D.G. Rossetti . Hand and Soul , Hacon & Ricketts, London , 1899

Hand and Soul by Dante Gabriel Rossetti published by Hacon & Ricketts, London in 1899. Decorated by Charles Ricketts and printed at the Ballantyne Press.  Limited edition of 210 copies on paper. Printed in red and black, two pages within vine border, and ornamental initials by Charles Ricketts. An attractive edition of Rossetti's short story reflecting his philosophy on art & spirituality, originally published in The Germ in January of 1850. Woodcut decoration by Ricketts

Author: D.G. Rossetti 
Title:  Hand and Soul
Publisher: Hacon & Ricketts, London
Publication date: 1899
Format: pale blue paper covered boards with paper label on spine and upper board with design byCharles Ricketts
Total Pages: 47
Condition: Very good. Spine tips pressed, small losses to spine, paper covers yellowed slightly, usual browing of endpaper, one or two marks to the covers, what appears to be a previous ownership inscription“VBC 1956” in pencil to inside cover. 
Provenance: The Art Library of Dr Alastair Grieve
Stock Number: RB02923