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William Morris

A Note by William Morris on Founding the Kelmscott Press

Kelmscott Press

1898

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First-edition copy of final book printed by the Kelmscott Press after Morris's death.

  • William Morris (English).
  • Woodcut frontispiece and decorative initials by Edward Burne-Jones (English).
  • A note by William Morris on his aims in founding the Kelmscott Press: together with a short description of the press.
  • Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1898. 
  • Octavo.
  • [10], 70, [4] pages.
  • Limited edition of 525 copies, this being number 1.
  • Bound in full green morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, title in gilt on front cover, spine paneled and unembellished, golden type in black and red and five pages in Troy and Chaucer type.
  • Housed in patterned slipcase.

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Very light wear to spine, small chip to middle ridge.

Errata slip not present.

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First Edition

Language

English

Subject

Fine bindings, History

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