1561, Early Chaucer
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Description
Chaucer, Geoffrey. [THE WORKES.] [London: by John Kyngston for John Wight, 1561.] 12.75" x 8.5". Lacks 6 preliminary leaves (including title) and final leaf (supplied both in 18th c. manuscript and in facsimile.) Modern full calf. ***************** AN EARLY EDITION of Chaucer's works. With woodcut to the beginning of the Knight's Tale, woodcut borders to divisional title of the Romaunt of the Rose, and numerous woodcut initials. Provenance: Leaf 352v with early ownership signature dated 1592, by John Sy------, trimmed (see photos); final leaf supplied in manuscript signed Thomas Cox.
Condition
Preliminary leaves still present in this copy are chipped with loss and repaired. Contents with some soiling and various stains in places throughout (mostly minor but including some water-staining), a few marginal chips, an imperfect copy of a very rare book, tissue repair to first numbered leaf, offered as-is with all faults.
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1561, Early Chaucer
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