Poems Chosen Out Of The Works Of Robert Herrick
Upper Mall, Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1895. leather_bound. 295 pages. 21 x 14.5 cm. Printed in red and black, wood-engraved title and ornaments. Limited edition, one of 250 copies printed on Flower paper (of a total of 258). According to Peterson, this work was very popular, with only four copies unsold two days prior to publication. As Peterson notes, Morris was not particularly enthusiastic over Herrick and only remarked "I like him better than I though I should: I daresay we shall make a pretty book of it". PETERSON. A37. Contemporary tan morocco in the Arts and Crafts style, spine in six compartments, five raised bands, gilt-lettered in one, marbled endpapers. Teg. Fine. Item #20099
Price: $5,750.00