[Morris, William] The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems
by Morris, William [Steele, Robert, ed.]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Chatto and Windus, 1907. First edition thus. First edition thus. Gray blind-stamped boards with vellum spine, gilt lettering. 255pp. TEG. Frontispiece illustration comprising a Hollyer autotype Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "King Arthur's Tomb." Superb full-page woodcut design ("The King's Poets) just before title page. Some foxing to prelims, annotated unobtrusively by an owner in pencil. Very good tight copy of a scarce title not found on internet at time of research.
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- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2341
- Title
- [Morris, William] The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems
- Author
- Morris, William [Steele, Robert, ed.]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chatto and Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1907
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Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- Vellum
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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- Tight
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- Title Page
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