Sir Emery Walker Library

Acquisition of a specialist library on typography, printing and printing history built up by Emery Walker (1851-1933) with associated archive material. The library includes private press books by the Kelmscott Pres, Doves Press, Ashenden Press, etc, as well as archive material and letters reflecting Emery Walker's friendships and collaborations with William Morris, Philip Webb and others.
Region
South West
Grant awarded
£250,000
Year awarded