The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, Compared with the Former editions, and many valuable MSS. Out of which, Three Tales are added which were never before Printed.
Geoffrey Chaucer, John Urry
Published by Bernard Lintot, London, 1721
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Edition : First edition., recent ½ calf with marbled boards, spine with 7 compartmets of raised bands, red morocco lable on two, green morocco lable on three. All edges tinted red. Endpapers renewed., This is a rare large paper copy.First edition of what is disputed to be either the best or the worst of early modern Chaucer scholarship. This book marks the last in a 200 year tradition of printing folio editions of Chaucer, and the first in the tradition of printing Chaucer in roman type rather than in blackletter. Due to Urry?s access to manuscripts (unavailable for over a century), his systematic consultation with a network of aristocrats and educated gentry, and his detailed descriptions of manuscript sources, critics have generally kept him in the notes of many current editions., Size : Folio, Contains frontis portrait of John Urry and also portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, title page contains a vignette of Chaucer?s tomb, many engraved illustrations, elaborate head and tail pieces, and elaborate initials. , References : Bateson I 208; Graesse II 127; Maggs Bros Dec 1929 383, P. frontis, title, blank (2), portrait, (32), preface (13), contents (2), (3), 1-626, 1-81, eratta. A handsome tall copy in excellent condition, crisp and clean. Seller Inventory # B2027
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Title: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, Compared with...
Publisher: Bernard Lintot, London
Publication Date: 1721
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Compared with the Former Editions, and Many Valuable MSS. Out of which, Three Tales are Added which were Never Before Printed. .
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Bernard Lintot, London, 1721
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Seller: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, United Kingdom
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Brown hardback leather cover. Condition: Good. First Urry Edition. G : in good condition. Cover worn and heavily rubbed and scuffed. Hinges cracked and weak. Some foxing and marks, but content in overall good condition. 400mm x 260mm (16" x 10"). [xxx], [xviii], 626pp, 82pp. Heavy book extra shipping needed for overseas. . Together with a Glossary by a Student of the Same College. To the Whole is Prefixed the Author's Life, Bewly Written, and a Preface, Givuing an Account of this Edition. Seller Inventory # gff26b
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The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Compared with the Former Editions and Many Valuable MSS out of Which, Three Tales are added which were never before Printed
Published by
Bernard Lintot, London, 1721
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First Edition
Seller: Pazzo Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover (Full Leather). Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Contemporary ruled calf, rebacked but rebacking failed and the front board cleanly detached, rear board interior joint weak but attached and sound. Old armorial bookplate inside front cover. Scattered minor foxing and soiling, very clean overall. The first Urry edition of Chaucer and the first edition not printed in black letter in folio (15 1/2" x 10"). A compendious achievement with additional tales never before printed (though all are apocryphal). With two frontis portraits, Urry and Chaucer, and woodcut illustrations at the beginning of the of tales. 626pp plus an 81 page glossary and errata. A bit of worming to the margin in the glossary, Includes The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Creseide, Romaunt of the Rose, his translation of Alfred's translation of Boethius's Consolations of Philosophy, and others. Size: Folio. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Poetry; Inventory No: 046693. Seller Inventory # 046693
The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, Compared With The Former Editions, And Many Valuable MSS. Out Of Which, Three Tales Are Added Which Were Never Before Printed; By John Urry, Student of Christ-Church, Oxon. Deceased: Together With A Glossary By A Student .
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Bernard Lintot, London, 1721
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First Edition
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (Title Continues): "Of The Same College. To The Whole Is Prefixed The Author's Life, Newly Written, And A Preface, Giving An Account Of This Edition." In an Appealing and Complex Full Leather Binding: The fields of an earlier (apparent 18th century) dark brown calf leather set of boards have been laid and bound over a later (apparent early 19th century) tan calf leather binding, so that the overall appearance of the leather is two-toned. The Original letteringpiece from the earlier (dark brown calf) binding is retained to the spine. Additionally, a thin and deliberate margin of the tan calf binding rules the boards, and this frontier has been tooled and black stained all around with floral sprays, etc. All edges of the boards and spine are dentelle tooled/rolled and gilt. The spines in seven (7) compartments with raised bands. The letteringpiece reads "URRY'S CHAUCER" and the foot of th spine is dated 1721. The spines RICHLY GILT. Raised bands with a gilt spiral and feather motif applied. The compartments with symmetrical, central, outwardly radiating floral wreaths, all gilt. HINGES SOLID, LEATHER VERY SUPPLE. Copper-engraved frontis portrait of Urry by Pigné. Full-page portrait of Chaucer by Vertue. Title Page, Illustrated w/ vignette of Chaucer's Tomb. All the usual textal embellishments, including woodcut head and tailpieces, textual vignettes, and tale illustrations. 626 pages + all rear matter. COMPLETE, c. & p. The rest as usual, save that OUR COPY IS VERY GOOD++Bordering on Very Fine. One of 250 copies printed. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! Offered by Hirschfeld Galleries of Saint Louis--Rare Books--Since 1931. Photographs sent upon request. Seller Inventory # 1000147