Kelmscott Press.- Caxton (William, translator) The History of Reynard the Foxe, [one of 300 copies on Flower paper], printed in red and black with text printed in Troy and glossary in Chaucer type, wood-engraved borders, decorations and initials designed by William Morris, a few leaves very lightly browned, original limp vellum with silk ties, yapp edges, spine titled in gilt, uncut and unopened, very slightly soiled, a few small spots, preserved in modern cloth folder and slip-case, [Peterson A10], large 4to, Kelmscott Press, 1892.
⁂ Described by Morris in Quaritch's catalogue: "This translation of Caxton's is one of the very best of his works as to style; and being translated from a kindred tongue is delightful as to mere language. In its rude joviality, and simple and direct delineation of character, it is a thoroughly good representative of the famous Beast Epic." (quoted in Peterson).
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