Shelfmark
Lu.4.23
Author
Title
The Order of Chivalry.
Varying form of title
The ordination of knighthood
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1892-1893.
Physical description
[4], 150, [2]p : ill. (wood-engraving) ; 20cm.
Note
Printed in 2 parts, with seperate title-pages and colophons.
Note
'The Order of Chivalry' translated by William Caxton and edited by Frederick S. Ellis.
Note
'L'Ordene de Chevalerie' attributed to Hugues de Tabarie (information from the British Library catalogue).
Note
Frontispiece by Edward Burne Jones.
Note
Decorations by William Morris.
Note
Printed by William Morris.
Note
Part 2 with the half-title: "The ordination of knighthood".
Note
Chaucer type in black and red on watermarked Flower paper, deckled edges, some leaves unopened.
Note
Original limp vellum binding with two beige silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy: One of 235 copies, being one of 225 on paper.
Note
Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil and ink.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A13
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey.
Provenance
Bookplate of Leslie Benson.
Subject
Chivalry.
Subject
Knights and knighthood.
Added entry--name
Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Morris, William, 1834 - 1896 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Benson, Leslie former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--title
L'Ordene de Cevalerie
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Language code
eng fre
Identifier
B24974