The Canterbury Tales of Chaucer to Which are Added an Essay on his Language and Versification
by TYRWHITT, THOMAS (ED.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Second edition; published posthumously, incorporating the late editor’s changes annotated in his own copy of the original edit
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1798. Second edition; published posthumously, incorporating the late editor’s changes annotated in his own copy of the original edition. Two volumes; some foxing; bound in late 19th or early 20th century full morocco; raised bands; gilt geometric designs on the covers and the edges; some color touch-up here and there; a very good set.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37098P
- Title
- The Canterbury Tales of Chaucer to Which are Added an Essay on his Language and Versification
- Author
- TYRWHITT, THOMAS (ED.)
- Book Condition
- Used - Second edition; published posthumously, incorporating the late editor’s changes annotated in his own copy of the original edit
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Clarendon Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1798
- Bookseller catalogs
- CHAUCER, GEOFFREY;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...