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Chaucer, Geoffrey (1343-1400) The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, Compared with the Former Editions, and Many Valuable MSS. out of which Three Tales are added which were never before Printed; by John Urry.
London: Printed for Bernard Lintot, 1721.
Folio, edited by John Urry (1666-1715) first edition, engraved portrait of editor facing title, engraved vignette to title, full-page engraving of Chaucer and additional engraved vignettes throughout, illustrating each tale; bound in full older calf boards, worn and rather artlessly rebacked; 15 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
ESTC T106027.
Urry's edition of Chaucer's works, cleverly illustrated with a new suite of engraved vignettes, is the first to present the poet's work in roman letter.
