ALS : London, [1891] May 8.

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ALS : London, [1891] May 8.

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In this autograph letter Morris mentions an unidentified manuscript in an "old Venetian binding" he wishes the addressee to repair. He also discusses the binding and trimming of the sheets of his The story of the glittering plain, which he printed at the Kemscott Press, as well as the green silk headbands for the vellum copies.

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Kelmscott Press

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The Kelmscott Press, founded by William Morris and Emery Walker, published 53 books in 66 volumes between 1891 and 1898. Each book was designed and ornamented by Morris and printed by hand in limited editions of around 300. Many books were illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones. Kelmscott Press books sought to replicate the style of 15th-century printing and were part of the Gothic revival movement. Kelmscott Press started the contemporary fine press movement, which focuses on the craft and design of...

Morris, William, 1834-1896

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Leighton, Walter James, 1850-1917,

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