The Life And Typography Of William Caxton V1: England's First Printer, With Evidence Of His Typographical Connection With Colard Mansion (1861)

Book Overview

""The Life and Typography of William Caxton V1: England's First Printer, with Evidence of His Typographical Connection with Colard Mansion"" is a historical book written by William Blades and published in 1861. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of William Caxton, who is considered to be the first printer in England. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Caxton's life, including his early years, his career as a merchant, and his eventual move into the printing industry. The book also explores Caxton's printing techniques, including his use of movable type and his relationship with other printers, such as Colard Mansion. The author provides evidence to support the theory that Caxton may have collaborated with Mansion on certain printing projects. Overall, ""The Life and Typography of William Caxton V1"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and the life of one of its most important figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120896959
• ISBN13: 9781120896957
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"