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The Canterbury Tales
Limited, Numbered Edition. Beautifully
Illustrated by Flint
Chaucer Geoffrey
Published by Philip Lee Warner for the Medici Society, London, 1913
Riccardi Press, 1913. Flint Russell. Numbered Edition. Limp Vellum. The Canterbury Tales
Limited, Numbered Edition. Beautifully
Illustrated by Flint Geoffrey Chaucer Publication Date: 1913
A beautiful and unique set. Original full vellum, gilt title to spines and upper covers, Covers and text are in extremely fine condition. Original blue paper slipcases. Text and illustrations are bright and clean. With thirty-six colour, full-page, tissue-guarded, tipped-in illustrations by W. Russell Flint (twelve in each volume) as called for. Limited edition of five hundred copies, this being copy 193. A highly tactile volume using fine Riccardi Paper (along with the Riccardi Imprint at rear) and deep stamped printing. This is the same publishing and printing combination responsible for the famous Le Morte D’Arthur, using the famous Riccardi font designed by Herbert P. Horne and published by Philip Lee Warner.
Artist William Russell Flint was widely acclaimed as one of the most famous watercolor artists of his time. Born in Edinburgh in 1880, Flint was known for his rich treatment of the female figure and his opulent illustrations within mythical settings. Very Good. Item #522
Illustrated Edition – Extremely Fine. Each with contemporary card slipcase
Price (USD) $2,250
LE MORTE D’ARTHUR
by Sir Thomas Malory / Sir William Russell Flint (Illustrator)
Malory, Thomas
Published by Philip Lee Warner, The Medici Society, London, 1910 – 1911
