The Tale of King Florus and the Fair Jehane
Kelmscott Press, 1893.
First edition, one of only 350 copies. Original binding of hessian spine and blue paper covered board lettered in black. Handmade paper and beautiful printing. Pictorial title page and decorative frontispiece. A fine copy.
At the time of publication one zealous collector purchased 76 copies and had them bound by renowned bookbinders from around the world. The collection was exhibited in 1894 and many of them now form part of the collection of the John Rylands Library.
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