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18830007979London & New York: George Routledge And Sons 1883. New edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo; lxx 501 pages half calf raised bands extra gilt spine with contrasting morocco labels marbled endpapers and edges top of joints separating. <br/><br/>The Old English Poets series. "The first object of this publication was to give the text of THE CANTERBURY TALES as correct as the MSS. within reach of the Editor would enable him to make it. . The account of former Editions in the Appendix to this Preface . will show that this object had hitherto been either entirely neglected or at least very imperfectly pursued - Preface." George Routledge And Sons hardcover
189169387Göttingen, 1891. 1891. 92 S. Rückenbroschur.
189114287Göttingen 1891. Rückenbroschur. 92 S. 8°. Erste und letzte Blätter stellenweise etwas angestaubt sowie gering fleckig.
189373876London: George Bell & Sons 1893. Small 8vo. Six volumes. All vellum with bevelled boards top-edge gilt and the old coat of arms of Clifton College in gilt to front. Brown leather title-labels gilt decorative borders to boards & spine; gilt inner dentelles and marbled endpapers. Spines are discoloured and slightly worn covers of 4 of the volumes a little grubby. Minor foxing to fore-edge. Bookplates of Dauke's to front paste-down. Bindings all firm. Engraved frontis of Chaucer to vol. 1 and decorative headpieces/ initials. . Very Good. Vellum Binding. 1893. George Bell & Sons 1893 hardcover
1899mon0000365112Macmillan & Co 1899-01-01. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. NOT an ex-library book. Clean copy in good condition. Macmillan & Co hardcover
1896001577Hammersmith London: Kelmscott Press 1896. 4 i-ii 3 2-554pp. Later full pigskin by Sangorski and Sutcliffe raised bands spine in seven panels title in gilt to second panel publisher and date to foot remaining panels with thick and thin line borders a central tudor rose with lions above and below and fleur-de-lis to either side and small flower head corner pieces. Covers with thick and thin line borders tudor rose corner and side pieces with repeated lion and flower head tools in broken panels surrounding inner single line frame with fleur-de-lis corner pieces. Spine lightly browned minor rubbing to extremities internally bright and clean. Housed in a pigskin backed drop back box. The crowning achievement of Morris's press famous before it even came off the press one of four hundred and twenty-five copies printed on 'Perch' paper in 'Chaucer' and 'Troy' type in double column and in red and black. With wood engraved title borders and initials by C. E. Keates W. H. Hooper and W. Spielmeyer after designs by Morris and eighty-seven text illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones redrawn in ink by R. Catterson-Smith and engraved by W. H. Hooper. See Franklin page 201; Peterson A40; Tomkinson page 117. First Thus. Hardback. Very Good. Illus. by Burne-Jones Edward; Morris William; Harcourt Hooper William. Folio. Kelmscott Press Hardcover
1894375135Oxford: At the Claredon Press 1894. Oxford Edition. Hardcover. 4 Volumes. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description: 4 volumes. Contents: Volume 4: The Canterbury Tales: Text. Volume 5: Notes to The Canterbury Tales. Volume 6: Introduction Glossary and Indexes. Volume 7: Being The Supplement to the Complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Subjects: Chaucer Geoffrey. Philosophy and religion. Middle English. Oxford: At the Claredon Press hardcover
1897220377Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1897. XXIV, 732, 149 (Index), 8 (Verlagsanzeigen) Seiten. Originalleinenband.
