Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer
CHAUCER, GEOFFREY
Publication Date: 1602
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CHAUCER, GEOFFREY. The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, Newly Printed. London: By Adam Islip, 1602. Folio (315 x 205 mm.). [23], 179, 178-350, 353-376, [13] leaves. Title surrounded by woodcut border. Lacking initial blank [a]1, as always, and errata leaf 3U8. Copperplate portrait of Chaucer surrounded by the arms of his progeny by John Speed. Woodcuts of Chaucer's arms and of the knight, woodcut initials. Black letter. Late nineteenth-century dark brown morocco, blind panel on covers, edges gilt. Small worm track in the margin of the first several gatherings, two very minor repaired tears, one blank corner torn away. A very clean, attractive copy. 1882 gift inscription on front endpaper. Edited by Thomas Speght, revised with the aid of Francis Thynne. According to Pforzheimer, 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]." Virtually every early copy of Chaucer that becomes available has been repaired, cleaned, rebound, &c., and the portrait is usually missing. This is quite a lovely copy, wanting only the errata leaf at the end. STC 5080; Pforzheimer 178; Grolier, Langland to Wither, 44. Seller Inventory # 13777
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Publication Date: 1602
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Edition: 1st Edition
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The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, Newly
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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. Seller Inventory # 9781528206631_0
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The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, Newly Printed: To That Which Was Done in the Former Impression, Thus Much Is Now Added; 1. In the Life of Chaucer Many Things Inserted; 2. The Whole Worke by Old Copies Reformed; 3. Sent
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The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, Newly Printed: To That Which Was Done in the Former Impression, Thus Much Is Now Added; 1. In the Life of Chaucer Many Things Inserted; 2. The Whole Worke by Old Copies Reformed; 3. Sent
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The workes of our ancient and learned English poet, Geffrey Chaucer . 1602 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. 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. Seller Inventory # LB990004143296
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The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer
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Adam Islip, 1602
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Seller: Massy Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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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! Seller Inventory # ABE-1690230634205
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The Workes of Our Ancient and learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, newly Printed.
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Seller: Sibilla Rare Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Folio (319 x 210 mm), pp. xxvi (dedications and Chaucer's Life), title with woodcut arms of Chaucer, xvi (Dedication to Henry VIII and Prologues), ff. 376 + [14] glossary ('The hard words of Chaucer, explaned', Latin, French, Authors cited, Errata sheet), edited by Thomas Speght and Francis Thynne, title in roman type within woodcut compartment (McKerrow & Ferguson 232), division title with woodcut arms, woodcut of Knight on B1, errata leaf 3U8 present (often lacking), black letter, double column, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces; engraved portrait by John Speed provided in facsimile on laid paper. Slight foxing and soiling to early leaves, preliminary leaves toned, title trimmed and mounted on a new leaf with correction to date in early ink, [a3] outer margin repaired, ink stains/streaks to Fol. 36 and 37, single-word edits in an early hand to a few early leaves, small closed tears professionally repaired to four leaves, small rust holes to a few leaves (2R3-4 and 3I3-4) affecting a few letters. 19th-century roan, covers gilt-ruled, spine gilt in 6 compartments, boards slightly scuffed but professionally polished and secured and binding very firm. Other than the minor issues noted above, this is an extremely clean, handsome copy of a seminal work of English literature and Elizabethan printing. This is the seventh overall printed edition of Chaucer's complete works. It is the second Thomas Speght edition (the first was in 1598), which was considerably revised and improved through the assistance of Francis Thynne, who was the son of William Thynne, who edited Chaucer's collected works in 1532. According to Pforzheimer: "It is the earliest [edition] in which a thorough punctuation was attempted, and in many other ways it is a distinct improvement upon Speght's first edition." The work also includes John Lydgate's 'The Storie of Thebes', which was earlier incorrectly attributed to Chaucer. Reference: STC 5080; Grolier Langland to Wither 36; Pforzheimer 178. Seller Inventory # ABE-1721154226761
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The Workes of our Ancient and learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, newly Printed.
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Printed by Adam Islip, London, 1602
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Seller: McNaughtan's Bookshop, ABA PBFA ILAB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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SECOND SPEGHT EDITION, folio, ff. [xxiii], 376, [14]. Bound without initial blank and the portrait plate (not unusually), but with the errata leaf. Early 20th-century half white vellum, marbled boards, spine infilled with wavy dashed gilt rules, green morocco label at head and matching date label at foot, edges red, marbled endpapers. Some light soiling, occasional marks and one or two rustholes, one leaf of prelims torn horizontally but without loss, small wormhole to upper corner of first three leaves. Binding a touch soiled, some small splashmarks to front board. Occasional marginal translations supplied in an early hand. The first Speght edition (the sixth printed edition overall) was in 1598 and this second improves on it substantially, being the first time thorough punctuation of the original text was attempted, in addition to half a dozen amendments and additions enumerated on the title-page. ESTC S107210; Pforzheimer 178. Seller Inventory # 7131
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THE WORKES of our Ancient and learned English Poet GEFFREY CHAUCER, newly Printed. To that which was done in the former Impression, thus much is now added. 1 In the life of Chaucer many things inserted. 2 The whole worke by old Copies reformed. 3 Sentences and Proverbes noted. 4 The Signification of the old and obscure words prooved: also Caracters shewing from what Tongue or Dialect they be derived. 5 The Latine and French, not Englished by Chaucer, translated. 6 The Treatise called Iacke Upland, against Friers: and Chaucers A.B.C. called La Priere de nostre Dame, at this Impression added.
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Seller: Abbey Antiquarian Books, Blockley, GLOS, United Kingdom
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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. Seller Inventory # V74414
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