Click here to see our other books!
William Morris's Printing Press
Sir Basil Blackwell; Ray Watkinson; Anthony Eyre
1983
The William Morris Society at Kelmscott House : London
9.5" by 6"
[24pp]
SUMMARY
A smart limited edition pamphlet looking at the history of William Morris' Kelmscott House and his printing press.
Illustrated,Limited Edition,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
A limited edition, limited to 300 copies, of which this is numbered 105.
Illustrated with a frontispiece and engravings throughout, two of which are by Rosalind Bliss.
A charming study of the history of Kelmscott House, William Morris' Georgian mansion in Hammersmith, from which he ran his private press, named Kelmscott Press.
With notes by Sir Basil Blackwell, Ray Watkinson, and Anthony Eyre.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. A few spots to the title label to the front wrap. Joints are a little sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
GUARANTEE
We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions.
Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL.
If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected.
Please note we cannot accept USD cheques