Shelfmark
Lu.4.32
Author
Title
Poems by the way / written by William Morris.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1891.
Physical description
[4], 196, [2]p ; 21cm.
Note
[?]Decorations and initials by William Morris.
Note
Golden type in black and red on watermarked Flower paper, with horizontal chain lines and deckled edges.
Note
Original stiff vellum covers with two green silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy: One of 313 copies, being one of 300 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 A2
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Provenance
Ms. inscription: "To John Henry Middleton, from William Morris".
Provenance
Ms. letter pasted onto front endpaper to John Henry Middleton from William Morris on headed Kelmscott House paper: "My dear Middleton, Please accept the book as a gift: I have plenty more left of this one. Yours affectionately, William Morris".
Added entry--name
Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
Added entry--name
Middleton, J. H., 1846 - 1896 (John Henry) former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Identifier
B24957