Caxton Duff Gordon (8 results)

118pp. Original cloth, issued without a dustwrapper. Photographic frontispiece. A very good copy.

Condition: Gut. 118 Seiten; viele Illustr.; graph. Darst.; 23,5 cm; fadengeh. Orig.-Leinenband. Gutes Exemplar. - Englisch. - Nachdruck der Orig.-Ausgabe von 1905. - William Caxton (* um 1422 in der Grafschaft Kent; 1491 in Westminster) war der erste englische Buchdrucker und zugleich als Verleger und Übersetzer tätig. Er gilt als bedeutender Bildner und Reformer der englischen Sprache, da er, am Übergang vom Mittelenglischen zum Neuenglischen, in seinen Drucken und Übersetzungen aus den verschiedenen Dialekten ein modernes und einheitliches Englisch zu entwickeln verstand. Aufgrund spärlicher Quellenlage lassen sich zu Caxtons Kindheit und früher Jugend keine verlässlichen Angaben machen. Selbst das Jahr seiner Geburt kann nur annäherungsweise bestimmt werden. Erstes urkundlich belegbares Zeugnis seines Lebensweges ist der Eintritt als Lehrling bei dem Londoner Tuchhändler Robert Large im Jahre 1438. Am 24. April 1441 verstarb der Meister, noch bevor Caxton seine kaufmännische Lehre hatte beenden können. Für ein gutes Verhältnis zwischen Meister und Lehrling spricht, dass Large den jungen Caxton in seinem Testament großzügig bedachte. Bei welchem neuen Lehrherrn dieser seine Ausbildung schließlich beendete, ist nicht bekannt. Sicher belegt ist hingegen, dass Caxton in den frühen 1440er Jahren nach Flandern kam. In Brügge, dem damaligen Zentrum des europäischen Tuch- und Wollhandels, war er als Kaufmann überaus erfolgreich tätig und wurde 1463 zum Leiter der Merchant Adventurers, der Auslandsorganisation der englischen Kaufleute, gewählt. Als Acting Governor of the English Nation beyond the Sea war er ein einflussreicher diplomatischer Vermittler in den für den Tuchhandel wichtigen, aber durchaus konfliktträchtigen Beziehungen zwischen England und den in Flandern herrschenden Herzögen von Burgund. Auch aufgrund von Caxtons Verhandlungsgeschick kam es in den langwierigen Handelskontroversen schließlich zu einer Lösung, deren äußeren Höhepunkt die Vermählung der englischen Prinzessin Margareta von York mit Herzog Karl dem Kühnen von Burgund im Jahre 1468 bildete. Wenig später trat Caxton in das Gefolge der neuen Herzogin ein. Mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit war er als ihr Sekretär und Hofbibliothekar tätig. Diese Position erlaubte es ihm, die wertvolle Bibliothek der burgundischen Herzöge zu leiten und bot ihm ausreichend Gelegenheit, seiner Leidenschaft für Bücher und Literatur nachzugehen. In die Zeit seines Hofdienstes fällt auch die Beschäftigung mit dem ersten eigenen Buchprojekt. Raoul le Fevres bekannte französischsprachige Zusammenfassung von Geschichten um den Troja-Mythos inspirierte Caxton dazu, sie ins Englische zu übersetzen. Er begann die Arbeit daran in Brügge und beendete sie nach eigenen Angaben im September 1471 in Köln. Tatsächlich ist seine Anwesenheit in Köln für die Jahre 1471/1472 urkundlich belegt. . (wiki) // INHALT : PEEFACE -------- I. CAXTON'S EARLY LIFE -------- II. CAXTON'S PRESS AT BRUGES -------- III. THE EARLY WESTMINSTER PRESS -------- IV. 1480-1483. -------- V. 1483-1487. -------- VI. 1487-1491. -------- VII. CAXTON'S DEATH -------- APPENDIX -------- INDEX. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 250.

New York 1970. 23,6 : 15,5 cm. 118,(4) S., 25 Tafeln. OLn. - (B.Franklin: Bibl. & Reference Series 359). Neuwertiges Exemplar.

Biographie des englischen Frühdruckers mit Verzeichnis der von ihm gedruckten Bücher.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 88 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 88 Language: Latin.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 238 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 238 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 88, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 88 88.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 238, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 238 238.