The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1895. Limited Edition. Near Fine. Limited edition, one of 250 copies on paper from a total edition of 256. Three volumes, 8vo. Bound in publisher's full limp vellum with yapped edges and spines lettered in gilt, printed in Golden type on Flower paper, ornamental woodcut borders to title page and facing page. Edited by F. S. Ellis. Near Fine with light darkening to vellum, light spotting, armorial bookplates to front pastedowns. An excellent set.Unlike other Kelmscott titles of the period, Shelley's Works was issued without silk ties; according to Morris's secretary Sydney Cockerell, "The ties were omitted from the Shelley (truncated) as an experiment, as some people don't care for them. (Inventory #: 140947413)