Nonesuch Press; William Morris, Centenary Edition, edited by G.D.H. Cole, 1946 edition with dustjacket

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. 1946 first edition (following the first edition of 1934).

A very good green cloth hardback with "William Morris Selected Writings" gilt title to spine. Cloth covers are crisp and clean with just light bumping. Pictorial endpapers intact and all soundly bound. With original intact dustjacket. Not price clipped. With some light spotting and a minor marks, with light edge wear. The jacket is housed in removable, clear protective plastic.

Text is bright and clear throughout, with some spotting to vertical edge of text block. With green tinted top edge, as issued.

Language: English
xxiv + 671pp.

Dimensions: Each volume approximately 198 × 130 × 35 mm.
Weight: Approximately 560g (unpacked).