{"product_id":"the-kelmscott-chaucer-works-of-geoffrey-chaucer-folio-society-2008-1st-vgc","title":"The Kelmscott Chaucer Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Poetry - Folio Society 2008 VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kelmscott Chaucer by Geoffrey Chaucer. Facsimile of 1896 edition by Kelmscott Press. Gilded top edge. Ribbon marker. Bound in maroon buckram blocked in gold with a design by William Morris. Brown slipcase blocked in gold with title. 568pp. 16.7x11.5in. Fine edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kelmscott Chaucer presents the works of Geoffrey Chaucer in the celebrated design originally created by William Morris for the Kelmscott Press. Decorative borders, elaborate typography and illustrations after Edward Burne-Jones combine literature and book design into a unified artistic object. The original 1896 edition is considered one of the masterpieces of the Arts and Crafts movement and of fine printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Light fading and a few very small dents to the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986339909971,"sku":"2026_07_29_21975","price":182.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_11c68511-ad44-44bf-88f7-112b7973734d.jpg?v=1789768560","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-kelmscott-chaucer-works-of-geoffrey-chaucer-folio-society-2008-1st-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}