The Canterbury Tales

Lovely edition from the Medici Society Ltd of London of Chaucer's complete tales, illustrated after drawings with 23 full-page, full-color prints & a Frontispiece by W. Russell Flint. In 637 pages, some uncut in rear. Orig. published by Riccardi Press in 3 vols in 1913, this is the Second Impression (1929) in this "Popular Edition" of a single volume issued in 1928 in this small crown quarto. Hardcover with deep red embossed cloth-over-boards & brilliant gilt lettering to spine that show no fading or rubbing. Condition is Near Fine--best we've ever seen! Extremely clean, with a few random smudges. Pages modestly tanned, a bit heavier around edges, but no foxing. Binding straight & tight, hinges intact.Former owner's name in pen & "Oxford 1933" inside front cover, along with an old sticker from Blackwell's of Oxford; no other writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib or BCE. No DJ, as issued (never came with one). A handsome copy in exquisite condition! Please see our photos they show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large & heavy for expedited domestic or any international shipping.

Product Info

Publisher: The Medici Society Ltd

Year: 1929

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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Country: United States