Lot 243
  • 243

Kelmscott Press--Morris, William.

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Description

  • Three volumes, comprising:
The Sundering Flood. 1897, 8vo, limited to 310 copies of which this is one of 300 on paper, printed in red and black, map by H. Cribb on front pastedown, original holland-backed boards with paper lettering piece to spine, [Peterson A51], minor paper flaw to title, some creases and tears to spine lettering piece; Love is Enough. 1898, 4to, limited to 308 copies of which this is one of 300 on paper, printed in red, blue and black, wood-engraved frontispiece and one illustration after Edward Burne-Jones, original limp vellum, silk ties, [Peterson A52], bookdealer's cataloguing slip tipped-in; A Note by William Morris on his Aims in Founding the Kelmscott Press... 1898, 8vo, limited to 537 copies of which this is one of 525 on paper, printed in red and black, wood-engraved frontispiece by Edward Burne-Jones, errata slip present, original holland-backed boards, [Peterson A53], bookdealer's cataloguing slip tipped-in, minor soiling to upper cover; all ornamental woodcut borders and initials (3)

Provenance

Paul May (bookplate) [first volume]; E. Peter Jones (bookplate), J.P. Foster (bookplate) [third volume]

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

Also included is an Advertising List [Peterson C37] and one of fifty leaflets printed at the Cambridge University Press "for the William Morris Society's visit... on 15 July 1961".