Shelfmark
Lu.4.18
Author
Uniform title
[Sibrzne sic'ruisa. English]
Title
The book of wisdom and lies.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1894.
Physical description
xvi, [2], 256p ; 21cm.
Note
Translated by Oliver Wardrop.
Note
Printed by William Morris.
Note
Golden type in black and red on watermarked Flower paper, with vertical chain lines.
Note
Original limp vellum binding with two yellow silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy: One of 250 copies.
Note
Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A28
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Provenance
Booklabel on front endpaper: "John R. Mc.C, to, Jack N. Mc.C, 1913".
Added entry--name
Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
Added entry--name
Morris, William, 1834 - 1896 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Language code
eng geo
Identifier
B24992