first edition Vellum Bound
1897 · Hammersmith
by (Kelmscott Press) Morris, William
Quarto., Hammersmith., 1897. 4to. 91pp. One of only two Kelmscott Press titles printed in blue, as well as red and black ink. Beautiful opening spread borders and two illustrations by Sir Edward Burne-Jones along with ornamental initials and borders throughout. Limited to 300 copies. (Sparling, 52, Peterson A52). Fine in limp full vellum with some original ties, four missing. Morris profoundly influenced the typographical revival of the late 19th century by showing that printing was an art and its details worth infinite trouble. "The Kelmscott Press...was far and away the most splendid of all private presses." Colin Franklin. A Beautiful copy bound (truncated)