THE WORKS OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER
Illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus. 2002
Fine condition. Now newly imprinted. A fine facsimile edition of the Kelmscott Chaucer. Large format. Heavy volume. Elaborately gilt decorated cream Nigerian goatskin by Smith Settle, Otley, to a design by David Eccles after T.J. Cobden-Sanderson's (original binding bound at the Doves Bindery for the Kelmscott Press in 1900), together with a loosely inserted slip with advice about storage and handling, plus An Essay by William S. Peterson Reprinted to Accompany the Facsimile Published by The Folio Society, 16 page booklet in paper wraps, contained together in original blue buckram solander box, with gilt lettered morocco spine label. Limited edition to 1010 copies. Due to the size of this book, if posted, it will need to be sent via courier and may incur extra shipping costs.
This is copy 423 of 1010. A beautiful copy in publisher's solander case.
Stock no. 1822783
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- FOLIO SOCIETY
- LITERATURE
- FACSIMILE
- LIMITED EDITION
- LEATHER BINDING
