Pre-Owned Hardcover Edition with Dust Jacket

Product Overview

A vintage Everyman’s Library edition of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the cornerstones of English literature. First published in the 14th century, this collection of stories told by pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury remains a vivid portrait of medieval society, filled with wit, humour, and insight.

This Everyman’s Library edition features the classic maroon cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine and the original illustrated dust jacket. A timeless collectible for lovers of literature and vintage books alike.

Condition (Pre-Owned)

• Condition: Good

• Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including edge tears and fading

• Hardcover binding firm and intact

• Pages clean with light tanning due to age

• No writing or marks inside

Note: This is a pre-owned (second-hand) book showing gentle wear consistent with its age.

Details

• Author: Geoffrey Chaucer

• Publisher: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. (London) / E.P. Dutton & Co. Inc. (New York)

• Series: Everyman’s Library, No. 397

• Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• Language: English

• Genre: Classic Literature / Poetry / Medieval

Summary

This classic Everyman’s Library edition brings Chaucer’s lively tales to modern readers in an accessible format, preserving the charm and rhythm of the original text. Ideal for collectors, students, or anyone building a library of English literary classics.