Letter from William Morris, February 24, 1887
[Los Angeles]: Scenic Road Press, 1980. Broadside. Near Fine binding. Item #9933
Broadside, 7" x 4.5." Limited edition, one of 200 copies. The letter is set in Morris's Chaucer type on the recto; imprint at the bottom. A nearly fine copy in unused envelope.
The original is in the Sanford and Helen Berger Collection. Addressed: "My dear Smith" Morris offers a searing critique of "that woman you sent" who wanted to show Morris her designs. It follows that Morris proposes a way to weed out personal visits that are mere distractions.
Price: $35.00
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