[Kelmscott Press] Morris, William. The Roots of the Mountains Wherein is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale Their Friends Their Neighbours Their Foeman and Their Fellows in Arms

London: Reeves and Turner, 1890. First edition (one of 250 copies of the superior edition on Whatman paper). 8vo. (viii), 424 pp. Original floral-patterned chintz-covered boards, lettered in gilt; edges untrimmed, by Morris & Co.

A fine first edition of Morris' proto-fantasy novel, one of only 250 copies specially printed on Whatman paper and bound in William Morris' Morris & Co.'s floral chintz "Honeysuckle" cloth.

This lot is located in Philadelphia.