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London: Bernard Lintot. Very Good. 1721. Hardcover. Oversized recent quarter leather with hand tooled spine, gilt titled red label, marbled boards. Large folio by John Urry. "Compared with the former editions and many valuable MSS. Out of which, three tales are added which were never before printed; ... Together with a glossary,... The author's life and a preface." 626 pages plus numerous additional pages of the life of Chaucer. 81 page glossary, errata sheet at rear. Full page engravings of Urry and Chaucer, additional remarkable engravings for each tale plus typographical decorations. Some light foxing, margins at some pages have ink notes not affecting text. A few page corners professionallly repaired, some wrinkling to glossary pages. Tight binding and hinges; trace wear to board edges. Limited edition. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall .