DescriptionWilliam Morris
The well at the world's end. (Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 2 March 1896)
large 4to (285 x 205mm.), one of 350 paper copies, printed in red and black in Chaucer type, four openings with full woodcut borders and illustration by Burne-Jones, other smaller woodcut borders, small woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device on final verso, original limp vellum with three pairs of fabric ties, title lettered in gold on spine, UNCUT, upper cover slightly soiled and warped, lacking one tie
A fine printing of Morris's medieval chivalric romance, which was several years in production. The first set of illustrations, by Gaskin, were rejected and Burne-Jones supplied a new set.
LITERATURE:Peterson A39
PROVENANCE:from the collection of John William Waterer (died 1978)Condition reportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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DescriptionWilliam Morris
The well at the world's end. (Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 2 March 1896)
large 4to (285 x 205mm.), one of 350 paper copies, printed in red and black in Chaucer type, four openings with full woodcut borders and illustration by Burne-Jones, other smaller woodcut borders, small woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device on final verso, original limp vellum with three pairs of fabric ties, title lettered in gold on spine, UNCUT, upper cover slightly soiled and warped, lacking one tie
A fine printing of Morris's medieval chivalric romance, which was several years in production. The first set of illustrations, by Gaskin, were rejected and Burne-Jones supplied a new set.
LITERATURE:Peterson A39
PROVENANCE:from the collection of John William Waterer (died 1978)Condition reportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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