Edward Gordon Craig bookplates and prints, circa 1896-1925

Summary

Creator:
Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872-1966
Date:
circa 1896-1925
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet (1 box and 2 folders)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Edward Gordon Craig bookplates and prints, ms840, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of twenty-nine bookplates and twenty-one prints by Edward Gordon Craig. Some of these are illustrated in Craig's book Nothing, or the Bookplate. Craig's autograph is on the manila folder in which the bookplates came.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Henry Gordon Craig (better known as Gordon Craig) was an English actor, director, designer, producer, and theorist who influenced the development of the theatre in the 20th century. He also carved woodcut bookplates in the style of the 1700s for friends and wrote the book, Nothing, or the Bookplate.

For additional information see: Nothing, or the Bookplate, Special Collections Hargrett Rare Books, Z996 .C886 1925 and Gordon Craig; the Story of His Life, by Edward Craig, SST Bio PN2598.C85 C3 1968.

Custodial history:

Formerly part of the Telamon Cuyler Collection.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Edward Gordon Craig bookplates and prints, ms840, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.