[Fine Binding | Arts & Crafts] English Lyrics from Spenser to Milton

Dennis, John (editor). English Lyrics from Spenser to Milton. London: (Chiswick Press for) George Bell & Sons, 1898. Title-page printed in red and black, frontispiece, numerous illustrations (many full-page), and text vignettes by Robert Anning Bell. 

Bound in contemporary Arts & Crafts-style full green crushed morocco, with very well-executed leaf pattern borders in gilt on the front and rear borders. Title in gilt to front cover. Five bands to flat-backed spine, with title in second, third, and fourth compartments and similar leaf pattern as front cover to first, fourth, and fifth compartment, dated at foot. Heavy gilt turn-ins with leaves and vines, lightly marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Measures approx. 5.25" x 8". Spine and edges of boards faded to brown, some rubbing to edges.