Shelfmark
Lu.5.15
Title
The history of Reynard the Foxe / by William Caxton.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1892.
Physical description
vi, 162, [2]p ; 29cm.
Note
Translated by William Caxton.
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Edited by H. Halliday Sparling.
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Printed by William Morris.
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Troy and Chaucer type in black and red on watermarked Flower paper, with horizontal chain lines and deckled edges.
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Original limp vellum binding with three beige silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
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ECL copy: One of 310 copies, being one of 300 on paper.
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Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil and ink.
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Ms. bookseller's notes and code in pencil.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A10
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate.
Provenance
Bookseller's label on front pastedown (Myers & Co., London).
Subject
Reynard the Fox (Legendary character).
Subject
Folklore Europe.
Added entry--name
Morris, William, 1834 - 1896 printer.
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Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
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Sparling, H. Halliday (Henry Halliday) ed.
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Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Language code
eng dut
Identifier
B24970