The works of Geoffrey Chaucer, compared with the former editions, and many valuable Mss. Out of which, Three Tales are added which were never before Printed; By John Urry, Student of Christ-Church, Oxon. Deceased: March, 17, 1714/9. Together with a Glossary, By a Student of the same College. Jim Thomas. To the Whole is prefixed The Author's Life, newly written, and a Preface, giving an Account of this Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English poetry--18th century.

English poetry.

Genre:

Poems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([52],626,81,[1]p.,plates ) ill.,ports. ;

Other Title:

Works of Geoffrey Chaucer,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Bernard Lintot, between the Temple Gates, MDCCXXI. [1721]

Notes:

Work left unfinished at Urry's death; final revision and completion entrusted to Timothy Thomas, who wrote the preface and glossary.

Printed by William Bowyer; his records show three sizes printed: 1000 copies demy; 240 royal; 10 writing royal.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Alston, III.35

Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 779

English Short Title Catalog, T106027.

OCLC:

642254404