Brief of an Exhibition Displayed at the Huntington Library Commemorating the Centenary of the Birth of William Morris, March 24, 1834

Baughman, Roland; Huntington Library

Published by Roland Baughman, Pasadena, CA, 1934

About this Item

Original publisher's blue paper wrappers with white string binding. Black lettering printed on front cover. White paper announcement or invitation for an upcoming exhibition laid in. 5" x 8 1/4." Unpaginated, six pages, complete. Pamphlet and invitation printed by Roland Baughman in Pasadena, California. Pages of the pamphlet are virtually pristine and intact. Covers are very clean and intact but have light fading, a few wrinkles, and slightly bumped corners. Binding is tight. Laid-in announcement virtually pristine and intact. A Near Fine copy. This pamphlet is a catalog that accompanied an exhibition at the Huntington Library which celebrated the centenary of William Morris. The catalog is organized to showcase the different aspects of Morris's career, as represented by some of the books and other objects that were exhibited: "Designer and Craftsman," "Author and Translator," "Social Reformer," "Type Designer," and "Master Printer." Much of the catalog consists of listed items that were on display for the exhibition. The laid-in announcement or invitation was printed by Baughman "for his special friends." It announces an upcoming Huntington Library exhibition commemorating the anniversary of Robert Browning's birth which will feature Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning's books and manuscripts.

Seller Inventory # 025115

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Brief of an Exhibition Displayed at the Huntington Library Commemorating the Centenary of the Birth of William Morris, March 24, 1834
• Publisher: Roland Baughman, Pasadena, CA
• Publication Date: 1934
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Books about Books
  • Western Americana
  • Art and Architecture