William Morris, C. R. Ashbee and the Arts and Crafts; Sir Emery Walker 1851-1933
by Peter Stansky; Dorothy A. Harrop
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- Fine
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Nine Elms Press, 1984-1986. First edition. Paperback. Fine/Fine. 10.5" by 7". None. Two volumes of limited edition studies of these major figures in the Arts and Crafts movements, signed by the authors. Two first edition studies, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrappers decorated with William Morris' 'Willow' design.The first work present is Peter Stansky's account of textile designer, artist and poet William Morris' role in the Arts and Crafts movement. Signed by Stansky, this is number 74 of 500 copies printed. Stansky is a professor of British History at Stanford University.The second work is Dorothy A. Harrop's biography of the life of English engraver, photographer and printer Sir Emery Walker. This is number 278 of 350 copies printed, and is signed by Harrop, a lecturer on the subject of Bibliography. In the publisher's original paper wraps, with unclipped dust wrappers. Both in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Both volumes signed to final page. Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 787F6
- Title
- William Morris, C. R. Ashbee and the Arts and Crafts; Sir Emery Walker 1851-1933
- Author
- Peter Stansky; Dorothy A. Harrop
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Nine Elms Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984-1986
- Size
- 10.5" by 7"
- Keywords
- Arts and Crafts Emery Walker William Morris Emery Walker
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Wrappers
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- Fine
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