1906 CHAUCER Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Knights Tale Hugh Thomson ART Fine Binding
A scarce and wonderfully illustrated printing of the ‘Tales of the Canterbury Pilgrims.’ Regarded as the “father of English literature,” the profoundly influential, Geoffrey Chaucer’s works are beloved and remain ever desirous. This retelling of the iconic ‘Canterbury Tales’ was compiled by children’s author Frederick Joseph Harvey Darton in collaboration with esteemed artist Hugh Thomson. Some of the more famous stories included are ‘The Knight’s Tale,’ ‘The Physician’s Tale,’ and ‘The Nun’s Priest’s Tale.’
1906 CHAUCER Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Knights Tale Hugh Thomson ART Fine Binding
A scarce and wonderfully illustrated printing of the ‘Tales of the Canterbury Pilgrims.’ Regarded as the “father of English literature,” the profoundly influential, Geoffrey Chaucer’s works are beloved and remain ever desirous. This retelling of the iconic ‘Canterbury Tales’ was compiled by children’s author Frederick Joseph Harvey Darton in collaboration with esteemed artist Hugh Thomson. Some of the more famous stories included are ‘The Knight’s Tale,’ ‘The Physician’s Tale,’ and ‘The Nun’s Priest’s Tale.’
Item number: #31018
Price: $499
DARTON, F.J. Harvey; FURNIVALL, F.J.; THOMSON, Hugh (Illus.)
Tales of the Canterbury Pilgrims Retold from Chaucer and Others
London: Wells Gardner, Darton, and Co., ©1906.
Details:
- Collation: Complete
- [2], xxiv, 364, [26]
- 51 illustrations
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Decorative black cloth
- Size: ~8.25in X 6.25in (21cm x 16cm)
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31018
Category
Literature
Authors
DARTON, F.J. Harvey; FURNIVALL, F.J.; THOMSON, Hugh (Illus.)
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete