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Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. A Facsimile of the William Morris Kelmscott Chaucer with an essay by William S. Peterson. Folio Society, 2002.

Price: US$1222.16 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Hardback, full Nigerian goatskin, with elaborate gilt decoration. 41 x 29cm. ii, 554pp. Number 131 of an edition 1000 copies printed for The Folio Society by Cambridge University Press. Some denting to the corners of the box, thankfully the book remains undamaged. The finest facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer. A very heavy volume, substantial additional postage charges likely for delivery outside the UK.

Seller: Besleys Books PBFA, Diss, United Kingdom

Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer [Kelmscott Chaucer]. Folio Society 2002, London, 2002.

Price: US$1495.19 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Facsimile edition. Copy No. 796 of an edition of 1000 copies. ii, 554 pp. Bound in cream Nigerian goatskin to a decorative gilt binding design from a copy bound by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson at the Doves Bindery in 1900. In a cloth clamshell box with leather title label to spine. Includes an essay by William S. Peterson reprinted to accompany the edition. A handsome copy of arguably one of the most beautiful books produced in England. The book is in fine condition, but sadly the solander box has a mark where some wax has sat on the blue paper. This does not effect the book at all. Limited Edition

Seller: Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA, London, United Kingdom

Chaucer, Geoffrey / Edward Burne-Jones illustrator. THE WORKS OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER - The Kelmscott Chaucer, Folio Society Limited Numbered Edition. The Folio Society, 2002.

Price: US$1500.00 + shipping

Condition: As New

Description: 2002 Folio Society - Oversized Folio in clamshell case. Number 86 of a limited edition of 1010 copies. Bound in full Nigerian goatskin with extensive gilt decorations, raised bands, and top edge gilt, housed in a blue cloth solander box with a booklet "The Kelmscott Chaucer". Everything in excellent unused condition.

Seller: Broad Street Books, Branchville, NJ, U.S.A.

Chaucer, Geoffrey; William Morris; Edward Burne-Jones. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (The Kelmscott Chaucer). The Folio Society, London, 2002.

Price: US$1500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: 42.5 x 30 cm. Folio. 554pp. Bound into full white Nigerian goatskin leather, gilt lettering and design. 6 raised bands to spine, ribbons. TEG. Facsimile of the 1896 Kelmscott Press edition, designed by William Morris, limited to 1010 copies of which this is copy 831. Printed on handmade laid endpapers from the Fabriano Mills, Italy. Housed in blue clamshell box. Includes the staplebound pamphlet, a 15 page essay titled "The Kelmscott Chaucer" by William S. Peterson. Beautiful edition and condition. Heavy book, international shipping will require substantial additional shipping charges.

Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.

Geoffrey Chaucer. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (Limited & Numbered Edition). The Folio Society, 2002.

Price: US$1700.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Folio Society's facsimile of William Morris's work, The Kelmscott Chaucer. Edited by F.S. Ellis. 1,010 copies were printed, of which 1,000 were for sale. This is copy number 91. Accompanied by William S. Peterson's essay, 'The Kelmscott Chaucer', which is bound in blue-green paper wrappers and inserted in a pocket inside the solander box which holds the facsimile. Letter and leaflet from publisher as well as a separately printed sample page from the text laid in box. Bound in full cream goatskin leather with a hubbed spine. Binding blocked in gold with a design by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson that has been carefully redrawn by David Eccles. Gilt top edge and deckled page edges. Handmade blue endpapers printed with a watermark. Wood-engraved illustrations, borders, and initials after designs by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. Text printed in two colors on specially commissioned cream laid paper. Two ribbon markers. 568 pp. Presented in a dark blue solander box with a cream leather spine label bearing the title. Due to the size and/or weight of this book, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.

Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.

Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (Kelmscott). The Folio Society, London, 2002.

Price: US$1800.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: A Fine copy in full decorated Nubian gooatskin leather of this fasimile edition of the Kelmscott Chaucer, in a Very Good slipcase showing rubbing to the blue cloth. Number 841 of 1000 copies printed. The booklet essay "The Kelmscott Chaucer" by William S. Peterson, and the publication announcement and order confirmation material are laid in.

Seller: Row By Row Bookshop, Sugar Grove, NC, U.S.A.

CHAUCER Geoffrey. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. [Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer.]. [llustrated by Edward Burne-Jones. Essay by William S. Peterson.] EDITION LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES. Folio Society, [2002], 2002.

Price: US$2145.28 + shipping

Description: 2 vols, large folio and 8vo., First Edition thus, on laid paper, Main volume with text in red and black, fine illustrations and borders throughout; full ivory morocco BY SMITH SETTLE richly tooled and lettered in gilt, back with raised bands, second compartment lettered in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt top, blue laid endpapers, ribbon markers; Essay volume in printed wrappers sewed as issued, the whole housed in publisher's dark blue board clamshell case, the case minutely bruised at yapped corners else a fine copy. EDITION LIMITED TO 1010 COPIES (1000 FOR SALE); THIS COPY NO 742. Superb facsimile of the Arts & Crafts classic; one of the most beautiful books produced in England. Peterson's essay is reprinted from 'The Kelmscott Press' (1991).

Seller: Island Books, Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Geoffrey Chaucer. Works Of Geoffrey Chaucer - Facsimile of Kelmscott Press Edition. Folio Society, 2002.

Price: US$2175.50 + shipping

Condition: As New

Description: This book in like new and unread condition, clamshell case got very light marks/ scuffes. This facsimile edition was limited to 1,010 copies of which 1,000 were produced for sale. This elephant folio is a faithful reproduction of William Morris' Kelmscott Chaucer with the famous eighty-seven wood-engraved illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones. The paper has been specially made in Cumbria and the binding design has been redrawn by David Eccles. Text in red and black throughout, with numerous fine illustrations and borders in the text; Bound in cream Nigerian goatskin to a decorative gilt binding design from a copy bound by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson at the Doves Bindery in 1900, elaborately blocked with a design by William Morris. Gilded top edge, ribbon silk marker. Handmade laid endpapers from the Fabriani Mill, Italy. Measured by 12" x 17". Presented in a cloth clamshell box with leather title label to spine. SHIPPING CHARGES: Domestic USA shipping is as quoted (almost free); International shipping requires extra (anywhere from $200-$250)

Seller: Fine Binding Books, Barker, TX, U.S.A.

Chaucer, Geoffrey and Edward Burne-Jones (illustr. THE WORKS OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER (The Kelmscott Chaucer, Folio Society facsimile].. The Folio Society: London, 2002.

Price: US$2300.00 + shipping

Description: Illustr, 17 x 12, full gilt decorated Nigerian goatskin; teg, 553 pp, hinges a little loose, small scuff near top of spine else a wonderful, clean, fresh, beautiful facsimile of Geoffrey Chaucer's Works published in Hammersmith at the Kelmscott Press by William Morris in 1896. Housed in a pristine blue cloth clamshell (or solander) box, with a booklet "The Kelmscott Chaucer" by William S. Peterson. All around sumptuous production. LIMITED TO 1010 NUMBERED COPIES (this copy #832).

Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.

Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (Kelmscott). The Folio Society, London, 2002.

Price: US$2500.00 + shipping

Description: Number 846 of a limited edition of 1010 copies. A facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer of 1900, printed for The Folio Society by Cambridge University Press. Size: 11.5"x17", bound in full Nigerian goatskin with extensive gilt decorations, raised bands, and top edge gilt, housed in a blue cloth clamshell box with a booklet "The Kelmscott Chaucer" by William S. Peterson stored in an interior pocket. Two tiny little pale stains to the goatskin on the spine near the front joint, one corner just barely rubbed, else this copy is in fine condition in a fine box with the booklet laid in. Photographs upon request.

Seller: J. HOOD, BOOKSELLERS, ABAA/ILAB, Baldwin City, KS, U.S.A.

CHAUCER, Geoffrey.. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. A Facsimile of the William Morris Kelmscott Chaucer with an essay by William S. Peterson.. LondonThe Folio Society and Cambridge University Press ., 2002.

Price: US$2600.34 + shipping

Description: FIRST EDITION THUS, LIMITED EDITION (644 /1000 copies for sale). Large Folio. (41 x 29cm). pp. ii + 554. Full Nigerian goatskin, elaborate gilt decoration to upper cover, spine with raised bands and decorative gilt compartments, gilt lettered title, handmade laid endpapers, top edge gilt. Presented in blue cloth clamshell box with leather title label on spine. Complete with pamphlet containing essay by William S. Peterson. Wood engravings from the Kelmscott edition throughout, including 87 by Edward Burne-Jones. Excellent condition.

Seller: Robert Frew Ltd. ABA ILAB, London, United Kingdom