Editore: Chartwell Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 0785823123 ISBN 13: 9780785823124
Da: The Book Junction, Shippensburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: VG. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG to VG-. Edward Burne-Jones & William Morris (illustratore). DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; couple small chips/creases at edges & corners. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; overall clean & tight.
Editore: London: The Kelmscott Press (Oakland: Octavo) 1896; 1998, 1896
Da: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Other Binding. Condizione: Fine. 1st edition. Fine (as new). Digital facsimile (in electronic PDF format on 2 CD-ROM discs; not a printed book) of a magnificent copy of the finest printed work of William Morris's Kelmscott Press, the Kelmscott Chaucer, which features illustrations by the celebrated Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. This Octavo Edition--photographed from Burne-Jones's own copy, one of the first two produced, with a special pigskin binding designed by Morris and executed by Douglas Cockerell, from the collection of Bridwell Library--contains detailed digital images (may be magnified at up to 300% of original size) of every page of the original edition (photographed as if the actual book were open before the viewer) as well as a new introduction by Nicolas Barker, detailed bibliographical information, and reproductions of unique items preserved with this copy. Clean copy, not a remainder. Not Signed.
Editore: The World Publishing Company, Cleveland, 1958
Da: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good + Jacket. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Fine. Dust Jacket Priced $17.50, Slight Wear And Dust And Browning, +1/4" Tears At Top Of Front Spine Edge And At Bottom Of Rear Flap Fold. No Marks. An Attractive Copy Of This Memorable Edition.
Editore: London: The Folio Society., 2008
Da: LUCIUS BOOKS (ABA, ILAB, PBFA), York, Regno Unito
First edition in this binding. Bound in full terracotta buckram, blocked in gilt to the front panel and spine with a design by William Morris, lettered in gilt to the spine. In the maroon paper-covered card slipcase lettered in gilt to the front panel. Pale grey endpapers, top edge gilt (fore- and lower edges untrimmed), bound-in black ribbon bookmark. The binding design is by David Pearson and has been executed by the Sigloch Buchbinderei in Blaufelden, Germany. Printed by Cambridge University Press on Oxenford twin-wire laid paper made at the James Cropper Mill at Burneside in Cumbria. A fine copy, presenting as new, with just a few light surface marks to the slipcase. A beautifully produced facsimile of this landmark in the history of printing. This 2008 reprint of the 2002 limited edition Folio Society facsimile (described as an 'unlimited' edition, although now out of print) reproduces in extraordinary detail and quality the most ambitious and magnificent book to be produced by William Morris' legendary Kelmscott Press, described by W. B. Yeats as "the most beautiful of all printed books". Edward Burne-Jones called it "a pocket cathedral it is so full of design" and "the finest book ever printed; if W. M. had done nothing else it would be enough". Burne-Jones devoted all his Sundays for almost three years to the work, and Morris came to talk with him as he drew. As the artist worked he increased the number of proposed illustrations from 48 to 60 to 72 to 87 and Morris accepted each change. The process of adapting the drawings to the woodblock and engraving them, was entrusted to W. H. Hooper and R. Catterson-Smith, with Burne-Jones closely supervising every detail. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.