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The Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers

The Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers

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The Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers

by Caxton, William

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London: Elliot Stock, 1877 A facsimile reproduction of the first book printed in England by William Caxton in 1477. Finely reproduced in black and venetian red throughout with a preface by William Blades. Blind die stamped brown cloth. Corners lightly rubbed. Front internal hinge part cracked with some light foxing fore and aft. Armorial bookplate to front paste down. A little bit of history in its own right.

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Bookseller
Wadard Books PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
5958
Title
The Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers
Author
Caxton, William
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
400th Anniversary Edition
Publisher
Elliot Stock
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1877
Size
295x215mm
Keywords
William Caxton. Early Printing. England. History

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Farningham, Kent

About Wadard Books PBFA

The shop of Wadard Books is located in a listed 17th century timber framed building in the historic Kentish village of Farningham. The business is named after Wadard, one of Farningham's Domesday landlords, a henchman of Bishop Odo and featured on the Bayeaux tapestry.

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Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Facsimile
An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
Bookplate
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Cracked
In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
Hinge
The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.

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