THE STORY OF ALEXANDER
London: David Nutt, 1894. First Edition. Hardcover. An illustrated reimagining of one of the earliest and most enduring stories of the Middle Ages. Robert Steele (1860-1944) was a disciple of William Morris, who was apparently influential in directing young Steele's attention towards studying medieval writings. Printed by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. in London. Octavo: xiii, [1], 225, [1] pp. with an end piece and 5 full-page plates, all wood engravings after illustrations by Fred Mason, as well as a decorated title page with red-printed titling, 20 decorated chapter heads and decorated initials, and 3 tail pieces. In the publisher's ochre flat-weave cloth binding, with dark green-stamped ruled borders and frame, overall design of Alexander in sedan chair borne by two gryphons, above a city and coastline, and titling on the front panel, and gilt-stamped titling on the spine. The spine is darkened just a touch, with a bit of faint smudging; else very good or better. Provenance: from the Publishers' Bookbindings collection of Ellen K. Morris and Edward S. Levin. Very good. Item #78916
Price: $150.00