first edition
1885 · Oxford
by Webster, John
Oxford: H. Daniel, 1885. First edition. First edition. Original blue paper covered boards with broad vellum backed spine, horizontal gilt lettering. Limited to 150 Numbered Copies, of which this is Copy #40. One double-framed border design on Limitation Page, woodcut colophon on final page. Presentation Copy from the editor, Stephen E. Spring Rice, who writes a prefatory note describing the origins of the book relating to Edmund Gosse. On title page, "William and Harriet Dyer, from Stephen E. Spring Rice, July 29th, 1885." Spine well worn with part of lower vellum missing, corners bumped, covers soiled.
(Inventory #: 4525)