Selections by Caxton William (14 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Cloth, dj, G/VG. xvi+162pp, b/w frontis, glossary, Ex School Library copy with an ink stamp to the endpaper & traces where a cardholder has been removed, 2 further ink stamps, otherwise a nice copy. A collection from the writings [ mainly prologues to his printings ] of Caxton, with an introduction, notes & glossary. The extracts are in Middle English. 525 grams.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Pb; sl rubbed & faded. Clarendon Medieval & Tudor Series.

Hardcover. Cloth, dw. Clarendon Medieval & Tudor Series.

Condition: good. A good reading copy. May contain markings or be a withdrawn library copy.

Paperback. Condition: Sehr gut. xvi, 162 p. Sehr vereinzelte Bleistift-Anstreichungen, ansonsten ein sehr gutes Exemplar. / Very isolated pencil markings, otherwise a very good copy. -- CONTENTS -- OVID PRAYING FOR INSPIRATION -- INTRODUCTION -- BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE -- TEXTUAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- NOTE TO FRONTISPIECE -- SELECTIONS -- 1. Prologues -- (a) Polychronicon -- (b) Le Morte d'Arthur -- 11. Polychronicon: Liber Ultimus -- III. The Siege and Conquest of Jerusalem -- IV. Charles the Great -- v. Reynard the Fox -- VI. Le Morte d'Arthur: Book Five -- VII. Blanchardin and Eglantine -- VIII. Paris and Vienne -- IX. The Metamorphoses of Ovid -- x. History of Troy -- XI. Ĉsop's Fables -- XII. Game and Play of the Chess -- XIII. Mirror of the World -- XIV. Book of the Knight of the Tower -- xv. Golden Legend -- XVI. Order of Chivalry: Epilogue -- NOTES -- GLOSSARY. ISBN 9780198710820 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 210.

8°, Taschenbuch. Condition: Sehr gut. 162 Seiten Leichte Lagerspuren am Einband, Seiten jedoch sehr gut und sauber. Wirkt ungelesen. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 216.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and works of William Caxton, the English merchant, diplomat, and printer who introduced the printing press to England in 1476. The book delves into Caxton's remarkable contributions to English literature and the dissemination of knowledge, highlighting his role as a pioneer in the printing and publishing industry. Through excerpts from Caxtonâs prefaces and introductions, the author provides insights into the motivations, challenges, and aspirations that drove Caxton's work, offering a window into the literary and cultural landscape of 15th-century England. The book explores Caxton's efforts to standardize the English language, his patronage of emerging literary talents, and his profound impact on the accessibility of books and ideas. Overall, this book sheds light on Caxton's pivotal role in shaping the literary landscape of England and his enduring legacy as a figure who revolutionized the production and dissemination of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo. Frontis. xvi, 162 pp. With an introduction, notes and glossary by N.F. Blake. Fine copy in price-clipped dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Dust Jacket unclipped. Includes removeable plastic cover. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 82 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 82 Language: English.