Shelfmark
Lu.4.37
Author
Uniform title
[The stones of Venice. Selections]
Title
The nature of gothic : a chapter of The stones of Venice / by John Ruskin.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, [1892].
Physical description
[1], v, 128p ; 21cm.
Note
Date of publication from spine.
Note
Introduction, and [?]decorations and initials by William Morris.
Note
Golden type in black and red on watermarked Flower paper, with horizontal chain lines and deckled edges, some leaves unopened.
Note
Original stiff vellum covers with two blue silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy: One of 500 copies (information from Peterson, 'A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press', 1985).
Note
Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil and ink.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A4
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Provenance
Bookplate of R. H. Edmondson.
Subject
Architecture, Gothic.
Added entry--name
Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
Added entry--name
Morris, William, 1834 - 1896 printer.
Added entry--name
Edmondson, R. H. former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Identifier
B24959