2 volumes in one, 4to. Half-titles, two separate title-pages, continuous pagination. Contemporary half polished calf gilt, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, red and olive morocco lettering-pieces gilt in 2, top edge gilt, others uncut, stamp-signed by T.M. Bromage (light rubbing to extremities).

FIRST MORRIS TRANSLATION. The first volume was published in April 1887 and the second in November. "The most interesting thing about it is the evidence it gives of Morris's continuing fascination with the idea of the quest, the journey through outlandish territory, impelled onwards by some supernatural force" (Fiona MacCarthy, William Morris, 1994, p.564).