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1598318051Londin: printed by Adam Islip for George Bishop 1598. First Speght edition. Full page woodcut of the progeny of Chaucer incorporating a portrait of the author full page woodcut arms of Chaucer large woodcut of Knight at head of his tale separate title for Canterbury Tales within elaborate woodcut borders woodcut initials. 27 394 13 ff. Without first and final blank leaves and printed errata provided in near contemporary manuscript at end. Printed in two columns. 1 vols. Folio 31.3 x 19.6 cm. Near contemporary calf rebacked lacking cornerpiece and one clasp detached later ownership blindstamp at center of covers. Intermittent browning minor edge chips to a few leaves overall very good. Provenance: Mary & Brent Maxfield gilt ownership stamp to upper cover. First Speght edition. Full page woodcut of the progeny of Chaucer incorporating a portrait of the author full page woodcut arms of Chaucer large woodcut of Knight at head of his tale separate title for Canterbury Tales within elaborate woodcut borders woodcut initials. 27 394 13 ff. Without first and final blank leaves and printed errata provided in near contemporary manuscript at end. Printed in two columns. 1 vols. Folio 31.3 x 19.6 cm. First Speght edition. The first of several influential editions to be published by Thomas Speght; while it relies heavily on the Stowe edition of 1561 "Speght's notes and introductory material are far more elaborate than in any previous edition and he was the first to provide a substantial glossary . Speght also contributed new annotations to the text of Chaucer . and an extensive biography which informed all subsequent accounts of the poet's life until the 1840s ODNB. STC 2nd ed 5077 Pforzheimer 177 Luborsky & Ingram English illustrated books 1536-1603 5077 [printed by Adam Islip for] George Bishop unknown books
159814677London, Printed by Adam Islip, at the charges of Bonham Norton, 1598. In-folio de [27]-394-[13] feuillets [5; b-c6; 4; A-V6; Aa-Tt6; Vv-Xx8; Yy-Zz6; Aaa-Zzz6; Aaaa6; Bbbb7]. Plein maroquin marron, dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, plats décorés de larges roulettes à froid avec le titre, le lieu et la date dorés sur chacun des plats, ornés au centre d'un large fleuron doré, tranches dorées. Coiffes et mors épidermés. Ex-libris Thomas Thorburn Nesbitt and Marion Wallace Nesbitt (his wife).In-folio of [54]-788-[26] pages [5; b-c6; 4; A-V6; Aa-TT6; Vv-XX8; Yy-Zz6; Aaa-Zzz6; Aaaa6; Bbbb7]. Full brown morocco, ribbed back decorated with gilt floral ornaments, sides decorated with large blind roll-stamps with the title, gilt place and date on each side, decorated in the center with a large gilt floral ornament, gilt edges. Turn in and joints scratched. Bookplate Thomas Thorburn Nesbitt and Marion Wallace Nesbitt (his wife). La reliure est signée Rivière.The binding is signed by Rivère.
1602010147London: Adam Islip 1602. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Bound in pebbled dark brown calf the back with five raised bands with ornate gilt decorations a geometric gilt ruled design to the covers marbled end papers and edges. Armorial bookplate of J. A. Knowles Renshaw front paste down. Dr. John Alfred Knowles Renshaw 1871-1926 was a noted British physician and book collector. Very Good the leather rubbed at spine ends corners edges and raised bands final two leafs and errata page repaired at bottom corner not affecting text undecipherable writing at head of illustrated title page lacking copperplate portrait of Chaucer surrounded by arms of his Progenie. Internally quite clean with a few scattered spots of browning in early pages and small hole to leaf 7 at end. 23 179 178-350 353-376 13 leaves. Title surrounded by woodcut border. Lacking initial blank a1 as always. Woodcuts of Chaucer's arms and of the knight woodcut initials. Overall a quite pleasing and handsome copy of the Second Speght edition Seventh collected edition overall of Chaucer's magnificent and influential works including The Canterbury Tales Troilus and Criseyde The Legend of Good Women The House of Fame The Testament of Love assorted ballads and many others. STC 5080 2nd edition. Adam Islip Hardcover
1528206630.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
