Troilus and Criseyde (Folio Society Limited Edition)

Folio Society limited facsimile edition. First edition thus. Numbered on colophon, 83 of 1250.

Among Chaucer's most famous and well-loved works, exceeded in fame only by Canterbury Tales. Originally written in poetic verse in the late 14th century, it tells a love story set during the Siege of Troy. 

Housed in black buckram solander case with lettering to spine in gilt. Main volume bound in black goatskin leather. Cover illustration blocked in 22-carat gold, designed by Neil Gower. Lettering to spine in gilt. All edges gilt. Contents printed on Rigoletto Panna felt-marked paper. Features 5 full-page illustrations. Commentary volume bound in quarter black buckram and blue boards, with cover titling on white panel.

Overall condition: Fine. Impeccably preserved. All volumes and contents fine in like slipcase. A spectacular copy.

2 volumes. Folio Society Limited Edition. London: The Folio Society, 2011. Folio. Original full black leather and cloth in cloth solander case. Pages: Main volume: 328; commentary volume: 48.

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