Lot 216
  • 216

Morris, William.

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Description

  • News from Nowhere: or, An Epoch of Rest, being some chapters from a Utopian Romance. Kelmscott, 1892
8vo, limited to 310 copies of which this is one of 300 on paper, printed in red and black, wood-engraved frontispiece by C.M. Gere, ornamental woodcut borders and initials, original limp vellum, slight discolouration to vellum with creases to spine, bookdealer's cataloguing slip tipped-in

Literature

Peterson A12

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."

Catalogue Note

One of the earliest texts Morris planned for publication by the Kelmscott Press.