In 1896, William Morris produced an illustrated Chaucer book with 87 woodcuts; one of roughly 50 copies given a rare luxury binding, it retained its original case and sold for Rs 2.68 crore in October 2026
A book printed more than 130 years ago has drawn attention for its remarkable craftsmanship and rarity. ‘The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer’, an illustrated edition produced by British designer and printer William Morris in 1896, reportedly sold for Rs 2.68 crore in October 2026. Known as the Kelmscott Chaucer, the volume is celebrated for combining […]
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