Shelfmark
Lu.4.34
Author
Title
The love-lyrics & songs of Proteus / by Wilfred Scawen Blunt.
Varying form of title
The love-sonnets of Proteus
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Kelmscott Press, MDCCCXCII [1892].
Physical description
[2], viii, 252p ; 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 red silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy: One of 300 copies (information from Peterson, William S. 'A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press').
Note
Signature of William Morris pasted onto front endpaper.
Note
Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil and ink.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A3
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Provenance
Ms. inscription: "To John Henry Middleton, from, Wilfred Scawen Blunt".
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
Morris, William, 1834 - 1896 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Identifier
B24958