Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer The Franklin Library Deluxe Leatherbound

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The Franklin Library Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
First edition, first printing.
Unread, looks brand new. Gilt page edges all around, marbled endpapers, green ribbon page marker. Illustrated - woodcuts by William Caxton.
Green partial leather boards with gilt title and design to spine, gilt decoration to covers. Beautifully decorated covers.
Binding very tight, no missing loose or torn pages, no writing or bookplate.
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