This book chronicles the history of English books printed in the 15th century, a period when the art of printing first emerged and transformed the way knowledge was disseminated. Starting with the first book printed in England by William Caxton in 1476, the book comprehensively lists and describes every known surviving edition of English text printed before 1501. Each entry includes a detailed physical description of the book, including its size, typeface, and illustrations. The author also provides notes on the book's provenance and significance, drawing on extensive research in major libraries and private collections around the world. Beyond its comprehensive cataloguing, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of English literature and publishing during this pivotal era. It sheds light on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time, revealing the popular texts, literary trends, and the profound impact of the printing press on the accessibility of knowledge.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of English books printed in the 15th century, a period when the art of printing first emerged and transformed the way knowledge was disseminated. Starting with the first book printed in England by William Caxton in 1476, the book comprehensively lists and describes every known surviving edition of English text printed before 1501. Each entry includes a detailed physical description of the book, including its size, typeface, and illustrations. The author also provides notes on the book's provenance and significance, drawing on extensive research in major libraries and private collections around the world. Beyond its comprehensive cataloguing, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of English literature and publishing during this pivotal era. It sheds light on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time, revealing the popular texts, literary trends, and the profound impact of the printing press on the accessibility of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333072230_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333072230
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