Trevisa John Translator (5 results)

Condition: Very Good. 10 Pages and 1 Plate. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 22 cms. Category: Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. The 1975 critical text, "here printed for the first time and with a scholarly apparatus". We have Vols. I and II (of III all told) of the critical text. Both volumes tight and Near Fine (tiny former owner names at the front free endpapers) in bright, Near Fine dustjackets. Thick octavos, the English translations (done in 1398-9 by John Trevisa) appearing at the versos, the original text ( in its Latin) appearing along the facing rectos. (From the dustjacket front flaps: "The Franciscan Bartholomaeus Anglicus compiled his encyclopedia c. 1230, and from the late Middle Ages until the early sixteenth century it was the most popular work of its kind, especially in England. It is popularly and deservedly known as 'Shakespeare's Encyclopedia'".).…

An English incunable leaf from the press of William Caxton comprising the opening of book five, chapter twenty-two from the first edition of Ranulf Higden's Polychronicon in English translation by John Trevisa. Higden began compiling his chronicle, a universal history of world events from Creation to the reign of Edward III, with a focus on the British Isles, after joining the Abbey of St Werburgh's in Chester in 1299, where he lived until his death in 1363/4. The Latin text survives in a short, intermediate, and a long edition, reflecting the various iterations and continuations the work went through in Higden's lifetime, before it was translated into English by the Cornish priest John Trevisa in the 1380s. The Polychronicon 'offered to the educated and learned audience of fourteenth-century England a clear and original picture of world history based upon medieval tradition, but with a new interest in antiquity, and with the early history of Britain related as part of the whole' (ODNB). Its popularity is attested by the fact the Latin text survives in over 118 manuscripts, and in fragments in 9 more, with Trevisa's English edition preserved in another 14. This edition by William Caxton marks the first appearance of the text in print, in either Latin or English form. Our leaf contains the end of chapter twenty-one and the opening of chapter twenty-two of book five, charting the years after the arrival of the Danes in England. The chapter opens with the restoration to the throne of Justinian II (668/9-711), the last Byzantine Emperor of the Heraclian dynasty, and the pilgrimage of the Mercian King Coenred (d.709) to Rome, who abdicated his throne in favour of his nephew Coelred. First edition; single leaf; folio (26 x 18 cm); text in English, rubricated in red, with MS chapter initial, contemporary marginalia, further annotations to margins in pen in an early hand, a little soiled, with extremities a little frayed with slight loss to corners; loose in a mount, with accompanying printed transcription and with modern English rendering, and the original printed catalogue 'William Caxton and the 1482 Polychronicon' by George D. Painter. cf. ESTC S106586; STC 9991; Blades p.22; Pforzheimer 489; Duff & Hellinga 173.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1495 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 698 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. 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: 698 Higden, Ranulf, -1364,Worde, Wynkyn de, -1534? printer,Trevisa, John, -1402, translator,Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1495. 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:- 698, 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. 698 698.…