The works of Geoffrey Chaucer now newly imprinted
Author:
Chaucer, Geoffrey
Printer:
Morris, William
Designer:
Morris, William
Designer:
Burne-Jones, Edward
Engraver:
Hooper, W. H.
Printer:
Kelmscott Press
Editor:
Ellis, F. S.
Silversmith:
Kelly, Rod
Edited by F.S. Ellis; ornamented with pictures designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, and engraved on wood by W.H. Hooper
With ornately designed silver binding by Rod Kelly (commissioned by The Keatley Trust), 2003
Method of acquisition: Loan (2015) by Keatley Trust
1896 CE - 2003 CE
In black and red, with initials; first page of text within ornamental border. Colophon: "Here endeth Poems by the way, written by William Morris, and printed by him at the Kelmscott Press, Upper Mall, Hammersmith, in the county of Middlesex; and finished on the 24th day of September of the year 1891. Sold by Reeves & Turner, 196, Strand, London". Limited ed. of 300 copies printed on paper, 13 on vellum. Cf. Peterson. Bound in stiffened vellum, lettered in gold on spine, with green silk ties; edges uncut.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: LoanMSSPB.69-2015
Primary reference Number: 204634
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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