Geoffrey Chaucer | |, C R Ashbee / SPECIAL PRESS CHAUCER’S FLOWER AND #298303

Description: [SPECIAL PRESS] CHAUCER'S FLOWER AND THE LEAF Author: Geoffrey Chaucer | [C. R. Ashbee] | [Edith Harwood] Title: [SPECIAL PRESS] CHAUCER'S FLOWER AND THE LEAF Publication: [London]: [Essex House Press], 1902 Description: 8vo.; in full vellum binding with an embossed rose to the upper board, lettered in gilt to the spine; 45, [1], with color frontispiece and with ornamental letters colored by Edith Harwood throughout; one of 165 copies only, and all on vellum of which this copy is number 135.~~There is no title page; catalogued from the colophon.~~"After Kelmscott had closed, several of the workmen employed there moved to the Essex House Press, started by C. R. Ashbee in 1898 as an addition to the several crafts practiced at this 10-year-old Guild of Handicrafts..." ~~With the bookplate of the Library of the Cleveland Museum of Art; that library confirms that this copy is not part of their collection. (Cave, The Private Press (1983), page 124). Very Good binding. Seller ID: 298303 Subject: Special Press and Illustrated Books Black Swan Books Richmond VA We specialize in antiquarian books, classic literature, the Civil War, Viriginiana, travel, art, children's books, and other subject areas, including religion and philosophy. Terms Payment via PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two [2] business days, Monday through Friday by standard mail, USPS Media Mail. Combined orders and expedited shipping is available. Please contact us for a shipping quote before ordering. All items are guaranteed as listed and described. Any item may be returned within 30 days for any reason in the condition is which they were sent. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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