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The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. [Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer, with prospectus + sample page)
by CHAUCER Geoffrey
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like new/no dj as issued. the slipcase has some shelf wear
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About This Item
London: Folio Society, 2008. Large folio edition, (16.75" x 12.25" x 3.25"). Hardcover in slipcase. Like new/no dj as issued. the slipcase has some shelf wear. E. Burne-Jones.. Folio Society, 2008. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. [Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer.]. Edited by F.S. Ellis and illustrated by E. Burne-Jones.
Large folio, (16.75" x 12.25" x 3.25") on laid paper, text in red and black throughout, with numerous fine illustrations and borders in the text; full brown buckram boards and backstrip elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt top, brown endpapers, broad black silk marker. Housed in a solid board slip-case lettered in gilt.
Includes the large format prospectus that includes one full--size samole page with great illustrations.)
-- Condition, Book like new, the slipcase has some shelf wear. -. Superb facsimile of the Arts & Crafts classic. Includes an extended essay by William S. Peterson.
Large folio, (16.75" x 12.25" x 3.25") on laid paper, text in red and black throughout, with numerous fine illustrations and borders in the text; full brown buckram boards and backstrip elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt top, brown endpapers, broad black silk marker. Housed in a solid board slip-case lettered in gilt.
Includes the large format prospectus that includes one full--size samole page with great illustrations.)
-- Condition, Book like new, the slipcase has some shelf wear. -. Superb facsimile of the Arts & Crafts classic. Includes an extended essay by William S. Peterson.
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- Rare Books Honolulu
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- 2079K
- Title
- The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. [Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer, with prospectus + sample page)
- Author
- CHAUCER Geoffrey
- Illustrator
- E. Burne-Jones.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in slipcase
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- no dj as issued. the slipcase has some shelf wear
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Large folio edition, (16.75" x 12.25" x 3.25")
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2008
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