Shelfmark
Lu.4.12
Author
Title
The story of the glittering plain : which has also been called The land of living men or The acre of the undying / written by William Morris.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1891.
Physical description
[2], 188p ; 21cm.
Note
Decorations and initials by William Morris.
Note
Golden type on watermarked Batchelor paper, with horizontal chain lines and deckled edges.
Note
Original stiff vellum covers with two leather ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy: One of 206 copies, being one of 200 on paper (information from Peterson, William S. 'A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press').
Note
Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil and ink.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A1
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Added entry--name
Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Identifier
B24955