The Book
Letters
to My Father shed light on restoration attitudes to family life,
marriage and death, and on the postal service, etiquette and influence at
a time of such tension and uncertainty in English history.
The publication will be of interest not only to collectors of limited edition private press books but also to those interested in the life and times of post-Restoration England in Cambridge University, London, the Midlands, the legal profession and government, and the many descendants of the Abney family in the UK and USA.
The text is illustrated with twelve beautiful linocuts by Clare Melinsky reflecting the topics and places in the letters. All are printed from the linoleum blocks.
The letters have been described by Professor John Morrill of Cambridge University as "fascinating in themselves and confirmation that the past still has many secrets to offer up: this is indeed a wonderful historical synecdoche".
The edition consists of 250 copies set in 14pt Caslon typeset by Stan Lane of Gloucester Typesetting Service and printed by John Grice of The Evergreen Press (www.evergreenpress.co.uk) on Magnani paper. 64 pages bound by Fine Bindery Limited in black cloth and quarter maroon goatskin with slipcase at £75 including p&p (US$150). In addition there are 50 special copies entirely bound in maroon goatskin with slipcase incorporating facsimiles of two important letters at £135 including p&p (US$270). Both editions are signed by Clare Melinsky.
Separately twenty special printed sets of the twelve illustrations are available at £20 including p&p.
Contact the publisher, Simon Randall, Craigower, Woodland Rise, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0HZ or e-mail
