The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer

Limited Edition (copy no. 221/1010). Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer. Elephant Folio. Fully bound in beige nigerian goatskin with intricate gilt decoration after a design by the Doves Bindery. Ornamental woodcut title, 14 large borders, 18 different frames round the illustrations, 26 initials designed by William Morris, and 87 woodcut illustrations designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and engraved by W.H. Hooper, shoulder and side titles printed in red and the whole printed in two columns in Chaucer type designed by William Morris. Top edge gilt. In original blue cloth clamshell box goatskin backstrip label lettered in gilt.