The canterbury tales of Chaucer. To which are added, an essay upon his language and versification; an introductory discourse; and notes. In four volumes.

People / Organizations

• Geoffrey Chaucer (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for T. Payne, at the Mews-Gate, MDCCLXXV. [1775]-78.

Publication year

1775-1778

ESTC No.

T76319

Grub Street ID

298803

Description

5v. ; 8°.

Note

Edited by Thomas Tyrwhitt

Vol.5 is the glossary, dated 1778

The catchwords are irregular

The imprint of vol.5 reads: 'printed for T. Payne and Son'

Part (v.1-4) printed by William Bowyer and John Nichols; their records show 750 copies printed; v. 5 printed by Nichols alone, after Bowyer's death.