Canterbury Tales - Complete 2 Volume Set (The Great Books)
Hardcover, Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1978. Near Fine. Complete 2 volume set. Illustrated by Edward Coley Burne-Jones with borders by William Morris. This two volume set includes the full text of Chaucer's original Middle English as well as a modern English version adapted by J. U. Nicolson. Chaucer's middle English is on the left hand side pages while the modern English version is helpfully on the facing right hand side pages. Part of Franklin Library's Great Books series. Franklin's Notes from the Editors included. Minor flaws to side page edge gilt of volume 1. Many sellers would call this set fine, I have it as NF+. Bound in full genuine dark green leather with real gold trim, gilded page edges, a sewn-in satin bookmark and moire endpapers. Two volume set of hardbacks - no international shipping. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. [Item #82725]
Price: $150.00