Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society

Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society

Preface by William Morris

Hardback published by Longmans, Green and Co London 1899. Second edition 

Originally published in 1893 by Rivington, Percival and Co

Small 8vo vii 420pp  Blue paper backed boards stained with white linen Spine very faded  Block edges uncut.

Front and back endpapers stained .

Owner’s name on front endpapers no other markings all texts clean and unmarked.

Binding slightly loose on front half title.

Founded in 1887 to promote decorative and fine arts. Walter Crane was the original president but William Morris took over in 1891. Both men contributed to this volume.

Essay subjects include book binding, printing, design and embroidery.