16027296London: Printed by Adam Islip 1602. Second Speght edition. Near Fine. Second appearance of the Thomas Speght edition of Chaucer and the seventh edition of Chaucer's works overall. Folio pages 327 x 212 mm collating: 23 376 14 ff. Lacking the first blank A1 and the progenie of Chaucer plate. Textually complete including the final errata leaf. Bound by Seton & Mackenzie of Edinburgh in nineteenth century half vellum over marbled boards with elaborate gilt spine. Dampstain to corner of upper board. Edges stained red. Tear through most of leaf C3 touching text but not affecting legibility. A handsome Near Fine copy remarkably fresh and clean throughout. <br /> <br /> "This edition was considerably revised mainly with the aid of Francis Thynne. It is the earliest in which thorough punctuation was attempted and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition" of 1598 Pforzheimer. A sumptuous collection of literature from one of England's greatest early masters. Geoffrey Chaucer is credited with setting the style of Middle English literature. He is often considered England's first "poet laureate" - after he received a reward from Richard II for one of his poems. Although Chaucer is famous chiefly for his medieval-era masterpiece The Canterbury Tales his works are also thought to have helped popularize English as a literary language. While famous in their own right Chaucer's works have also influenced just about every major luminary of English literature to come after him.<br /> <br /> Grolier 43. ESTC S107210. Pforzheimer 177. Near Fine. Printed by Adam Islip unknown
1722Rebacked and restored utilizing original boards and backstrip; "Progenie" plate in facsimile; light rubbing and soiling to boards; occasional light foxing and dampstaining; bookplate of Clifton's Ladies College Professor of English Elocution J. W. Morris and memorial bookplate of Bath Public Reference Library to whom this book was posthumously presented on his behalf circa 1862. Very good. Geffrey Chaucer. The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet Geffrey Chaucer Newly Printed. London: Printed by Adam Islip 1602. Second Thomas Speght edition. <br /> Folio. Rebacked in contemporary leather spine lettered and decorated in gilt five raised bands all edges stained red marbled endleaves. xxviii dedications and Chaucer's Life armorial title xvi Dedication to Henry VIII and Prologues 376pp 14 glossary The Hard Words of Chaucer Explaned Latin; French; authors cited; and errata sheet. Lacks Progenie of Chaucer plate replaced with expertly reproduced facsimile. Textually complete.<br /> <br /> . unknown
1602302London: Adam Islip 1602. Second Edition. Very good. Folio 13 x 8 3/4 inches 328 x 223 mm; pp. xxvi dedications and Chaucer's Life title with armorial xvi Dedication to Henry VIII and Prologues ff. 376 14 glossary 'The hard words of Chaucer explaned' Latin French Authors cited Errata sheet. Double column black letter title within woodcut architectural border divisional title with woodcut coat-of-arms woodcut head- & tail-pieces and initials errata wanting portrait of Chaucer and his family tree title with contemporary pen trials recto and verso those recto all marginal a few contemporary ink inscriptions elsewhere one the name "Elizabeth Browne" to foot of errata f. a very little scattered spotting some soiling and browning to fore edges a few ff. with short closed tears hinges strengthened contemporary calf recased. Front pastedown with the engraved armorial bookplate G. W. Wentworth. <br /> TITLE PAGE The I Workes Of Ovr Ancient and learned Englifh Poet Geffrey Chavcer newly Printed. To that which was done in the former Impreffion thus much is now added. i In the life of Chaucer many things inferted. 2 The whole worke by old Copies reformed. 3 Sentences and Prouerbes noted. 4 The Signification of the old and obfcure words prooued : also Caracters fhewing from what Tongue or Dialect they be de- riued. 5 The Latine and French not Englished by Chaucer tranflated. 6 The Treatife called lacke Vpland againfl Fri- ers:and Chaucers A. B.C. called La Priere de noflre Dame at this Imprefsion added. London Printed by Adam Iflip. An. Dom. 1602<br /> <br /> STC. 2nd ed 5080; Pforzheimer 178; Griller Longhand to Wither 44; ESTC S107210. This second Speght edition the first was 1598 Griller 43 was considerably revised mainly with the aid of Francis Thynne son of William who had edited Chaucer's collected works in 1532. It includes Lydgate's "The Storie of Thebes" which were erroneously attributed to Chaucer. According to Pforzheimer "It is the earliest in which a thorough punctuation was attempted and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition." The inclusion of an extensive glossary proves that even by 1600 the language of Chaucer was becoming difficult even for erudite readers. This tome is in an OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION A BEAUTIFUL and IMPORTANT BOOK FROM THE LATE ELIZABETHAN ERA. <br /> Provenance: G.W. Wentworth bookplate: Godfrey Wentworth Wentworth 1773-1834 came from a noble family was educated at Cambridge and became a wealthy landowner. He held many political positions including a seat in the House of Commons 1806-1808. He made his home at Wooley Hall near Leeds. Adam Islip unknown
