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Morris, William.
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Description
- A Dream of John Ball and A King's Lesson. Kelmscott Press, 1892
8vo, limited to 311 copies of which this is one of 300 on paper, printed in red and black, wood-engraved frontispiece by W.H. Hooper after Edward Burne-Jones, ornamental woodcut borders and initials, original limp vellum, silk ties, ties secured by tape on fixed endpapers, ownership signature neatly removed from front free endpaper, some minor spotting to vellum
Provenance
Charles Gimblett (loosely inserted papers)
Literature
Peterson A6
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The first of the Kelmscott books to contain a full-page illustration.
A Christmas card and headed stationery loosely inserted suggest this copy was from the library of Charles Gimblett (1890-1957), the ophthalmic surgeon.