Title: The History of Reynard the Foxe Author: Caxton, William Place: [Hammersmith] Publisher: [Kelmscott Press] Date: [1892] Description: vi, 163 pp. Printed in red and black, woodcut ornaments and initials. (4to) 28.5x20.5 cm. (11¼x8"), original limp vellum, spine lettered in gilt, ribbon ties. One of 300 copies. Caxton's translation from a 15th century Dutch version of the classic satirical medieval beast epic. Morris opines: "This translation of Caxton's is one of the very best works as to style." Peterson A10. Lot Amendments Condition: A bit of wear to vellum, one small yellow spot on rear cover; near fine. Item number: 246456
Title: The History of Reynard the Foxe Author: Caxton, William Place: [Hammersmith] Publisher: [Kelmscott Press] Date: [1892] Description: vi, 163 pp. Printed in red and black, woodcut ornaments and initials. (4to) 28.5x20.5 cm. (11¼x8"), original limp vellum, spine lettered in gilt, ribbon ties. One of 300 copies. Caxton's translation from a 15th century Dutch version of the classic satirical medieval beast epic. Morris opines: "This translation of Caxton's is one of the very best works as to style." Peterson A10. Lot Amendments Condition: A bit of wear to vellum, one small yellow spot on rear cover; near fine. Item number: 246456
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