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Kelmscott Press--Morris, William.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Well at the World's End. Kelmscott Press, 1896
4to, limited to 358 copies of which this is one of 350 on paper, presentation copy by Jane Morris to Stoke Newington Public Library ("Given by Mrs William Morris in Memory of Her Husband 1897" on printed Kelmscott label), printed in red and black, 4 wood-engraved illustrations by W.H. Hooper after Edward Burne-Jones, ornamental woodcut captions to illustrations, borders and initials, original cloth-backed boards with paper lettering piece on spine, library bookplate (and withdrawn note) on front fixed endpaper, library marks on [a]3, head and foot of spine very slightly bumped, slight soiling to binding
Provenance
Gift by Mrs William Morris to Stoke Newington Public Library
Literature
Peterson A39
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
This volume took longer to produce than any other Kelmscott book. Morris initially approached Arthur Gaskin in 1893 for illustrations but was not impressed with the result. Eventually he turned to Edward Burne-Jones.
Peterson records the booklabel as the tenth example of a book label printed by the press. It was, apparently, used in the surplus copies of Kelmscott books "donated to various British libraries late in 1897". Peterson records twelve copies donated to eleven libraries. This copy is unrecorded.