Kelmscott Press: a score of its books
by Dreyfus, John
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- as new
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- first
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Hereford, England: Hereford & Worcester County Libraries, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. As New. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. William Morris. An exhibition arranged as part of the Kidderminster Library Inaugural Festival, a most Fine exemplar of a catalog featuring the illustrations of William Morris, scarce and in First Edition state, with 17 pp. Features two offset illustrations reproducing pages from "The Well at the World's End." Foreword by Michael Messenger, and then John Dreyfus's engaging essay on the Kelmscott Press by John Dreyfus. Catalog checklist, 20 bibliographies. Special Limited Edition of only 150 copies, hand-sewn into a wrapper of mould-made Somerset Velvet paper, says the colophon, fine letterpress title in red, black woodcut relief block illustration. Printed for the Libraries quite finely by the Five Seasons Press, Hereford.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 350768
- Title
- Kelmscott Press: a score of its books
- Author
- Dreyfus, John
- Illustrator
- William Morris
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hereford & Worcester County Libraries
- Place of Publication
- Hereford, England
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- John Dreyfus|The Kelmscott Press
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