Stories in Prose, Stories in Verse, Shorter Poems, Lectures and Essays Tapa dura - 1934

Nonesuch Press / Random House, 1934 First Printing with 1934 date to title page of the collection published by Nonesuch with Random House on the centenary of Morris's birth, no text markings, NOT ex-lib, bevelled boards show only slight fade to edges & darkening to spine, name to first white page, else clean tight excellent copy of this very thorough and representative selection with wonderful endpapers featuring a Morris wallpaper design; 8vo; xxiv + 671pp. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

1934. First Edition. London, Nonesuch Press, 1934. Octavo. XXIV, 671 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector's mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was an English textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist. Associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement, he was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he played a significant role in propagating the early socialist movement in Britain. Morris is recognised as one of the most significant cultural figures of Victorian Britain; though best known in his lifetime as a poet, he posthumously became better known for his designs. Founded in 1955, the William Morris Society is devoted to his legacy, while multiple biographies and studies of his work have seen publication. Many of the… Leer más

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A M S Press, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.