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One of the 'most important' books ever printed is on display at
Wolverhampton's Wightwick Manor – to commemorate International Kelmscott
Press Day on June 26, inform Dayna Farrington, Deputy chief reporter at the Express & Star.
The 125-year old copy of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, printed by William Morris' Kelmscott Press 125 years ago this week, set a new standard for book design at the end of the 19th century, which its number of illustrations and rich decorative borders.
Masters of the arts and crafts movement were involved in its conception – William Morris designed the title page, borders, initial letters and ornaments and Edward Burne-Jones created the woodcut illustrations.
Considered the greatest work of the Kelmscott Press, the Kelmscott Chaucer was a culmination of William Morris's vision for the ideal, finely crafted book.
In founding the Kelmscott Press, Morris sought to revive the art of hand-printing, derived from exemplars of medieval manuscripts and early printed books...
Visitors will be able to see the Kelmscott Chaucer and the other Kelmscott Press memorabilia on display at Wightwick Manor until November. Tickets need to be pre-booked by visiting nationaltrust.org.uk/wightwickmanor
Source: expressandstar.com
