A Note by William Morris on his Aims in founding the Kelmscott Press, and a Short History and Description of the Press

Language: English

Published by London County Council Central, London, 1934

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Seller: Peter Foster Books - PBFA, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomPeter Foster Books - PBFA

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Bound in the original wraps, with some edgewear and a few light marks to the covers, some fading to the top edge of the rear cover. Some light splitting to the spine ends. Illustrated with woodcut reproductions after William Morris. A bright 1930s work on the history of William Morris's renowned Kelmscott Press.

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Title
A Note by William Morris on his Aims in founding the Kelmscott Press, and a Short History and Description of the Press
Author
Cockerell, S. C.; Morris, William
Publisher
London County Council Central, London
Publication year
1934
Condition
Very good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Item weight
0.12 kilograms
Dimensions
0.5 inches width by 10.5 inches height by 6.75 inches depth

Peter Foster Books - PBFA

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