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3 Volumes. Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales

Creator: Geoffrey Chaucer
Offered by: Imperial Fine Books

Description
3 Volumes. Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and marbled boards, the spines display raised bands, floral panel details, bordering, and label lettering, all gilt-tooled. All of the edges are gilded. Includes an essay on his language and versification, and an introductory discourse, together with notes and a glossary by Thomas Tyrwhitt, as well as a memoir and critical dissertation by George Gilfillan. Published by James Nichol, James Nisbet & Co., and W. Robertson in Edinburgh, London, and Dublin respectively, 1860.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Leather.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1860
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	643202

Dimensions

W.	1.25 in;	H.	8.75 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	3.18 cm;	H.	22.23 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

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