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

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The Life And Typography Of William Caxton V1: England�������s First Printer, With Evidence Of His Typographical Connection With Colard Mansion (1861) is a book written by William Blades. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of William Caxton, who is known as England's first printer. The author provides detailed information about Caxton's life, including his early career as a merchant, his move to Bruges, and his eventual return to England, where he established the first printing press in the country.The book also explores Caxton's typographical connections with Colard Mansion, a fellow printer who worked in Bruges at the same time as Caxton. The author provides evidence of their collaboration and the influence that Mansion had on Caxton's work.Overall, The Life And Typography Of William Caxton V1: England�������s First Printer, With Evidence Of His Typographical Connection With Colard Mansion (1861) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and the role that Caxton played in bringing the printed word to England. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of this important figure in the history of printing.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: 1167224043
• ISBN13: 9781167224041
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"