The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley; Edited by F.S. Ellis
Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, (1894)-1895. First Edition. Vellum. 412, 399, 421 pages. 21 x 14.5 cm. Limited edition one of 250 copies (of an edition o 256) printed in Golden type in red and black (black only in first volume), woodcut title-page in volume one, facing page with full woodcut page border, and a few three-quarter and smaller woodcut page-borders with numerous 10-line and smaller initial capitals. Ellis was skeptical the three volume production would be profitable. After further consultation with Algernon Charles Swinburne, Morris and Ellis decided to move forward with its production. One of the few Kelmscott productions without cloth ties. Instead to keep the vellum covers from spreading each volume has an added protection [a front insert at the volume fore-edge]. PETERSON A29. Three gray cloth slipcases house the three vellum set. Near fine. 3 Vols. Item #24707
Price: $12,500.00