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1898 A Collection of Translations by William Morris
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Description
Limited Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce
A collection of four classical tales bound into one volume. Each individual volume is limited to four hundred and twenty-five copies printed on Japan vellum, being the fourth edition. This collection contains: The Story of Amis and Amile, 1898. Translated from the original Ancient French. The Tale of the King Florus and the Fair Jehane, 1898. The Tale of King Coustans The Emperor, 1900. Quattrocentisteria: How Sandro Betticelli Saw Simonetta in the Spring, 1898. With the first three volumes being translated by William Morris, an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he campaigned for socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain. The fourth volume by Maurice Hewlett, an English historical novelist, poet and essayist.
Condition
Bound in full vellum. Externally, sound with light wear and minor bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration as is typical with ageing with marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning to the extremities. The odd small handling mark to the endpapers with a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown.
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