The Canterbury Tales of Chaucer by T. Tyrwhitt. 5 volume set, 1822, Rare. T. Tyrwhitt

The Canterbury Tales of Chaucer by T. Tyrwhitt. 5 volume set, 1822, Rare.Publisher: W. Pickering, London.Publication date: 1822.Binding: Rebound hardback cloth.Description / Condition: An attractive set of one of the most important works in English literature. The work is elegantly printed for William Pickering, and is considered to be his 'first entirely characteristic production'. Each titlepage bears an armorial emblem, but the printing dates prior to Pickering's use of the Aldine anchor and dolphin device, which appeared in the second edition of 1830. The text was edited by Sir Thomas Tyrwhitt, 'the true restorer of Chaucer', whose glossary occupies the whole of the final volume, and his edition was first published in 1775. Light shelf wear to rebound boards. Light foxing/edge wear to pages. A nice, rare set for its age.Please see pictures for further information.