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Title(s):
The tale of the Emperor Coustans and of Over sea.
Additional Title(s):
Empereur Constant. English.
Published/Created:
[Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1894]
Physical Description:
[4], 130 p. ; 15 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
PR5079 .E5 1894
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Colophon: Done out of ancient French into English by William Morris ... printed by William Morris at the Kelmscott Press, Upper Mall, Hammersmith ... finished on the 30th day of August, 1894. Sold by William Morris at the Kelmscott Press.
Each tale has ornamental t.-p.; first page of text within border; initials.
"Chaucer" type with marginal notes and headings in red.
525 copies on paper, 20 on vellum.
Peterson, W.S. Bibliography of the Kelmscott Press A26
BAC: British Art Center copy is one of 20 on vellum. Bound in blue paper on boards.
SML,AOB X178 M87 Z894E: This is a paper copy.
BEIN Ip M834 894t: This is a paper copy.
Subject Terms:
Kelmscott Press -- Publisher. (BACRB)
Morris, William -- Printer. (BACRB)
Printing -- Specimens.
Woodcut -- Specimens -- 1894. (BACRB)
Contributors:
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
Kelmscott Press.
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