[Kelmscott Press] Johnson, Ruth and Foster. Kelmscott Revisited

Meriden, Connecticut: Bayberry Hill Press, 1966. Limited edition, one of only seven copies specially bound in William Morris' original "Fruit" design wallpaper (#45/125 numbered copies, from the colophon). With an original typed letter, signed by Foster Johnson, dated December 9, 1966, regarding this book, laid in. Title-page printed in red and in black. Original quarter slate blue leather over above mentioned wallpaper-covered boards, printed paper cover label, spine lettered in gilt; in original black board slip case (matching side label now loose and laid in).

One of only seven copies specially bound in William Morris's original "Fruit" printed wallpaper, a small roll of which was discovered at Kelmscott House in the summer of 1966 and sent to the publisher's for their use.

This lot is located in Philadelphia.