Christie's: Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including Americana: Lot 498
MORRIS, William (1834-96). Proof sheet of the woodcut illustration for "The Princess tale, Hugh
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MORRIS, William (1834-96). Proof sheet of the woodcut illustration for "The Princess tale, Hugh of Lincoln." From: Geoffrey CHAUCER. The Works. Edited by F.S. Ellis. Page 60. Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1896.
221 x 285 mm. (Some light marginal browing and staining.)
PROOF SHEET ANOTATED BY WILLIAM MORRIS with remarks in pencil: "A little might be taken off this top black" refering to the black border with a floral design. The Kelmscott Chaucer is the masterpiece of the press.
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