Bumpus Fine Binding: Sonnets Of John Keats / 1898 / George Bell, Chiswick Press

Description: London: Published by George Bell and Sons and Printed at the Chiswick Press, 1898. Small square octavo. pp. [vi], 54. Fine binding in 3/4 green leather by Bumpus binders, Oxford, with raised bands and gilt to spine. Marbled endpapers. Top edge gilt. "This edition ... with decorated borders and initials by Christopher Dean, is published by George Bell and Sons ... and printed by the Chiswick Press" Scarce book, printed letterpress on beautiful handmade paper by the craft wizards at the Chiswick Press, in the Kelmscott Press style, with gorgeous Arts & Crafts style decorated bordered and initials by Christopher Dean. Interior bright and clean, with one bit of pencil marking (pictured) and an interesting inscription, stating that this "Belonged to E.S. (Hambledon House)." Binding with some wear and sunning, as pictured. Some of the best sonnets in the English language are contained here, printed with and incredible precision and perfection in the Arts & Crafts style. Very cool book.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Decatur, Georgia

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