The works of Geoffrey Chaucer : a facsimile of the William Morris Kelmscott Chaucer ; with the original 87 illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones ; together with an introduction by John T. Winterich and a glossary for the modern reader
1958, 1st Edition in this form. Cleveland amd New York : World Publishing Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cream cloth. Elaborate blind tooling to spine and front panel. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Some light surface marks to boards. A beautifully produced edition. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 554 pages; Physical description: xix, 554 p. : illus. ; 33 cm. Summary: Fine facsimile reprint of the original Kelmscott Chaucer by William Morris with the original illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones. Subjects: Chaucer, Geoffrey (1340? -1400). English poetry and literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500. Pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature - Middle English, 1100-1500. Kelmscott Press -- Morris, William (1834-1896). Item #198429
Price: €395.00