William Morris / Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Facsimile of the Kelmscott Limited ed

Description: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer: A Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer with Ephemera Author: Chaucer, Geoffrey; Morris, William; Burne-Jones, Edward (Illust.); Peterson, William S. Title: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer: A Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer with Ephemera Publication: London: The Folio Society, 2002 Edition: Limited Edition Description: Hardcover. A magnificent facsimile edition of the greatest book in the history of the English private press, "the most beautiful of all printed books" (as hailed by W. B. Yeats), and William Morris's masterpiece, this 2002 Folio Society facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer was limited to 1000 numbered copies offered exclusively to selected members of The Folio Society, of which this is number 694. Here, you'll find the glorious example of book binding and the decorative arts William Morris championed, with his medieval style 'Chaucer' fount, a type specially designed by Morris for his book, lavish ornamental borders, decorative capitals and frames he created, combined with the stunning woodcut illustrations of Edward Burne-Jones, presented once more over a hundred years later, now bound in full Nigerian goatskin at Smith Settle at Otley, Yorkshire, elaborately gilt decorated in a design redrawn by David Eccles from a copy of the Kelmscott Chaucer bound by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson at the Doves Bindery in 1900, printed in two colors by Cambridge University Press on Oxenford twin-wire laid paper specially made to match the surface, bulk, and shade of the original at James Cropper, a small mill in the Lake District, with handmade laid endpapers from the Fabriano Mill, Italy, accompanied by an essay by William S. Peterson on the Kelmscott Chaucer, and housed in a custom clamshell box. "Even in the 21st century, the spirit of the Arts and Crafts Movement lives on..." — Joe Whitlock Blundell, Production Director Edition limited to 1000 (plus 10 hors commerce), of which this is 694. 17 1/8" X 11 7/8". 554pp. Bound in full Nigerian goatskin, gilt decorated in a design redrawn by David Eccles from a copy of the Kelmscott Chaucer bound by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson at the Doves Bindery in 1900, printed in two colors by Cambridge University Press on Oxenford twin-wire laid paper from the James Cropper Mill. Darker brown to edge of spine, possibly from natural variations in goatskin. Accompanied by William S. Peterson's 15-page essay on the Kelmscott Chaucer, as issued. Housed in a blue buckram clamshell box, lettered in gilt to a goatskin title label at spine. Hard bumping to edges and extremities and scuffing to sides of clamshell box, which has done its duty in protecting its book, else fine. Ephemera related to the publication and promotion of this Folio Society facsimile edition of the Kelmscott Chaucer laid in: publication announcement, letter to subscribers from Production Director Joe Whitlock Blundell, priority application form, and a sample page representing the exact size and quality of the finished book. Very good +. Seller ID: 15455 Subject: Catalogue Two, Fine Press, Illustrated Books, Limited Editions, Literature You are buying from Underground Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials. We are a proud member of the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. If you are ever in the West Georgia area, please visit us in Carrollton at Underground Books or in Serenbe at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. SHIPPING Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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