[Incline Press] [Ephemera]
Title |
Joseph Was an Old Man. An Old Friend in a New Jacket. |
Date |
Oldham: 0 |
Publisher |
Incline Press, |
Description
A single sheet measuring 12¼" x 4¼" printed in black letterpress with metal type, with a wood engraving in green ink. The seven verse poem and the engraving were previously printed and published in the early 19th century by Ann Swindells of Hanging Ditch in Manchester, suppliers of broadsheets and chapbooks to the running stationers of North West England. Reprinted by Incline Press for Chetham's Library. The engraving is reproduced on the front panel of the printed grey wrappers. 7" x 4½", the single sheet being folded in half and attached to the verso of the back panel of the wrappers.
Condition
A leaflet in Fine condition, now housed in a clear, archival quality, protective display pocket.