on 18th century paper obtained by James Shields for a limited edition of Morley's essay.

With these are two sets of proof for Shields' editorial "Note" for the "Apology," one on modern paper with corrections addressed to Bates, and one on 18th century paper.

Accompanying the proofs are a letter to Shields from Morley concerning the essay and a letter to Shields from Smart Set Company, Inc., granting permission to reprint.

Acquisition information:

This collection was transferred on 1989 August 21.

Physical description:

This collection consists of 4 items.