THE CANTERBURY TALES by Geoffrey Chaucer: Limited, Numbered Edition. Beautifully Illustrated by Flint

A beautiful and unique set. Original full vellum, gilt title to spines and upper covers,

Covers and text are in extremely fine condition. 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 Ricardi Imprint at rear) and deep stamped printing. This is the same publishing and printing combination responsible for the famous "LE MORTE DARTHUR," 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.

Three volumes complete:

Volume One - x, 235pp, [5];

Volume Two - x, 217pp, [5] and

Volume Three - x, 183pp, [5].

Illustrated Edition – Extremely Fine.

Each with contemporary card slipcase.