Workes Ancient Learned English Poet by Chaucer Geoffrey (12 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, considered one of the greatest poets of the English language and the father of English literature. As a pioneer of the English language as a literary medium, Chaucer's influence on the development of the language is immeasurable. The book discusses how Chaucer's writings, such as The Canterbury Tales, revolutionized storytelling and how his work is an essential touchstone for understanding the social, cultural, and linguistic landscape of 14th century England. The author delves into Chaucer's mastery of satire, his vivid characterizations, and the enduring impact of his work on subsequent generations of writers. This study is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to understand the significance of Geoffrey Chaucer in English literature and history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Folio. Collates pi6, A6, b-c6, B-Z6, Aa-Zz6, Aaa-Nnn6, Ooo4, Ppp-Ttt6, Uuu8. Second Speght edition, the first to contain the glossary. The Portrait after Hoccleve by John Speede is bound to face bi. Its fore edge is extended, so possibly from another copy. The title within a woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 232). bii verso has a woodcut blazon of Chaucer arms. Civ Full page arms. Bi woodcut of the knight on horseback at the head of the Knights Tale. Historiated and decorated multiline capitals throughout. The text is set in black letter, in double columns. The editorial and commentary are set in roman type. Altogether a clean, handsome copy of an important edition. Early calf binding, the boards are panelled with a triple line roll. Pleasantly rebacked some time ago with an old label and replacement endpapers. "This edition was considerably revised mainly with the help of Francis Thynne. It is the earliest in which thorough punctuation was attempted, and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speight's first edition." (Pforzheimer). Pforzheimer 178. STC 5080.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued. Bound in pebbled dark brown calf, the back with five raised bands with ornate gilt decorations, a geometric gilt ruled design to the covers, marbled end papers and edges. Armorial bookplate of J. A. Knowles Renshaw front paste down. Dr. John Alfred Knowles Renshaw (1871-1926) was a noted British physician and book collector. Very Good, the leather rubbed at spine ends, corners, edges and raised bands, final two leafs and errata page repaired at bottom corner not affecting text, undecipherable writing at head of illustrated title page, lacking copperplate portrait of Chaucer surrounded by arms of his Progenie. Internally quite clean, with a few scattered spots of browning in early pages, and small hole to leaf 7 at end. [23], 179, 178-350, 353-376, [13] leaves. Title surrounded by woodcut border. Lacking initial blank [a]1, as always. Woodcuts of Chaucer's arms and of the knight, woodcut initials. Overall a quite pleasing and handsome copy of the Second Speght edition (Seventh collected edition overall) of Chaucer's magnificent and influential works, including The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, The Legend of Good Women, The House of Fame, The Testament of Love, assorted ballads, and many others. STC 5080 2nd edition Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good (-); Second Edition in original leather with gilt along spine. Folio. pp. xxvi, title with armorial + xvi, 376 + 14 page glossary. Title surrounded by woodcut border. Missing errata leaf 3U8. This edition is "the earliest in which thorough punctuation was attempted, and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition [of 1598]. Cover split from book and hanging by a single thread; ffep and title page detached; last page missing bottom right hand corner; cover shows chipping to all edges. Book contains all pages in very good condition - if rebound, would make an excellent edition!

Condition: Near Fine. Second Speght edition. Second appearance of the Thomas Speght edition of Chaucer, and the seventh edition of Chaucer's works overall. Folio (pages 327 x 212 mm) collating: [23], 376, [14] ff. Lacking the first blank A1 and the progenie of Chaucer plate. Textually complete, including the final errata leaf. Bound by Seton & Mackenzie of Edinburgh in nineteenth century half vellum over marbled boards with elaborate gilt spine. Dampstain to corner of upper board. Edges stained red. Tear through most of leaf C3, touching text but not affecting legibility. A handsome, Near Fine copy, remarkably fresh and clean throughout. "This edition was considerably revised mainly with the aid of Francis Thynne. It is the earliest in which thorough punctuation was attempted, and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition" of 1598 (Pforzheimer). A sumptuous collection of literature from one of England's greatest early masters. Geoffrey Chaucer is credited with setting the style of Middle English literature. He is often considered England's first "poet laureate" after he received a reward from Richard II for one of his poems. Although Chaucer is famous chiefly for his medieval-era masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, his works are also thought to have helped popularize English as a literary language. While famous in their own right, Chaucer's works have also influenced just about every major luminary of English literature to come after him. Grolier 43. ESTC S107210. Pforzheimer 177. Near Fine.

