The Well at the World's End: A Tale
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1896. Good. Item #26580
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1896. First Trade Edition. Two volumes; octavos; publisher's linen over blue-grey paper-covered boards, printed paper spine labels; vii,[1],378; vi,279pp. Ex-Hackley Public Library with their contemporary internal markings including old glue residue to rear pastedowns from previously removed elements, boards rather scuffed and dust-soiled, spine labels chipped and toned, hinges cracked and tender, especially in Vol. II; Good reading copies only.
Unsophisticated set of William Morris' beloved work of high fantasy drawing on medieval folklore that would serve as inspiration to both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
Price: $250.00