- 223
Morris, William.
bidding is closed
Description
- The Story of the Glittering Plain. Kelmscott Press, 1894
4to, limited to 257 copies of which this is one of 250 on paper, printed in red and black, 23 wood-engraved illustrations by A. Leverett after Walter Crane, ornamental woodcut borders, title and initials, original limp vellum, silk ties, bookdealer's cataloguing slip tipped in
Provenance
Alfred Trapnell (bookplate); J.P. Foster (bookplate)
Literature
Peterson A22
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
a fine copy.
The only title printed twice by the Kelmscott Press. According to Peterson, "Morris was so eager to get the first edition... into print that he would not wait for Crane's illustrations; but later (probably in the autumn of 1892) Morris again approached Crane about illustrating a new edition..."