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

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  • 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
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Imprint
London : printed for Bernard Lintot, between the Temple Gates, MDCCXXI. [1721]
Publication year
1721
ESTC No.
T106027
Grub Street ID
159224
Description
[52],626,81,[1]p.,plates : ill.,ports. ; 2°.
Note
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.
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MB reports note on Timothy Thomas