William Morris in Private Press and Limited Editions: A Descriptive Bibliography of Books by and about William Morris 1891-1981
by John J Walsdorf
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About This Item
Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1983. First edition. Cloth. Fine. 10" by 7". Not Stated . A bright first edition of this extensive bibliography of books by and about William Morris, an important figure in the Victorian era. The first edition of this bibliographical work on the works by and about William Morris by John J Waldorf. In the original publisher's slipcase. A bibliography of William Morris' work published in private press and limited editions from 1891 to 1981. Morris was a British textile designer and poet, who immensely influenced the tradition of British textile art and methods of production, and profoundly influenced interior decoration throughout the Victorian period. With a foreword by Sir Basil Blackwell, praising Morris's work. With numerous decorations in text. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding over paper covered boards. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. The slipcase is excellent with only minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with numerous decorations in text throughout. Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 788A57
- Title
- William Morris in Private Press and Limited Editions: A Descriptive Bibliography of Books by and about William Morris 1891-1981
- Author
- John J Walsdorf
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oryx Press
- Place of Publication
- Phoenix
- Date Published
- 1983
- Size
- 10" by 7"
- Keywords
- william morris bibliography first editions bibliography
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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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