The Clerk's Tale from The Canterbury Tales Proof Plate

by Eric Gill, Artist

$400 · Offered by Swan's Fine Books

Signed

n. p. : 1930 . Gill, Eric. Limited Edition. No binding. No. 4 of 10, numbered and signed by Eric Gill. Near fine. Item #17083263 The Golden Cockerel Press published an edition of Chaucer's collection of lyric narratives, The Canterbury Tales , featuring wood engravings by Eric Gill 1882-1940 ; Gill designed initial capitals to begin each tale, and borders fill the work throughout.

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