William Faulkner - Light in August & Intruder in the Dust - 1933-1948
編號 82190803
William Morris - The Sundering Flood/The Water of the Wondrous Isles - 1897-1898
編號 82190803
William Morris - The Sundering Flood/The Water of the Wondrous Isles - 1897-1898
A lot of 2 beautiful FIRST editions from the pioneer of Fantasy...William Morris
- "The Sundering Flood" published in 1898, red cloth, paper spine label with some wear, untrimmed page edges. Map facing page 1 with light wear on the bottom. First trade edition (first printed by the Kelmscott Press, 1897). Printed "by John Wilson and Son at the University Press in Cambridge U.S.A.". Light wear around edges and corners,wear head and tail of spine. Inside very good condition,clean pages.
_ "The Water of the Wondrous Isles" First edition. An excellent example of the uncommon first trade edition of William Morris's lesser-known fantasy novel, set in a mythical medieval world. The uncommon first trade edition of this work. It first appeared in print the year prior, in a limited edition printed by Morris's own Kelmscott Press. The work of famed British artist, textile designer, and socialist William Morris. The novel follows a young woman named Birdalone, who embarks on a quest to find a magical water, travelling through a succession of strange and wonderful islands. Throughout her journey, Birdalone encounters fantastical creatures, a witch, and knights.
Externally wear around edges and corners, spine label with wear,wear head and tail of spine. Inside very good clean condition.
Signed by Arthur Clutton-Brock, English essayst,critic and journalist. Author of "William Morris:his work and influence"!!!
A RARE and beautiful set.