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

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

70 p. illus. 2l cm.

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Categories	National Art Library Books
Object type	Book
Title	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 (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 created	February 14, 2017
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1380844/a-note-by-william-morris-book-morris-william/

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