1900314591New York: Oxford University Press American Branch 1900. First Edition; Early Printing. Hardcover. Good in boards. Owner name inked on front pastedown and second front end page. Front hinge cracked. Gilded top text block edge. Shelfwear on spine crown and heel and panel corners. Oxford University Press American Branch hardcover
1895004475Oxford: Oxford 1895. Hardcover. Good. Splendid vellum binding of Chaucer's works. Done by John Bumpus but doubtless outsourced with elaborate gilt decoration to spine and leather labels. Inner and outer dentelles. Marbled end-papers. Page edges tinted yellow. Printed in double columns. Contains a life of Chaucer plus his works including his Poems his translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy Troilus and Criseyde and of course The Canterbury Tales. 8vo. 195x130mm xxiv 732pp. 149pp. glossarial index. Boards slightly bowed. Light marking and toning to spine and covers. Contents clean and binding sound. Good. <br/> <br/> Oxford hardcover
189842786Oxford: Clarendon Press 1898. Reprint small 8vo pp. lxii 2 262 2 8; original maroon cloth gilt-lettered spine; very minor bubbling to upper cover cloth; contemporary ownership inscription on ffep; near fine. Publisher's catalogue bound in rear dated 1/3/1900. Forms part of the Clarendon Press series. <br/><br/> Clarendon Press hardcover books
187415187Clarendon Press Oxford 1874. 1st Edition. . Book Book Hardcover. Very Good. Clarendon Press Oxford 1874. 1st Edition . Very Good. 1st edition edited by the leading middle English scholar. A scarce survivor. Bumped at spine and corners. PO's name and ex libris sticker. Small library catalogue sticker lower spine. Clean and tight. Clarendon Press, Oxford hardcover
1893243357London: George Bell and Son 1893. Portrait frontispiece. 6 vols. 12mo. Bound in three quarters blue morocco and marbled boards t.e.g. Fine one head slightly nicked. Portrait frontispiece. 6 vols. 12mo. George Bell and Son unknown books
1882266403London. : George Bell. 1882. . The Aldine Edition of the British Poets. . Original green cloth black and gilt blindstamped decorations. . Spine slightly cocked otherwise a near very good bright set. . 12mo. 6 volume set requires extra postage. George Bell. hardcover books
1882014073London: George Bell and Sons 1882. SIX VOLUMES UNIFORMLY BOUND. Marbled endpapers with matching edges. Gilt pannelled spines with black leather spine labels. Floral textured green cloth over boards. This edition was edited by Richard Morris with memoirs of the poet by Sir Harris Nicolas. A lovely set by the author of "The Canterbury Tales". Geoffrey Chaucer c.1343-1400 is considered the Father of English literature. Author poet philosopher diplomat. He was the first poet to be buried in Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey. Revised Edition. 1/2 Brown Calf. Minor Corner and Edge Wear/No Jacket. 6 1/2" x 4". George Bell and Sons Hardcover books
1893243357London: George Bell and Son 1893. Portrait frontispiece. 6 vols. 12mo. Bound in three quarters blue morocco and marbled boards t.e.g. Fine one head slightly nicked. Portrait frontispiece. 6 vols. 12mo. George Bell and Son unknown
1874TK0384London:: George Routledge and Sons 1874. 1874. 8vo. lxx 2 501 1 pp. Original very dark green morocco triple-rules in gilt raised bands lined compartments in gilt gilt spine title all edges gilt gilt inner dentelles marbled endsheets. With an early inscription Charles Everitt from his friends W. S.L. Everslesy; J. W. Taggart and rubberstamp of D.C.St. G. Freeman. With a three-sided fore-edge painting showing the pilgrims of Chaucer and his portrait. The painting is well executed. / Sold by Harrington's with their cost-marks. Probably commissioned by or represented by that firm just after it was painted perhaps a house artist the period of execution being approximately mid-1990s. George Routledge and Sons, 1874. hardcover
188070817London: Bell and Daldy / The Aldine Edition c. 1880. Small 8vo. 6 volumes. Original green cloth with gilt lettering and black decoration. Pages uncut. Minor rubbing to extremities especially volume 6. Offsetting to endpapers otherwise generally internally clean. A very good set. Part of The Aldine Edition of the British Poets series. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. . Very Good. Gilt Lettered Cloth. New and Revised Edition. 1880. Bell and Daldy / The Aldine Edition c. 1880 hardcover
1886145246London: George Bell and Sons 1886. Finely bound Aldine edition of this collection of brilliant poetical works. Octavo six volumes bound in three quarter brown calf over marbled boards with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within five raised gilt bands top edges gilt marbled endpapers decorated with botanical headpieces tailpieces and initials throughout. In very good condition with some light rubbing to the extremities light toning to the text blocks and a bookplate to the front pastedown of Vol. VI. Edited by Richard Morris LLD with Memoir by Sir Harris Nicolas. Widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages Geoffrey Chaucer is best known for The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer also achieved fame in his lifetime as a philosopher and astronomer composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. Among Chaucer's many other works are The Book of the Duchess The House of Fame The Legend of Good Women and Troilus and Criseyde. George Bell and Sons hardcover
