Art and Socialism: A Lecture delivered (January 23rd, 1884) before the Secular Society of Leicester (Leek Bijou Reprints No. VII)

Morris, William

Published by E.E.M. and W.L.S. and sold by W. Reeves, London, 1884

About this Item

First edition, first impression, large paper copy. 72, [16] pp. Bound in 3/4 green levant over marbled paper tooled in gilt, signed binding of Truslov and Hanson; top edge gilt. Near Fine with toning to spine and light discoloration to tips. Slight splaying to boards with armorial bookplate on front pastedown. Slight toning and foxing to contents. The writer, textile artist and socialist activist's publication on the intrinsic connection between art and socialism. Morris became weary of the inequities amongst classes in Victorian England and subsequently created the Socialist League in 1884 alongside Eleanor Marx, the daughter of Karl Marx. Lemire A25.01.

Seller Inventory # 140947131

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art and Socialism: A Lecture delivered (January 23rd, 1884) before the Secular Society of Leicester (Leek Bijou Reprints No. VII)
• Publisher: E.E.M. and W.L.S. and sold by W. Reeves, London
• Publication Date: 1884
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Politics
  • Social Movements