Nonesuch Press; William Morris, Centenary Edition, edited by G.D.H. Cole, 1934 first edition

A distinguished Centenary Edition, first published in 1934 by the Nonesuch Press, Bloomsbury, London, and edited by G.D.H. Cole. This volume brings together Stories in Prose, Stories in Verse, Shorter Poems, Lectures, and Essays, offering a comprehensive overview of Morris’s literary output and artistic philosophy. Elegantly set by the Nonesuch Press, the text exemplifies the press’s craftsmanship and typographic refinement.

William Morris (1834-1896) was an English artist, designer, writer, and social thinker, best known for the Arts and Crafts movement. A poet, novelist, and translator, he also designed textiles, wallpaper, and furniture, combining creativity with social ideals. A committed socialist and founding member of the Socialist League, Morris advocated integrating beauty, craftsmanship, and ethical labor. His literary and political works continue to influence art, design, and social thought.

William Morris; Stories in Prose, Stories in Verse, Shorter Poems, Lectures and Essays. Centenary Edition, edited by G.D.H. Cole.

Published by the nonesuch Press, Bloomsbury, London. 1934 first edition.

Provenance: Ex-London Transport Library, with smart library bookplate to endpaper and their original library bookmark/borrowing record affixed to headband.

A good brown cloth hardback with "William Morris Selected Writings" gilt title to spine. With light rubbing and wear and some tape residue around tail of spine where library reference label has been removed. With a little give in the spine, but pictorial endapers intact and all soundly bound.

Text is bright and clear throughout and there is no foxing or spotting.

Language: English
xxiv + 671pp.

Dimensions: Each volume approximately 194 × 127 × 33 mm.
Weight: Approximately 617g (unpacked).