The Anglophile and the Professor
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Lot 1124
Chaucer, [The Works], 1561 & FACSIMILE, 1905
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$800
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of Ronald Onorato, Savannah, GA
Description:
Chaucer, Geoffery, [The Works], 1561 & A REPRODUCTION FACSIMILE, 1905, comprising a substantially complete Workes, 1561 and THE WORKS OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER & OTHERS: BEING A REPRODUCTION FACSIMILE OF THE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF 1532 (London, [1905]), with introduction by Walter W. Skeat, limited 1000, unnumbered, cloth binding.Measurements: Height: of 1561 edition 12 in. x Width: 8 1/2 in. x Depth: 1 3/4 in.
Condition:
The 1561 Chaucer lacking a number of leaves, including first 11, and with some text apparently inserted from a later edition, half-calf covers detached. The facsimile with wear and staining to binding.Notice to bidders: All books and manuscripts are sold ‘AS IS’ with all faults. Books have not been collated unless otherwise stated. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold ‘AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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