Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

[De La More - Inscribed] The Blessed Damozel

London: De La More Press, 1908.

First edition thus. 16mo. Original publisher’s soft leather (blue) over boards with superb gilt blocked design on both covers consisting of repeating book and leaf pattern with stippled geometric borders. 22pp. Inscribed by “G.G.” to Evelyn Shaw, wife of famed artist/illustrator Byam Shaw: “Evelyn Shaw, in happy remembrance. G.G. R.M.S Armadale Castle, 15-1-1909.” A.E.G. Slight wear to top and bottom of spine, else near fine. The De La More Booklets are quite scarce.

Price: $250.00   Item #4009