Condition: Very Good. Title surrounded by elaborate woodcut border, copperplate portrait of Chaucer surrounded by arms of his Progenie, woodcut arms under 2nd Title & heading Knight's tale at Fol.I, woodcut initials throughout. Portrait signed "IS" (John Speed (1552?-1629). Folio 320x210mm early 19th century calf, edge panels & inner fleurons gilt, marbled end-papers (re-backed with original label & 3 gilt spine compartments laid on, tips worn, leather rubbed & marked), All Edges Gilt. Collated complete except for initial blank: [23 of 24]leaves, Chaucer portrait surrounded by arms of his progenie (supplied from another copy), 376 +[14] leaves (explanatory indexes, final errata leaf 3U8). Black Letter English text throughout. Coat of arms bookplate Edward Micholls Henriques [1837-1901], first 4 leaves slightly foxed at edges, else beautifully clean and crisp with good margins throughout. *Second Speght edition, much revised from his 1598 first, with help from Francis Thynne (1645?-1608), "the earliest in which thorough punctuation was attempted, and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition. Of two hitherto unprinted pieces added to this edition, the 'Treatise called Jack Upland' is non-Chaucerian but the ABC is considered genuine" (Pforzheimer 178; also referenced by STC 5080 2nd edition, ESTC S107210). 1 volume. Hardcover.

Condition: Very good. Second Edition. Folio, 13 x 8 3/4 inches (328 x 223 mm); pp. xxvi (dedications and Chaucer's Life), title with armorial + xvi (Dedication to Henry VIII and Prologues) + ff. 376 + [14] glossary ('The hard words of Chaucer, explaned', + Latin + French + Authors cited + Errata sheet). Double column, black letter, title within woodcut architectural border, divisional title with woodcut coat-of-arms, woodcut head- & tail-pieces and initials, errata, wanting portrait of Chaucer and his family tree, title with contemporary pen trials recto and verso, those recto all marginal, a few contemporary ink inscriptions elsewhere, one the name "Elizabeth Browne" to foot of errata f., a very little scattered spotting, some soiling and browning to fore edges, a few ff. with short closed tears, hinges strengthened, contemporary calf, recased. Front pastedown with the engraved armorial bookplate G. W. Wentworth. TITLE PAGE The I Workes Of Ovr | Ancient and learned Englifh | Poet, Geffrey Chavcer, | newly Printed. | To that which was done in the former Impreffion, | thus much is now added. | i In the life of Chaucer many things inferted. | 2 The whole worke by old Copies reformed. | 3 Sentences and Prouerbes noted. | 4 The Signification of the old and obfcure | words prooued : also Caracters fhewing | from what Tongue or Dialect they be de- | riued. | 5 The Latine and French, not Englished by | Chaucer, tranflated. | 6 The Treatife called lacke Vpland, againfl Fri- | ers:and Chaucers A. B.C. called La Priere de noflre Dame, at this Imprefsion added. | London, | Printed by Adam Iflip. | An. Dom. 1602 [STC. (2nd ed) 5080; Pforzheimer 178; Griller, Longhand to Wither, 44; ESTC S107210]. This second Speght edition (the first was 1598, Griller, 43) was considerably revised mainly with the aid of Francis Thynne (son of William who had edited Chaucer's collected works in 1532). It includes Lydgate's "The Storie of Thebes" which were erroneously attributed to Chaucer. According to Pforzheimer "It is the earliest in which a thorough punctuation was attempted, and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition." The inclusion of an extensive glossary proves that even by 1600 the language of Chaucer was becoming difficult even for erudite readers. This tome is in an OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION, A BEAUTIFUL and IMPORTANT BOOK FROM THE LATE ELIZABETHAN ERA. Provenance: G.W. Wentworth (bookplate): Godfrey Wentworth Wentworth (1773-1834) came from a noble family, was educated at Cambridge and became a wealthy landowner. He held many political positions, including a seat in the House of Commons 1806-1808. He made his home at Wooley Hall near Leeds.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1602 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 838 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 838 Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400,Speght, Thomas, active 1600, editor,Speed, John, 1552?-1629, engraver,Thynne, Francis, 1545?-1608, editor,Islip, Adam, -1639, printer,Lydgate, John, 1370?-1451? Siege of Thebes.