Alfred Editor Pollard (43 results)

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Hardback. Condition: G+. No Jacket. None Stated. 772 pp, the book and contents are clean and tight, the top of page edges is gilded, front inside hionge is partially cracked, but tight, the covers are tight and have some light scuffing and soil. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hard Bound. Condition: Good. Third Edition (Revised). Good in green cloth-coverd boards showing rubbing, small surface tear to foot of spine, bumping and wear to extremiites, somewhat loose front hinge (inside), and fading to edges. Pollard also writes an introduction and glossary.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1898. Hard cover. Book Condition : Very good. Clean unmarked text with one small notation. Paste down inside cover. Previous owners signature dated 1901. Mild bumping spine, corners turned. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #GR022441.

Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket. 12mo. Fifth edition. In VG- condition; front endpaper cut from book. There is a black circular stain on rear board, and edges of boards are rubbed. Corners are bumped. Top edge of spine has a 1/2" tear to cloth, and is worn. Pages browning slightly. Frontispiece is a facsimile of a piece by P. Pigouchet done in 1502. 250 pp. Including index.

Red Cloth. Condition: VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE). No Jacket. Black and White Illustrations (illustrator). This is a Reprint. Email for further details. 120pp Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾". Not Signed or Inscribed.

Cloth. Condition: G. No Jacket. Assumed First Edition. 250 pp + 2 p ads, the book and contents are solid and tight, the pages are clean and lightly browned, the front endpapers have 2 owner names written on them, one is 1891 and the other is 1947, the covers are tight and have some light soil, heavier in a few spots, and light wear, this is a very usable book.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 74 age prologue to the prologue + notes (120 pp). Engravings of numerous of the pilgrims. A useful resource. ; 4.5 x 7".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Engravings & Line Drawings. (illustrator). Reprinted. No dust jacket, red cloth cover is lightly soiled, name on front paste-down, minor yellow highlighting on pages 34 & 58, otherwise without flaw. First Edition March 1903. Contents: General Introduction; The Prologue; Notes; Appendix: Fiction and Fact in Chaucer's Narrative; Glossary.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Olive green cloth binding with gold colored print on spine. Double lined black border on front and rear cover. Cover edges bevelled. Rubwear at very tips and spine ends with some material loss at tips. Edges are rough-cut. Green and white floral wallpaper pattern endpapers. The head edges on a few pages are uncut Previous owner's name on pre-title page. A few penciled notes and some words underlined in text. Otherwise sound and unmarked. 250 pages plus an additional 72 pages listing addition works by Clarendon Press.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. White paper-wrtapped binding withr ed and black print on spine. Reg print with gold hesd in centered circlet on front cover. Gilt head edge. Rough-cut foredge and bottom. White binding is absolutely soiled & stained. Text b lock is sound .A previous owner name on pre tit;e page. Front and rear endpapers arecovered with neat small writing from a previous owner. You need magnification to read portions.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Previous owner's neat name to front end paper. No other marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, clear gilt lettering to spine, slight rubbing to spine ends and no bumping to corners. 772pp. Chaucer's tales and his poetry, in one volume. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 7.5 x 5.25 inches.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A clean copy with minimal wear.

Original sewn limp cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; Thirteenth Impression. Plasticised ex library copy. Library stamps and labels on front free endpaper & top & bottom edge. Some pencil & pen markings within text block. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn. ; Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343â"1400) Geoffrey Chaucer, often referred to as the "Father of English literature," was an English poet, philosopher, and civil servant who lived during the late 14th century. He is best known for his landmark work, The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The tales, written in Middle English, reveal Chaucer's deep understanding of human nature and his sharp sense of humor, offering social commentary on a wide range of medieval life. Chaucer was born in London around 1343 into a middle-class family. His father was a wine merchant, and Chaucer's early life may have been shaped by exposure to the London trade and commerce. He entered the service of the English court as a page, later becoming a diplomat, and worked for several kings, including Edward III and Richard II. These roles gave him firsthand experience with the politics and culture of medieval England, which would later influence his writing. In addition to his literary work, Chaucer was involved in various administrative and diplomatic tasks. He traveled to Italy, which introduced him to the works of Italian poets like Dante Alighieri and Petrarch, whose influence is evident in his writings. Chaucerâs works reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural environment of 14th-century England and were instrumental in legitimizing the use of the English vernacular in literature, paving the way for future writers. Chaucer died in 1400 and was buried in Westminster Abbey, where a monument was later erected in his honor. His legacy as a writer continues to endure, with The Canterbury Tales remaining one of the most important works in English literature. Alfred W. Pollard (1859â"1944) Alfred W. Pollard was an English bibliographer, literary scholar, and editor, best known for his work in the field of early English printing and for his contributions to the study of Shakespeare. Born in 1859, Pollard became a central figure in the development of bibliographic studies, particularly focusing on the history of English literature and its early printed texts. Pollard was educated at University College London and later pursued a career in both academic and public library settings. He was closely involved in the bibliographical study of early printed books, especially in the context of Elizabethan drama and the works of William Shakespeare. His deep interest in the history of printing led to his key role in identifying and cataloging early English printed books, making valuable contributions to the understanding of the production and distribution of literature in the 16th and 17th centuries. Pollard was also a prominent editor and wrote extensively on topics related to English literary history, including Shakespeare's Folios and the development of English typography. His scholarship was critical in advancing the field of bibliophily, the study and collection of books as cultural artifacts. Pollard's works included influential books like Shakespeare's Fight with the Pirate and the Ape (1917) and The Shakespeare Folio of 1623 (1909). Pollard died in 1944, but his legacy lives on in the world of bibliographical scholarship. He is remembered as one of the pioneering figures who shaped the academic study of early English literature and early printed books. His works continue to be a valuable resource for scholars in literary and bibliographic fields. ; 17 x 11.8 x 0.6 cms; 96 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. The boards are marked and worn. Some annotating and damp marking. The ffep is missing. The binding is a little shaken. Poor. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First American edition. 12mo. original full parchment, top edges gilt, other edges uncut. xxviii, 208 pages. Covers foxed and stained, somewhat bowed, spine worn. Gift inscription in ink. Greek texts facing translations by Shelley, Wilde, Housman, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barret Browning, Swinburne, Peacock, and others.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Printing. The Globe edition of Chaucer bound in a 'School Prize Binding". Full green leather with gilt spine titling, decoration, and school insignia to upper cover, edges and endpapers marbled, 8vo, 772pp. (light fading, wear and dulling to spine strip, sm. nick to upper tip, bookplate to inside cover). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.

