Proofs and drawings for The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted, 1892-1896.

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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Burne-Jones, Edward Coley, 1833-1898

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Burne-Jones, English painter and designer, was a friend of William Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who influenced him in his art. From the description of Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones collection, 1881-1907. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 449884953 English painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to John Ruskin, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 757841354 From the description of Autograph letter signe...

Chaucer, Geoffrey, d. 1400

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William Morris' Kelmscott Press published The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted [edited by F. S. Ellis; ornamented with pictures designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, and engraved on wood by W. H. Hooper] in 1896. From the guide to the Proofs and drawings for, The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted, 1892-1896., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) William Morris' Kelmscott Press published The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now ne...

Hooper, William Harcourt, 1834-1912

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Epithet: of Greenwich Royal Naval Hospital British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000758.0x000103 English designer and engraver. From the description of ALS : London, to James Tregaskis, 1898 May 3. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 145506990 ...

Ellis, Frederick Startridge, 1830-1901

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Frederick Startridge Ellis, bookseller and author who was for many years the official buyer for the British Museum. From the description of Frederick Startridge Ellis manuscript material : 1 item, 1886 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 185022282 From the guide to the Frederick Startridge Ellis manuscript material : 2 items, 1886-ca. 1887, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Epithet: bookseller and aut...

Cockerell, Sydney Carlyle, Sir, 1867-1962

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English museum director, art historian and collector. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge to Hugh W. Davies, 1911 Jan. 05. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270899880 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hammersmith, to Mackenzie Bell, 1896 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270899382 From the description of Autograph letter signed (retained copy) : Cambridge, to Lord Henry Bentinck, 1909 Feb. 17. (Unknown). ...