1852146338London: William Pickering 1852. The Aldine edition of Chaucer's brilliant poetical works. Duodecimo six volumes bound in full contemporary tan calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands all edges marbled marbled endpapers frontispiece portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer to Vol. I decorated with botanical headpieces tailpieces and initials throughout. In very good condition with some light rubbing to the extremities front and rear panels very light toning to the endpapers of each volume. Edited by Richard Morris LLD with Memoir by Sir Harris Nicolas. Widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages Geoffrey Chaucer is best known for The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer also achieved fame in his lifetime as a philosopher and astronomer composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. Among Chaucer's many other works are The Book of the Duchess The House of Fame The Legend of Good Women and Troilus and Criseyde. William Pickering hardcover
188227199<p><strong>1882 Geoffrey CHAUCER Canterbury Tales Poems Assembly of Foules English Poetry</strong></p><p><em>"If gold rusts what then can iron do"</em></p><p>― Geoffrey Chaucer<em> The Canterbury Tales</em></p><p><em>'The Canterbury Tales'</em> is one of the most famous pieces of early English literature written during the end of the 14th-century. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer this book is a collection of short stories told from the perspective of traveling pilgrims on their way to Canterbury from London. Chaucer paints an accurate portrayal of English society during the time as well as customs and social practices. </p><p>This late 19th-century printing of the poems of Chaucer includes of course '<em>Canterbury Tales'</em> but also features works such as '<em>Cuckow and Nightgale'</em> '<em>Assembly of Foules'</em> and other lesser-known poems. Textual notes provided by Thomas Wright. </p><p>Item number: #27199</p><p>Price: $399</p><p>CHAUCER Geoffrey; WRIGHT Thomas editor</p><p><strong><em>The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. A New Text with Illustrative Notes</em></strong></p><p>New York: The American News Co. ca. 1882. </p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->4 631 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->6 illustrated plates</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Decorative orange cloth </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in 19cm x 13.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p><u>Photos available upon request. </u></p> The American News Co hardcover
188513569New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co 1885. Hardcover. Octavo brown decorative cloth with gilt titles and gilt spine decoration gilt page edges. A wonderful vintage edition of Chaucer's works. Pages toned with foxing pencil inscription to front blank rubbing and wear to corners and ends of spine light bumping to front top edge gilt a bit dull to spine else a very nice copy. Thomas Y. Crowell Co hardcover
1866343901London : George Routledge and sons Broadway Ludgate Hill 1866. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy finely bound blind tooled leather with a gilt blocked title to the spine. Some slight wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright clean and sharp-cornered. Provenance; from the libraries of Robert Edward Gardiner and Maclay with their respective bookplates. Physical description; lxx 501 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Notes; The title page proper is preceded by: an engraved frontispiece portrait of Chaucer by H. Robinson; an illustrated half title: 'The poetical works of Geoffrey Chaucer.' with an engraving of 'Chaucer's tomb in Westminster Abbey.' The title page proper and all text enclosed within a single line border; main body of text printed in double columns. Subjects; Chaucer Geoffrey -1400 Versification. Chaucer Geoffrey -1400 Language. Genre; Illustrated. London : George Routledge and sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill hardcover
1852347869London : Edward Moxon Dover Street 1852. First New Edition. Hardcover. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Gilt blocked title to spine with raised bands. Particularly well-preserved; tight bright clean and strong. Further scans images and additional bibliographical material available on request. Physical description; Add. engr-t.-pl x 2 lxx 2 501 1 p. ; 8vo. Subjects; English poetry 14th century. English poems. Poetry. Medievalists; poetry. Medieval literature. London : Edward Moxon, Dover Street hardcover
1882230282New York: The American News Company 1882. Hardcover. Very Good. 681 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Text in Old English. Page edges are darkened. Some of the signatures are coming loose from the binding. Bound in dark red cloth with black and gilt titles and designs. Lightly scuffed on the lower cover. Lightly worn around the edges. VG <br/> <br/> The American News Company hardcover