8vo, 418pp. A very good hardback copy in gold blocked, brown cloth boards. . From the collection of Professor Dobson, with his name on front end paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Revised. Hardcover 2 volume set (The Muses' Library, George Routledge & Sons) in dark blue boards, no dust-jackets. Vol. 1: spine with most of gilt title and lettering rubbed off, slight edge-wear, tight and unmarked. Vol. 2: minor wear to spine top and bottom. No date, certainly early 1900s. Introduction by Algernon Swinburne. A solid set, not ex-library, ships from US.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 776pp. Some notes in pencil on end paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 772 pages. Dust jacket has rubbing and small closed tears to edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Literature; Literature & Literacy; Inventory No: 272485.

Hardcover. Condition: Good++. No Jacket. 772pp + 3pp of publisher's catalogue + lvi prelims. Edited by Alfred W. Pollard and others. Green cloth in very good condition with gilt lettering. Brown shadow on ffep and rfep. Light browning to fore edge. This is NOT an ex-Library copy.

Macmillan's Library of English Classics edn. Tall 8vo (9 x 6 ins). Original blind-ruled gilt lettered blue cloth (bright VG). Pp. xi + 497 + publisher's catalogue (previous owner's bookplate on front paste-down; no inscriptions).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. Condition: fair No Dust Jacket. Second Printing Used. The Globe edition of Chaucer 8vo, 772pp. (light fading, wear and dulling to spine strip, sm. nick to upper tip, bookplate to inside cover). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Early edition copy. No dust jacket. Minor edge wear to green cloth boards with bevelled edges. Spine a little darkened with a small loss at the top of the spine. Ex-library copy with the usual stamps/stickers. A tan to the page edges. Contents clear and firm throughout. A lovely copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: New. Bibliography and Reference Series #209. Book is in new condition. Lacks a dust jacket. This is Volume 209 in Burt Franklin's Bibliography and Reference Series. This title was originally published in 1902.

Hardcover. Condition: Good ++. No Jacket. Volume I The Prologue; The Knightes Tale; The Man of Lawes Tale; The Prioresses Tale; and the Clerkes Tale. Volume 2 Tale of Sir Thopas; The Monkes Tale; The Nonne Prestes Tale; The Pardoners Tale; The Squires Tale; The Frankeleyns Tale; The Seconde Nonnes Tale; The Chanons Yomans Tale; The Persones Prologe. Volume I xxvi + 245pp; Volume II xxii + 254pp. Blue cloth boards, gillt titles to spine. The Dryden Series.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. RACKHAM Arthur 1867-1939 (illustrator). Limited Edition. The Deluxe edition, & one of 500 copies signed by the illustrator, Arthur Rackham, in full vellum, a little marked & rubbed at edges, corners bumped, gilt titles & tooling. Spine, faded, gilt titles & tooling, edges bumped. Internally, half title, publishers details to verso, Rackham signed limitation, coloured frontispiece with guard, title, [6], (v-xxiv), 509 pp, 16 mounted coloured illustrations by Rackham, each with a captioned tissue guards, 7 full page B&W illustrations by Rackham and 66 B&W illustrations within text, bookplate to fpd (Amy Beatrice Huntington), ownership inscription to front free endpaper, a few tiny marks to title, tissue-guard to first plate with few very small nicks to fore-edge, some light offsetting & some light browning to endpapers, t.e.g., others uncut, many partly unopened. (281*226 mm) (Riall p130/1. Latimore/Haskell p47/8). Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Early printing. A Very Good copy of the 1926 Second Printing of this Rackham illustrated classic. Original blue pictorial cloth stamped in gilt and black (slight darkening and wear; no jacket).