Lot 188
RARE 1898 The Germ: Thoughts Towards Nature in Poetry, Literature, and Art Vellum Cover SIGNED 24 of 25 Copies FIRST EDITION


RARE 1898 The Germ: Thoughts Towards Nature in Poetry, Literature, and Art Vellum Cover SIGNED 24 of 25 Copies FIRST EDITION
Starting Bid: $100
(0 Bids)Published by Thomas Mosher, Portland, Maine, 1898. First Edition, thus. Signed by Thomas Mosher. NUMBER 24 OF 25 COPIES ONLY. PRINTED ON JAPAN VELLUM, FOR AMERICA. RARE BOOK. 224pp. Unusual publisher's binding- plain beige stiff boards with uncovered spine, original cream paper wrappers imprinted with light green honeysuckle border on front and lettering on the spine. ( Designed by Charles Ricketts.)The Fragile Wrappers have some edge splits, spine a bit darkened light fading to cover kibut still quite good in appearance.. The book itself is near fine with pages fresh and mainly unopened ( a bonus for serious collectors!)save where 4 plates are present and a few other parts. Plates are fine with original tissue guards and one plate is a double fold-out. The book is complete in all respects. Originally issued as a periodical in 1850 and reprinted here in its entirety by the eminent American publisher Thomas Mosher, this work contains poetry, essays, and art by members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and their circle. Edited by William Michael Rossetti, "The Germ" included contributions from his brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti (under the pseudonym Ellen Alleyn), John Everett Millais, William Holman Hunt, James Collison, Thomas Woolner, and others. Although the publication was not a financial success (it lasted for only four issues), it is considered an important, early document recording the work and beliefs of key figures in the Pre-Raphaelite movement One of the Mosher's rarest and scarcest fine private press editions (Ransom 354). For the advanced private press book collector as a fine addition to their collection. Also, would make a splendid gift for the bibliophile! Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 6.5" x 9.25" Condition:
- Good - Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages. The dust jacket has damage
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