Folio Illustrated

Folio Society Works Of Geoffrey Chaucer - Facsimile of the Kelmscott Press Edition

illustrated by William Morris

  • PUBLISHED BY Folio Society, London
  • This elephant folio is a faithful reproduction of William Morris' Kelmscott Chaucer with the famous eighty-seven wood-engraved illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones
  • A useful essay on the Kelmscott Chaucer at the back of the book by William S. Peterson
  • Text in red and black throughout, with numerous fine illustrations and borders in the text;
  • Bound in brown buckram, elaborately blocked with a design by William Morris
  • Paper specially commissioned from James Cropper, a small mill in the Lake District, England.
  • Gilded top edge, ribbon silk marker.
  • measured by 12" x 17”

CONDITION DESCRIPTION: This book is in like new and unread condition, clean inside pages, tight bindings, firm hardcover. The set will be a great addition to your family library

SHIPPING / HANDLING: Book(s) will be handled/packed very safely, and shipped via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation.