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201122693Folio Society 2011. 2 vols. 8vo. First Edition thus on Rigolette Panna paper with decorative title and borders and 5 full-page illustrations; main work handsomely bound in black full goatskin elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt to a design by Neil Gower gilt edges silk marker; Commentary Volume bound in boards with backram back the two volumes housed in publisher's solander case. EDITION LIMITED TO 1250 COPIES. Sumptuous Folio Society reissue of the original Golden Cockerel Press edition of 1927. The Commentary Volume contains essays by Roderick Cave on the history of the Golden Cockerel Press and Professor Barry Windeatt on the sources structure and interpretation of the poem. Folio Society, hardcover
2008xovs142<p>Folio Society 2008. hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Oversized Hardcover with slipcase. Book is in excellent condition text is unmarked and pages are tight.</p> Folio Society hardcover
2008318895London: Folio Society 2008. Limited. hardcover. fine. Edward Burne-Jones & William Morris. A faithful reproduction of William Morris' Kelmscott Chaucer with the famous eighty-seven wood-engraved illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones. 559 pages including an afterword essay on the Kelmscott Chaucer by William S. Peterson. Handsomely printed throughout in red & black on special heavy paper commissioned from the James Cropper Mill; uncut edges top edge gilt. Elephant folio burgundy cloth with elaborate gilt-stamped designs by William Morris protected in a printed board slipcase. London: Folio Society 2008. A fine copy as new.<br/> <br/> William Morris's masterpiece: The Kelmscott Chaucer. "The most beautiful of all printed books" -- W.B. Yeats<br/> <br/> Folio Society unknown
201020784London: The Folio Society 2010. Book. Illus. by Eric Gill. Near Fine. Hardcover. A facsimile of the Golden Cockerel Press edition of 1928-1931. Thick 4to. 768 pages. Dimensions 12 ½" x 7 ¾". Limited to 1980 numbered copies this is 456. Bound in Nigerian goatskin leather. Blocked in 24-carat gold. All edges gilt. Black satin ribbon marker. Essay by Peter Holliday included. Both volumes are in fine condition. The clamshell box is stretched and a bit frayed in two corners inside otherwise fine. A lovely production from the Folio Society. The Folio Society Hardcover
2009630563Easton Press 2009. First Thus. Leather Binding. Near Fine. Copy #310 of 425 numbered copies of this beautiful massive facsimile edition bound in full cream leather decorated in gilt bevelled edges marbled endpapers all edges gilt lacks the clamshell box; minor wear to leather bottom edge has some dings to the gilt. Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity laid in loose with matching #. Easton Press bookplate mounted on front free endpaper no name. Illustrated by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. Easton Press unknown
200218622<p>Folio Society 2002. Hardback full Nigerian goatskin with elaborate gilt decoration. 41 x 29cm. ii 554pp. Number 131 of an edition 1000 copies printed for The Folio Society by Cambridge University Press. Some denting to the corners of the box thankfullty the book remains in undamaged. A finest facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer. A very heavy volume substantial additional postage charges likely for delivery outside the UK. . Limited. Hard Cover. Very Good.</p> Folio Society hardcover
20091314935Norwalk CT: Easton Press 2009. Limited Edition #217/425. Hardcover. Folio 554 pages.; VG; bound in fine cream genuine leather with bright gilt spine title; gilt text block; marbled endpapers; silk ribbon; housed in publishers green clamshell case; with Declaration of Authenticity loose within containing matching limitation number; printed on Mohawk Ultrafelt warm white paper specially milled by Mohawk fine Papers; bound in Specially-crafted leather imported from Italy; Contains the complete works of Chaucer including the Canturbury Tales all 87 woodcuts by renowned Victorian-era artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones the borders decorations and initials drawn by William Morris himself the unique typeface created by Morris specifically for this masterpiece a magnificent Morris-designed cover; in excellent condition; heavy please contact for shipping costs; shelved above mythology. 1314935. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Easton Press hardcover books
200248033Folio Society 2002. 2 vols large folio and 8vo. First Edition thus on laid paper Main volume with text in red and black fine illustrations and borders throughout; full ivory morocco BY SMITH SETTLE richly tooled and lettered in gilt back with raised bands second compartment lettered in gilt all other compartments tooled in gilt gilt top blue laid endpapers ribbon markers; Essay volume in printed wrappers sewed as issued the whole housed in publisher's dark blue board clamshell case the case minutely bruised at yapped corners else a fine copy. EDITION LIMITED TO 1010 COPIES 1000 FOR SALE; THIS COPY NO 742. Superb facsimile of the Arts & Crafts classic; one of the most beautiful books produced in England. Peterson's essay is reprinted from 'The Kelmscott Press' 1991. Folio Society, hardcover
2002028985London: The Folio Society 2002. Limited Edition . Leather. Fine/No Dust Jacket. A Fine copy in full decorated Nubian gooatskin leather of this fasimile edition of the Kelmscott Chaucer in a Very Good slipcase showing rubbing to the blue cloth. Number 841 of 1000 copies printed. The booklet essay "The Kelmscott Chaucer" by William S. Peterson and the publication announcement and order confirmation material are laid in. <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover
2002210560London: The Folio Society 2002. Hardcover. Two tiny little pale stains to the goatskin on the spine near the front joint one corner just barely rubbed else this copy is in fine condition in a fine box with the booklet laid in. Photographs upon request. Number 846 of a limited edition of 1010 copies. A facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer of 1900 printed for The Folio Society by Cambridge University Press. Size: 11.5"x17" bound in full Nigerian goatskin with extensive gilt decorations raised bands and top edge gilt housed in a blue cloth clamshell box with a booklet "The Kelmscott Chaucer" by William S. Peterson stored in an interior pocket. The Folio Society hardcover
200220113London: Folio Society 2002. Book. Illus. by Edward Burne-Jones. Near Fine. Leather. Facsimile Edition. Folio. Full cream Nigerian goatskin lettered and decorated in gilt. Housed in blue cloth slipcase with cream gilt lettered leather title label.One of 1010 copies of which this is 259. This is a facsimile edition of the greatest publication of William Morris' Kelmscott Press referred to as the "Kelmscott Chaucer" and one of the wonders of publishing of the late 19th and early 20th century. This volume has been beautifully executed. Included is a booklet with an essay by William Peterson in which he indicated this was based on the Basilisk Press facsimile of 1975 which is considered the best of all facsimiles. A beautiful book. Folio Society Hardcover