15503936<p>London: Wyllyam Bonham n.d. 1550 1550. Third collected edition ESTC describes it as one of four variants of this date with different publisher's names in the colophon. The text is the version edited by William Thynne. Folio. 295x197mm. ff. 8 cxciii cxciii-cc ccii-ccvii ccx-cclxxi cclxxiii-cclxxvii cclxxix-ccclv. Lacking final blank leaf. Printed in double columns woodcut initials and woodcuts of the Knight and the Squire. The Romaunt of the Rose has a separate title. Full brown sheep single fillet border to covers with corners decorated with crowned garlands framing dolphins. Spine with five raised bands compartments decorated in gilt. Red edges. Front pastedown has armorial bookplate of Mr Baron Maule and Kenneth Rapoport. Front free endpaper has armorial bookplate of Newton Hall Cambridge and ownership inscription of Jo. Maule. Head and foot of spine chipped with loss. Hinges strengthened. Some damp-staining to first gathering which is also a little loose. A very nice copy in a smart eighteenth century binding of the Thynne edition published jointly by four London booksellers. Although all copies are undated William Bonham the publisher of this copy is known to have been at the Red Reed Lion address in 1551 so a date of 1550 is generally agreed. All variants are rare ESTC recording this one in seven UK libraries and eight in the US. ESTC: S108819</p> London: Wyllyam Bonham n.d. [1550] hardcover
1602V74414London: Adam Islip 2nd Speght edition. 1602. Hardcover. Very Good. Title surrounded by elaborate woodcut border copperplate portrait of Chaucer surrounded by arms of his Progenie woodcut arms under 2nd Title & heading Knight's tale at Fol.I woodcut initials throughout. Portrait signed "IS" John Speed 1552-1629. Folio 320x210mm early 19th century calf edge panels & inner fleurons gilt marbled end-papers re-backed with original label & 3 gilt spine compartments laid on tips worn leather rubbed & marked All Edges Gilt. Collated complete except for initial blank: 23 of 24leaves Chaucer portrait surrounded by arms of his progenie supplied from another copy 376 14 leaves explanatory indexes final errata leaf 3U8. Black Letter English text throughout. Coat of arms bookplate Edward Micholls Henriques 1837-1901 first 4 leaves slightly foxed at edges else beautifully clean and crisp with good margins throughout. Second Speght edition much revised from his 1598 first with help from Francis Thynne 1645-1608 "the earliest in which thorough punctuation was attempted and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition. Of two hitherto unprinted pieces added to this edition the 'Treatise called Jack Upland' is non-Chaucerian but the ABC is considered genuine" Pforzheimer 178; also referenced by STC 5080 2nd edition ESTC S107210. Adam Islip (2nd Speght edition). hardcover
elala3522<p>London: Printed by Adam Islip for Thomas Wight 1598. Sixth Edition the first to be edited by Thomas Speght; issue with Wight imprint. This edition contains the first portrait of Chaucer the first life of Chaucer printed in English albeit largely fictitious some previously unpublished material Chaucer’s English translation of Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy and several works incorrectly attributed to Chaucer. "Chaucer is the first great figure of modern English literature the first great humorist of modern Europe and the first great writer in whom the dramatic spirit so long vanished and seemingly extinct re-appears. Except Dante there is no poet of the middle ages of superior faculty and distinction." DNB Among his many works which include The Book of the Duchess the House of Fame the Legend of Good Women and Troilus and Criseyde he is best known today for The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer championed the use of the vernacular Middle English at a time when the dominant literary languages in England were French and Latin. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries he was printed more than any other English author and he was the first English author to have his works printed in single-volume collected editions. STC 5079. Pforzheimer 177. cfGrolier 1. folio. irregular foliation: ff. 1-232 232 232-235 242-243 246 243-245 241 241-246 248-300 302-308 308-309 311-314 321 317-337 340-344 339 348-358 358 360-392 395 394. lacking folio 300 Iii1 & portion of folio 301 Iii2 & last 15 leaves containing the glossary and errata. 1 leaf misbound. black letter. general title & 2 divisional titles within woodcut borders. engraved portrait of Chaucer by John Speed after Thomas Hoccleve surrounded by armorial devices & a family tree. full-page woodcut of Chaucer’s coat of arms. large woodcut headpiece of a knight on horseback. woodcut initials. full leather c1900 worn but solid some browning & occasional stains corners of several leaves torn away with slight loss repair to folio 336 with some loss outer margin of title frayed & repaired with slight loss of border several other marginal repairs first divisional title shaved at outer edge. a few old ms. notes</p> London: Printed by Adam Islip for Thomas Wight, 1598 hardcover
0266952402.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
