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1928BOOKS007111ILondon: Oxford Univ Press. near fine unopened & uncut copy in the original sewed wrappers. 1928. reprint. 8vo . soft cover. cxlvi1718pp notes index. The 1928 reprint of the 1875 & 1891 eds which themselves reprint the original 1598 ed. Series: Chaucer Society 2nd Series #13. With a Preface by G.H. Kinsley a short biography of the 16th c. editor Frances Thynne & a reprint of the only known fragment of the Pilgrim's Tale. Also included is a list of Chaucer Society publications. . Oxford Univ Press paperback
1995213370University of Oklahoma Press 1995. Hardcover. As new clean tight and bright condition without a dust jacket as published. 272pp. University of Oklahoma Press hardcover
1974304612Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library 1974. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition. Full leather. Part of the collection of "The 100 Greatest Books of All Time." As new. The Franklin Library Hardcover
1934408797New York: Covici Friede 1934. Hardcover. Good. First trade edition preceded by a limited edition. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Gutter cracked small dampstain on bottom page and board corners cloth soiled with spine and edges age-toned good only lacking the scarce dust jacket. Covici Friede hardcover
194632509New York: Heritage Press 1946. Szyk Arthur. 8vo full pictorial cloth "done into modern English verse by Frank Ernest Hill and newly revised for this edition." Richly illustrated in color by Arthur Szyk with a two page spread and individual portraits for each tale reproduced from the Limited Editions Club volume of the same year. Fine in lightly sunned slipcase. Heritage Press unknown
198770339New York: Avenel Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0517632063 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with some rubbing in a Near Fine dust-jacket with edgewear; The Canterbury Tales is a collection of thirteen tales all of which are set in the time period of Chaucer's life. The tales are narrated by a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury and they discuss a wide variety of topics from love to religion. The stories are varied and engaging and they are sure to keep readers entertained. The Canterbury Tales is a great way to learn about Chaucer's life and works and it is sure to be a favorite of students and readers alike.; Color Plates; 8vo; 235 pages; FSA . Avenel Books hardcover
1929LL-b971-18New York: The Modern Library 1929 12mo. Cloth. 602 p. Edited by Rev. Walter W. Skeat. Introduction by Louis Untermeyer. An authoritative "Skeat edition" of Chaucer's historic poem. Complete and unabridged. Moderate wear to jacket. Fine in very good dustjacket in mylar cover. The Modern Library hardcover
1932004142New York: Random House 1932. This is a Near Fine copy of the First edition Thus part of the publisher's "Lifetime Library Books" series. Uncommon. Orange cloth binding with labels on the front cover and spine in black and gilt. Clean text; 309 pages. There is a previous-owner signature on the FFEP else a Fine copy. The dustjacket is unclipped; shows some light edgewear and darkening around the margins. Interestingly the rear flap advertises the Modern Library editions where this same title may be obtained for 75 cents less. An attractive book. In an archival plastic protector. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Random House Hardcover
1939276336London: The Limited Editions Club. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1939. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Spine is browned. Private book plate on front endpaper. Outer corners of covers have very slight wear. ; Signed by the printer George W. Jones. Copy #1223 of 1500. . The Limited Editions Club hardcover
1914024322New York New York U.S.A.: Frederick A. Stokes Company 1914. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Kirk Maria. Louise. Lovely illustrated edition from 1914 brings "The Canterbury Tales" to life for young readers with the stories from Chaucer & others retold by renowned children's literature historian F. J. Harvey Darton with full-color front paste-down frontispiece 10 internal full-color full-page plates by acclaimed turn-of-the-century children's book illustrator Maria Louise Kirk. Endpapers by artist "G.H." A FIRST EDITION unknown printing from 1914 this hardcover has black cloth-covered boards with front paper pastedown & somewhat faded gilt lettering stamped to spine. Condition is VG: front pastedown has slight rubbing & corners & both ends of spine are mildly bumped; rubbing to central spine. Binding strong & straight both hinges secure. Tissue guard between frontispiece & title page is intact & flawless. Pages are creamy white with moderate tanning but completely unmarked. All plates are colorful with bright white margins. A Beauty! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays Pacific time; later orders weekends & holidays ship very next business day. <br/> <br/> Frederick A. Stokes Company hardcover
198512-28-2022-01This edition by the Franklin Library has all the hallmarks they are known for. Fine decorated hardcover gilded text block ribbon marker and superior binding. This edition is illustrated with the charming and witty woodcuts by William Caxtonm the first person to print the Canterbury TalesBeautiful Edition Oxford University Press hardcover
1974303264Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library 1974. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition. "The 100 Greatest Books of All Time" Limited Edition. Full leather. The Franklin Library Hardcover
1986mon0000153958Houghton Mifflin 12/12/1986 12:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 2.2441 in x 10.1969 in x 8.3071 in. Light shelf wear. Else clean and tight. Houghton Mifflin hardcover
1990329871Folio Society 1990. FIRST THUS. Hardcover. Like New/No Jacket. First Edition Thus First Printing. Published by The Folio Society 1990. Quarto in slipcase. Green topstain. Book is like new; clean with no bookplates or ownership markings. Slipcase is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor New York. Folio Society hardcover
1990mon0000077885Folio Society 1990T. leather_bound. Very Good. 5.3959 cent in x 28.7781 cent in x 19.9848 cent in. Folio Society hardcover
1961049696New York: Golden Press 1961. Clean bright crisp and tight. A little bumping. A little spotting to top edge. A de luxe golden book. A small neat name on the endpage. Hardcover. Very Good. Illus. by Tenggren Gustaf. Middle Grade. Golden Press Hardcover
1977481Emeryville California: Norman Greene 1977. 5.5" x 8.25" pp. 67 1; includes multiple diagrams. Illustrated tan wrappers are lightly smudged but otherwise sound. Text has a few faint smudges but is overall clean and sound. 4 related handouts are tipped in. Very good.<br /> <br /> A revised version of Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th century treatise on the use of Astrolabes for time telling and astronomy. A cornerstone of Medieval Scientific theory.<br /> <br /> . Handouts:<br /> -Using Astrolabe to Find Star Positions<br /> -Universal Equinoctial Ring Sundial<br /> -Historic Scientific Instruments<br /> -History of the Astrolabe & Astrolabe Purchasing Information. Norman Greene unknown
