SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe "Poems" [George Bell & Son, 1902] Cedric Chivers Fine Binding

"Poems" by Percy Bysshe Shelley [George Bell & Son, 1902]. Introduction by Walter Raleigh. Illustrations by Robert Anning Bell. From The Endymion Series. Hand numbered, limited edition on Japanese vellum (#14/125} and finely bound by Cedric Chivers of Bath. Hand painted vellum binding in the unique Chivers "vellucent" style with hand painted watercolors, gilt adornments, and four in-laid mother of pearl circles. Gilt and gauffered top edge. xxii + 333pp. Slight yawn. Front fore edge turn in of vellum coming up slightly at corners, which has caused a very minor tear to the edge of FFEP. Some scratches to the top edge, as pictured. Christmas gift inscription on front flyleaf. Binding is tight and interior is pristine. Very Good and one-of-a-kind.