Author: Morris, William
Title: The Earthly Paradise. A Poem. Part III
Description: Boston, Roberts Brothers, Publisher, 1870. First American Edition. Cloth. Stated author's edition. Perhaps the first American edition of this part. Burgundy cloth. 382 pp. plus a 32 page tribute to William Morris and 6 pages of ads in the rear. One page of ads in the front. The 3rd part of this four part epic poem by William Morris, that follows the wanderings of a medieval group in search of immortality. Morris was a British author and activist, as well as a publisher noted for his fine printing done by his Kelmscott Press, and is often associated with the Pre-Raphaelites and later, the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain. GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy scuffing to the covers, with moderate uneven fading, heavy to the spine. Minor soiling ,with a few small stains to the rear cover. Cloth split and frayed at the upper rear hinge, with a small piece curled over. Some wear along the extremities. Binding slightly cocked. Interior clean and solid with toning to the paper. Some foxing to the first and last few pages. Previous owner's bookplate present. Good/No Jacket.

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