The Works Now Newly Imprinted (The Kelmscott Chaucer; facsimile of 1896 edition)

Chaucer, Geoffrey (designed and printed by William Morris; illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones; introduction by Nicolas Barker; binding by Douglas Cockerell)

Published by London: The Kelmscott Press (Oakland: Octavo) 1896; 1998, 1896

About this Item

Fine (as new). Digital facsimile (in electronic PDF format on 2 CD-ROM discs; not a printed book) of a magnificent copy of the finest printed work of William Morris's Kelmscott Press, the Kelmscott Chaucer, which features illustrations by the celebrated Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. This Octavo Edition--photographed from Burne-Jones's own copy, one of the first two produced, with a special pigskin binding designed by Morris and executed by Douglas Cockerell, from the collection of Bridwell Library--contains detailed digital images (may be magnified at up to 300% of original size) of every page of the original edition (photographed as if the actual book were open before the viewer) as well as a new introduction by Nicolas Barker, detailed bibliographical information, and reproductions of unique items preserved with this copy. Clean copy, not a remainder.

Seller Inventory # 8VCHWN03

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works Now Newly Imprinted (The Kelmscott Chaucer; facsimile of 1896 edition)
• Publisher: London: The Kelmscott Press (Oakland: Octavo) 1896; 1998
• Publication Date: 1896
• Binding: Other Binding
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued)
• Signed: Not Signed
• Seller catalogs:
  • Octavo Editions