William Morris to Whistler, Walter Crane — 1st Edition, Limited

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William Morris to Whistler, Walter Crane — 1st Edition, Limited

Name: William Morris to Whistler, Walter Crane — 1st Edition, Limited
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, G. Bell & Sons Ltd., 1911

Formatting: 8vo, pp. x, 277.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The publisher's blue cloth binding remains exceptionally sharp and tight, displaying virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities. The striking gilt tooling and lettering by Walter Crane to the front, spine, and rear board are remarkably bright and entirely unoxidised, presenting flawlessly against the deep blue background. The top edge is elegantly gilt, while the untrimmed fore and lower edges show only the faintest signs of handling. Internally, the hinges are perfectly secure, and the pages are exceptionally clean, crisp, and bright throughout, free from any foxing or major blemishes, complemented by pristine pictorial endpapers. This is a wonderfully preserved, superior example of the limited Large Paper Edition.

Catalogue Note: This is the scarce Large Paper Edition of William Morris to Whistler, printed by the renowned Chiswick Press and strictly limited to 350 copies. This deluxe issue is distinguished by its full blue cloth binding with elaborate, unoxidised gilt stamping to both boards and the spine, a significant elevation from the standard trade edition's white tooling. It features an impressive array of illustrations derived from Walter Crane's own drawings, alongside other historical sources, beautifully framed by ornamental woodcut borders.

The volume boasts a charming provenance, bearing the pictorial bookplate of Lucy Musker on the front pastedown. The bookplate incorporates the motto 'Quand Même' above an Arts and Crafts-style woodcut of a woman reading, perfectly echoing the aesthetic principles championed within the text. Additionally, the pristine endpapers feature a green and white floral motif incorporating the 'WM' (William Morris) monogram.

Due to the small limitation of 350 copies, this Large Paper Edition is highly sought-after on the open market, particularly when found in such an unblemished, bright state, having avoided the fading or browning to the spine cloth that typically plagues this title.

A captivating exploration of the Arts and Crafts movement by one of its most prominent figures, Walter Crane's William Morris to Whistler offers a vital, first-hand perspective on the artistic revolutions of the nineteenth century. Through a series of passionately argued papers and addresses, Crane examines the profound influence of William Morris's socialist ideals and decorative revival, whilst also casting a critical eye towards the aestheticism of James McNeill Whistler. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully articulated, it remains an essential text for understanding the intersection of art, craft, and society in late-Victorian and Edwardian Britain.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Walter Crane

Book Publisher: G. Bell & Sons Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 287

Book Publication Year: 1911

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Walter Crane

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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