John J Walsdorf — William Morris in Private Press and Limited Editions: A Descriptive Bibliography of Books by and About William Morris 1891-1981

Phoenix, Oryx Press, 1983. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition of this extensive bibliography of books by and about William Morris, an important figure in the Victorian era. The first edition of this bibliographical work on the works by and about William Morris by John J Waldorf. In the original publisher's slipcase. A bibliography of William Morris' work published in private press and limited editions from 1891 to 1981. Morris was a British textile designer and poet, who immensely influenced the tradition of British textile art and methods of production, and profoundly influenced interior decoration throughout the Victorian period. With a foreword by Sir Basil Blackwell, praising Morris's work. With numerous decorations in text. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding over paper covered boards. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. The slipcase is excellent with only minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with numerous decorations in text throughout. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .