ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover First Edition Tight unmarked book in crisp dust jacket. ; 9.40 X 6.40 X 1.40 inches; 338 pages
[Amherst, NS, Canada] [Publication Year: 1977]

Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1977-03-11. Hardcover. clean pages, tight binding, clea/original dust jacket over cloth . 9x6x1. clean pages, tight binding, clean boards, original dust jacket, original dust jacket over cloth boards 1977. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf] Hardcover Fourth printing. Jacket edges lightly rubbed. 1977 Hard Cover. ix, 328, x pp. A literary biography of the author of Canterbury Tales. The author, John Gardner, is also known for his reimagining of Beowulf from the perspective of the monster Grendel. "The pinnacle of Gardner's medieval scholarship: a fascinating re-creation of the world of one of history's greatest writers. In this exquisite biography, John Gardner brings to life Geoffrey Chaucer, illuminating his writings and their inspiration like never before. Through exhaustive research and expert storytelling, Gardner takes readers through Chaucer?s varied career ? from writing The Canterbury Tales to performing diplomatic work at the Parliament ? and creates a fully realized portrait of an author whose work would remake the English language forever.
[Webster, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]
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NY, Date: 1977. Illuminated colorful DW; illustrated by J. Wolf; 338pp.. Third Printing. Hard Cover. VG++/VG++. 1977. ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: New York, New York, United States of America: Alfred A. Knopf] Hardcover First Edition wear and color fading at very bottom of spine; on dustjacket: some yellowing, and touches of wear on edges, with small paper losses at top of spine and tiny tear at bottom of spine
[Andover, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, New York] Hardcover A Borzoi Book. ix, 328, x pp. LCC: 761915 Good condition; some light fading on covers; moderate yellowing on inside surfaces of covers and adjoining pages.
[Andover, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

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[Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

New York Alfred A. Knopf 1977 Book Club Edition Hardcover Wolf, J. Good in Good jacket Book 328 pages, notes, b/w decorations by J. Wolf, index; 8vo, brown cloth. Bottom cover edge bumped, frayed spots, very good-; contents near fine; dust jacket very good-, edgewear. Serving the antiquarian and used book world since 1980.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1977. Book. Illus. by Wolf, J.. Good. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. 328 pages, notes, b/w decorations by J. Wolf, index; 8vo, brown cloth. Bottom cover edge bumped, frayed spots, very good-; contents near fine; dust jacket very good-, edgewear. Serving the antiquarian and used book world since 1980. 1977. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

Alfred A. Knopf Books, Date: 1977. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good/Near Very Good. (1st) Large book, maroon cloth, gilt author's name bright at top front, spine slightly sunken, gilt bright on spine, ink name at top of first front end paper, 328 heavy pages, 10-page index. Gardner was an accomplished scholar of medieval literature. DJ heavy paper, with look of vellum illuminated manuscript in color on front, spine and back. DJ has 3/8" tear at top front tip, very tiny tear and light wear with creases to top front edge, microtear with tiny crease at bottom front tip. Near Very Good DJ/Very Good book. 1977. Alfred A. Knopf Books ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover 8vo pp. ix, (3), 328, (x: index), b/w illustrations.previous owners inscription on FEP
[Edmonton, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 1977]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books] Hardcover First Edition (1st) Large book, maroon cloth, gilt author's name bright at top front, spine slightly sunken, gilt bright on spine, ink name at top of first front end paper, 328 heavy pages, 10-page index. Gardner was an accomplished scholar of medieval literature. DJ heavy paper, with look of vellum illuminated manuscript in color on front, spine and back. DJ has 3/8" tear at top front tip, very tiny tear and light wear with creases to top front edge, microtear with tiny crease at bottom front tip. Near Very Good DJ/Very Good book.
[New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, Date: 1977.. Hardcover -. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.. 4th printing (just 3 months after the first) A biography which not only tells the story of Geoffrey Chaucer, but recreates the climate and the feel of his time in the fourteenth century. Illustrated with drawings, ornaments, caligraphy by J. Wolf, who also did the wrap-around dust jacket art. Notes, index. ix, 328, ix pp. 1977. Alfred A. Knopf, ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

New York: Knopf, Date: 1977. Reprint. hardcover. very good/very good. Ornaments by J. Wolf. ix, 328 pages. 8vo, burgundy cloth with gilt lettering, top edge of text dyed blue, pictorial d.w. (lightly toned, rear flap has a small tear). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Endpapers & first and last several pages foxed, otherwise a very good(+) copy in very good dust wrapper.<br/> <br/> 1977. Knopf ISBN 0394493176 US

New York: Knopf, Date: 1977. Reprint. hardcover. very good/very good. Ornaments by J. Wolf. ix, 328 pages. 8vo, burgundy cloth with gilt lettering, top edge of text dyed blue, pictorial d.w. (lightly toned, rear flap has a small tear). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Endpapers & first and last several pages foxed, otherwise a very good(+) copy in very good dust wrapper.<br/> <br/> 1977. Knopf ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

New York Alfred A. Knopf 1977 Hardcover; Fourth Printing Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket 0394493176. Slight wear & chipping to DJ. A little browning to endpapers; The life of the elusive poet; 8vo; 328, x pages.

Alfred A. Knopf Books, Date: 1977. First Edition . Cloth. Near Fine/Near Very Good. (1st) Maroon cloth, large book, gilt author's name bright at top front, spine very slightly sunken, gilt lettering very bright on spine, bookplate with ink note inside top front cover, 329 lightly browned pages, 10-page index. DJ heavy paper, with the look of a vellum illuminated manuscript on front, spine and back. DJ has thin brown scuff at top front edge next to tip, micronick and tiny creases at spine top edge, very tiny tear at spine bottom right edge, tiny tear at bottom back tip. Near Very Good DJ/Near Fine book. 1977. Alfred A. Knopf Books ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books] Hardcover First Edition (1st) Maroon cloth, large book, gilt author's name bright at top front, spine very slightly sunken, gilt lettering very bright on spine, bookplate with ink note inside top front cover, 329 lightly browned pages, 10-page index. DJ heavy paper, with the look of a vellum illuminated manuscript on front, spine and back. DJ has thin brown scuff at top front edge next to tip, micronick and tiny creases at spine top edge, very tiny tear at spine bottom right edge, tiny tear at bottom back tip. Near Very Good DJ/Near Fine book.
[New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

New York Alfred A. Knopf 1977 First Edition Hard Cover J. Wolf Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 328+10 pp. Original purple cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Very bright and clean. Corners slightly bumped. DJ spine sunned. Illust. w/ illustrations and ornaments. Contents very nice.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1977. 328+10 pp. Original purple cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Very bright and clean. Corners slightly bumped. DJ spine sunned. Illust. w/ illustrations and ornaments. Contents very nice.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Illus. by J. Wolf. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1977. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1977. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/very good. Ornaments by J. Wolf. Lower right top corner of dust jacket is split. Novelist John Gardner also taught Medieval Literature. Among his other works are "Grendel" and a treatment of "Morte d'Arthur". This work includes an Appendix, "The Pronunciation of Chaucer's Middle English". 1977. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394493176 9780394493176 [US]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition 328+10 pp. Original purple cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Very bright and clean. Corners slightly bumped. DJ spine sunned. Illust. w/ illustrations and ornaments. Contents very nice.
[Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, New York] Hardcover A Borzoi Book. ix, 328, x pp. LCC: 761915 Good condition; on covers: traces of wear, and some color fading; previous owner's name on inside front cover; scattered pen underlining through page 58.
[Andover, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]

ISBN10: 0394493176, ISBN13: 9780394493176, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf] Hardcover First Edition
[Ctr Sandwich, NH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]
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[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]