The Canterbury Tales.

CHAUCER, Geoffrey (1343-1400), [KENT, Rockwell, illustrator], [NICOLSON, J.U., translator], [GEROULD, Gordon Hall, introduction].

London: W.H. Allen, 1934. [Illustrated Literature] LEATHER-BOUND FIRST UK EDITION THUS, first impression. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.[2] xviii; 627 [5]. with numerous dichromatic wood engraved plates by Kent, including a frontispiece. Recently rebound in red half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles to twin black labels on the spine, and matching cloth over boards. Gentle toning and some marks to edges, otherwise a crisp, clean copy, in an attractive new leather binding. A quality edition, with large print, good typography, and illustrations by one of the greatest American illustrators of the twentieth century. First published in the US in 1930, the same year as his most famous work 'Moby Dick'. Item #74701

Price: £375.00