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A note by William Morris on his aims in founding the Kelmscott Press, together with a short description of the press by S. C. Cockerell, & an annotated list of the books printed thereat

Book
1898 (published)
Artist/Maker
Kelmscott Press (publisher)
Morris, William
Place of origin
[Hammersmith (published)

70 p. illus. 2l cm.

Object details

Categories
National Art Library
Books
Object type
Book
TitleA note by William Morris on his aims in founding the Kelmscott Press, together with a short description of the press by S. C. Cockerell, & an annotated list of the books printed thereat (published title)
Brief description
Original half linen binding.
Cuts incl. 1 by the author after Sir E.C.B. Burne-Jones, borders and initials.
Physical description
70 p. illus. 2l cm.
Gallery label
(16/03/2018)
THE LAST KELMSCOTT PRESS BOOK 1898

Published after William Morris's death, this book serves as a tribute to his printing principles as well as a record of the press's work. It was the last of 53 books and nearly 20,000 copies published during the Kelmscott Press's seven years of existence.

Wood engraving and letterpress on paper
Type, initials and borders designed by William Morris (born in London, 1834, died there in 1896), engraved by William Harcourt Hooper (1834-1912); published by the Kelmscott Press, Hammersmith, London
Museum no. L.204-1898
Other number
95.C.14 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
National Art Library
Library number
L.204-1898

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2017
Record URL
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