Facsimile

of the Basilisk Press facsimile.

The works of Geoffrey Chaucer newly imprinted. Decorated by Sir Edward Burne-Jones.

Oh dear, I always feel a bit of a cheat when I fall back on images like this. To handle the book is a pleasure; to behold, smell, and feel, heavenly. But it's a bit of a pain to read because of the typeface. I take that back I've got used to it and it's not bad at all . . .

Rained again today after we spent most of the morning tidying up the garden a bit. Watched a 1977 film this afternoon: Julia starring Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Maximillian Schell and Jason Robards.

Trip to Show Low tomorrow so just maybe that will lift me out of this flat spot . . .