15982105240007London : printed by Adam Islip at the charges of Bonham Norton 1598. Hardcover. Very Good. The Elizabethan Chaucer: An important early English printing that helped establish Chaucer in the English literary pantheon Folio 31 cm. Fine binding by Riviere. Gilt spine compartments gilt ruled cover. Gilt dentelle and turn downs. Attractive and professional reback. All edges gilt. Marbled end sheets. Printed in black Letter in double column. Frontispiece portrait of "the Progenie of Geffrey Chaucer" engraved by John Speed. Letterpress title with woodcut borders. Additionally "The Canterbury tales" "The romaunt of the rose" and "The story of Thebes" have engraved divisional titles; the foliation and register are continuous. Lacking leaves b1 ppiii and iiii and the final 6 leaves 4b iii-vii. Contemporary marginalia throughout in a near contemporary hand. "In this impression you shall find these additions. 1. His portraiture and progenie shewed. 2. His life collected. 3. Arguments to euery booke gathered. 4. Old and obscure words explaned. 5. Authors by him cited declared. 6. Difficulties opened. 7. Two bookes of his neuer before printed." Refs: STC 5078. Pforzheimer 177. Luborsky & Ingram. A Guide to English Illustrated Books 1536-1603 5078. <br> Provenance: Lord Wardington's copy. Signatures of W. Featherstonhaugh possibly George William Featherstonhaugh and Sir John William Pease 1869-1950 First Baron Wardington Armorial bookplate and signature Newcastle. Most recently by descent of Lord Wardington; sold in Sotheby's London July 13th 2006 sale lot 62. <br> Cataloguer's note: The first of Thomas Speght edition of Chaucer's works one of three editions printed in 1598 the others by Adam Islip. This edition contains the first "life of Chaucer" to appear in English. The two additional works printed are: "The Floure and the Leafe" and "Chaucer's Dreame" these are spuriously attributed to Chaucer. London : printed by Adam Islip, at the charges of Bonham Norton hardcover
1561318052London: printed by John Kyngston for John White 1561. Stowe edition issue without illustrations in prelims. Large woodcut arms of Chaucer to title separate titles for Canterbury Tales and Romaunt of the Rose printed within elaborate historiated border woodcut of Knight at head of his tale woodcut initials head and tail pieces. 10 378 ff. Printed in two columns. 1 vols. Folio. Modern calf. Title page laid down with losses to blank top corners and inner margin second leaf silked with marginal losses affecting a few letter final leaf repaired with marginal losses not affecting text a handful of additional repairs and tears throughout some dust-soiling and intermittent browning. Stowe edition issue without illustrations in prelims. Large woodcut arms of Chaucer to title separate titles for Canterbury Tales and Romaunt of the Rose printed within elaborate historiated border woodcut of Knight at head of his tale woodcut initials head and tail pieces. 10 378 ff. Printed in two columns. 1 vols. Folio. 1561 Stowe edition. The fifth printed edition of Chaucer overall. The editing is mostly William Thynne's from his edition of 1532 with several additions made by John Stowe of pieces he attributed to Chaucer now proved spurious. Stowe's edition was however that most likely used by the Elizabethans including Shakespeare in creating his Troilus and Cressida. STC 2nd ed 5076; Langland to Wither 42 printed by John Kyngston for John White unknown books
198576561Hertfordshire: Omega Books Limited 1985. Hardcover Fine in Very Good price-clipped dust jacket. Edward Burne-Jones. Hertfordshire: Omega Books Limited: 1985. Hardcover Fine in Very Good price-clipped dust jacket 558 pp.<br/> Cover artwork by: Edward Burne-Jones A clean straight and tight copy in price-clipped dust jacket with modest edgewear. This book is quite heavyu and may require additional postage. Omega Books Limited hardcover
1850070822.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1989R300327216Cambridge University Press. 1989. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement pliée, Dos satisfaisant, Papier jauni. 139 pages - une photo en noir et blanc en frontispice. Texte en anglais. Ouvrage de travail, nombreuses annotations.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 138pp. Chaucer's Wife of Bath's Tale plus a fifteen page Glossary of his words.
1020953845.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Z1-B-023-02271Palgrave Macmillan. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Palgrave Macmillan unknown
034096572X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1995Q-0312111282Bedford/St. Martin's 1995-12-15. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Bedford/St. Martin's paperback
0521635306.GaudioCD. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
131661560X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1998Q-052159507XCambridge University Press 1998-07-30. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Cambridge University Press paperback
1995Q-0146001168Penguin Books 1995-09-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Books paperback