Description: MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF THE CLASSICS / POETRY / FANTASY / CHAUCER **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: International Collectors Library beautiful leatherette binding, LONG OUT OF PRINT edition THE CANTERBURY TALES by GEOFFREY CHAUCER. THIS IS A VINTAGE HEIRLOOM ICL EDITION WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE SPINE AND BOARDS DONE IN REAL 24K GOLD LEAF with BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE ILLUSTRATIONS. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED & MOST BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS OF THIS MASTERPIECE YOU CAN FIND. 🍍 NOT INCLUDED… 😃 The International Collectors Library was a book club series published by Doubleday Book & Music Clubs, Inc. from the late 1940’s through the late 1980’s.Generally, the books followed the 8-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ book size format. The binding designs were adapted based on old “Golden Age of Bookmaking” bindings, and made to look like leather-bound copies (leatherette). The bindings were embossed with 24K gold embellishments, and some copies had gilt edges (thin layer of gold leaf) applied. A sewn in satin ribbon marker was also added in most books. There were over 400 editions published in a variety of bindings. Some editions came with loose-leaf inserts that described the book club, the bindings and design styles, and a story synopsis of the book-in-hand. DescripABOUT THE BOOK: The Canterbury Tales is a collection of twenty-four stories that runs to over 17,000 lines written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. It is widely regarded as Chaucer's magnum opus. Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the "father of English literature", or, alternatively, the "father of English poetry". He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. CONDITION: Book is in AMAZING condition for its age (89 YEARS OLD) with some minor shelfwear to the edges of the boards and some age spots to the page ends, something very common in these old editions (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL EDITION. SHIPPING: FREE to US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, and Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society editions, Heritage Press, and International Collectors Library editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-02-22T05:20:01.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather Like
Place of Publication: United States
Signed: No
Publisher: International Collectors Library Like Easton Press
Subject: Classics Vintage Leather Bound Book
Year Printed: 1934
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: Like Franklin Library, Adventure, Deluxe Collector’s Edition, Children’s Classic, Gift Edition, Horror, Famous Editions Library, Paris France, Dracula, Frankenstein, Hauntings, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Region: Europe
Author: Chaucer
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Classics Poems Poetry Fantasy Science Fiction
Character Family: Sherlock Holmes
