Tale of the Emperor Coustans and of Over Sea
by Morris, William, trans
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About This Item
Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1894. 16mo. 130pp. One of twenty copies printed on vellum, a substrate on which Morris' skill with the materials of printing shines particularly well. The pairing of the two tales herein relays the historical arc of Morris' literary and aesthetic interests: Emperor Coustans ruled in 4th-century Byzantium, and the Tale of Over Sea follows the exploits of a familiar knight's quest. This copy specially bound by Deborah Evetts, whose signature appears at the foot of the lower doublure, in full green morocco. Covers with single gilt rule to head, double rule to foot, and both with gilt-stamped points and flowers that finely evoke the Pre-Raphaelite zeal for the natural. Gilt title to upper cover. Spine in four compartments, gilt ornament continuous across. A very fine copy, housed in dropback box. (Peterson A26).
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- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33225
- Title
- Tale of the Emperor Coustans and of Over Sea
- Author
- Morris, William, trans
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Kelmscott Press
- Place of Publication
- Hammersmith
- Date Published
- 1894
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fine Printing; Fine Bindings;
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Glossary
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....