London: Folio Society, 2010. First edition thus, a limited edition. hardbound. A fine copy of this massive production. Eric Gill. This copy, bound in full goatskin leather by G. Lachenmaier and blocked in 24-carat gold, with wood engravings by Eric Gill, is a facsimile edition of the Golden Cockrell edition published 1928-1931. A thick heavy 4to, this is copy 133/1980, a.e.g. with black satin ribbon marker. 768 pages housed in a black clamshell box.

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Bookseller: Ed Smith Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 14984
Title: THE CANTERBURY TALES. With Illustrations by Eric Gill
Author: Chaucer, Geoffrey
Illustrator: Eric Gill
Format/Binding: Hardbound
Book Condition: Used - A fine copy of this massive production
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition thus, a limited edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Folio Society
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2010
Keywords: facsimile edition, Folio Society, London, Leather bound Geoffrey Chaucer, Canterbury Tales

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Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.

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Clamshell Box: A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
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