The roots of the mountains : wherein is told somewhat of the lives of the men of Burgdale, their friends, their neighbours, their foemen and their fellows in arms: PB 436-2003

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The roots of the mountains : wherein is told somewhat of the lives of the men of Burgdale, their friends, their neighbours, their foemen and their fellows in arms

Maker(s)

Author: Morris, William
Designer: Morris, William
Publisher: Reeves and Turner

Categories

Book

Description

By William Morris.

[8], 424 p ; 21 cm

Place(s) associated

London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1890

Note

"Of this, the superior edition on Whatman paper, only two hundred and fifty copies are printed"--P. [2]. Bound in Merton Abbey block-printed linens, designed by Morris, this being "Honeysuckle" - "Little Chintz" also being used for this edition.

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Support composed of paper

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Techniques used in production

Related exhibitions

William Morris 1834-1896

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 436-2003
Primary reference Number: 98415
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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