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The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (Limited & Numbered Edition)
by Geoffrey Chaucer
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society, 2002. Limited Edition, Numbered. Hardcover. Fine. 11.5" x 16.75" x 3. Edward Burne-Jones. Folio Society's facsimile of William Morris's work, The Kelmscott Chaucer. Edited by F.S. Ellis. 1,010 copies were printed, of which 1,000 were for sale. This is copy number 91. Accompanied by William S. Peterson's essay, 'The Kelmscott Chaucer', which is bound in blue-green paper wrappers and inserted in a pocket inside the solander box which holds the facsimile. Letter and leaflet from publisher as well as a separately printed sample page from the text laid in box. Bound in full cream goatskin leather with a hubbed spine. Binding blocked in gold with a design by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson that has been carefully redrawn by David Eccles. Gilt top edge and deckled page edges. Handmade blue endpapers printed with a watermark. Wood-engraved illustrations, borders, and initials after designs by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. Text printed in two colors on specially commissioned cream laid paper. Two ribbon markers. 568 pp. Presented in a dark blue solander box with a cream leather spine label bearing the title. Due to the size and/or weight of this book, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 064562
- Title
- The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (Limited & Numbered Edition)
- Author
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Illustrator
- Edward Burne-Jones
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition, Numbered
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- 11.5" x 16.75" x 3
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Literature, Classics, Canterbury Tales
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
We specialize in books by and about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, and their Friends.
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Goatskin
- Goatskin, leather made from goat, is durable and easy to dye. The original and finest examples of Morocco binding are goatskin....
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- 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...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Spine Label
- The paper or leather descriptive tag attached to the spine of the book, most commonly providing the title and author of the...
- Facsimile
- An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
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