THE WORKS PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY KELMSCOTT 1/250 MORRIS Start Price GBP 3,500.00 Current Price GBP 3,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location United Kingdom See more about 'THE WORKS PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY KELMSCOTT 1/250 MORRIS' Description An opportunity to acquire this stunning edition of The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of 250 copies only in existence, as issued by The Kelmscott Press in 1895, by none other than William Morris. A most impressive and very beautiful complete three volume set in original limp vellum. All three volumes in superb condition - and remain uncut as issued - many photographs are below. A treasure edition -  these books are finely bound and very finely printed as you are aware. One of the most impressive and ornate books of late 19th/early 20th Century Private Press. As you know, Kelmscott Chaucer remains one of the most important renowned revival works, Shelley's Poetical Works is a similarly acclaimed beautiful small edition ( 250 only...) from The Kelmscott Press, William Morris. BOOK: The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, printed by William Morris at The Kelmscott Press, Hammersmith, London, finished on the 21st day of August 1895. Original full gilt-stamped vellum binding with golden-green Japanese grosgrain ribbon, printed on thick handmade watermarked paper with deep black and red inks, top edge plain, other edges uncut. Profusely decorated inside. (With the books remains an interesting note in pencil on old laid paper stationary, dated 1898, describing the provenance, origins or occasion of gift-giving of the books...a gift from a woman to a man, referring to "Constantia. Singing....." - this pencil note is somewhat difficult to read.) BOOK CONDITION: Fine. Uncut. Please see photos. Vellum and ribbon slightly darkened and minutely soiled by age. Gilt I in the title on Vol.I very slightly rubbed. No inscriptions or bookplates. Slight age darkening to vellum and paper edges. Limp Yapp Vellum slightly warped. Title of Vol.I with a slight fold, not deep and may be original as happens in binding. Bright and clean inside without any evidence of handling, and clearly always treasured as a precious and valuable memento. Spotless - these books are now over 100 years old, and are in remarkable good and uncut condition. Good luck bidding! Enjoy your win!  Please take a look at our other fine bound illustrated first editions and art books on Ebay UK! Our listings may not be shown on EBAY USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, ITALY AND SO ON! OUR BOOKS AND ART ARE VIEWABLE ON EBAY UK ONLY! Please be patient while the photos load - this is a valuable set of volumes, many photographs are provided!   SHIPPING: THIS SET OF VOLUMES WILL BE SHIPPED FREE BY TRACKABLE RECORDED SIGNED-FOR COURIER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. CONDITIONS OF SALE for this book: By bidding on this book, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: WE NORMALLY ACCEPT PAYPAL IN FULL, HOWEVER DUE TO PAYPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT £1000 BY PAYPAL. The remainder can be sent by check in UK£ sterling or Euro checks to our address in England ( please note though Euro checks can take up to 28 days to clear depending on the bank drawn by our Natwest in UK), or the equivalent in sterling by CDN$ or US$ checks to our address in Canada, Chaps or direct bank-to-bank transfer. My apologies for the inconvenience, this is due to the terms of Paypal account, which is protected against online fraud to £1000 only. We will pay the postage by courier anywhere in the world, and insurance. We have endeavoured to describe and photograph the books to the best of our ability. The book is sold as-is and is a final sale. We do describe all our books carefully as our feedback shows, however, please review the photos and description and please contact us if any questions arise which are not covered by description and many images. Please do bear in mind, the book is 100 years old, and as such there may be small soiling, signs of wear and usage commensurate with age other than those stated, as with any antique object. I have tried to cover anything that I saw during my inspection in great detail, however, am more than happy to answer any questions and to provide any additional photos of any specific pages if you wish - or of any other part of the binding -  if you wish to draw something to my attention - prior to auction end. A remarkable and valuable edition of Shelley's Poetical Works, carefully kept and certain to please, a heirloom set of volumes - good luck! Place a Bid!