William Caxton Collection

William Caxton (circa 1422 - 1491)
2603866 William Caxton (circa 1422 - 1491); (add.info.: William Caxton (c1422 - 1491) the first man to print and published books in England (1476). Cadxon reading proofs fresh off the press

Page from 'XV O'es' by William Caxton
3331103 Page from 'XV O'es' by William Caxton; (add.info.: Page from 'XV O'es' by William Caxton (1422-1491) n English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'
3329855 Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'; (add.info)

William Caxton's announcement establishing his printing press
3329851 William Caxton's announcement establishing his printing press; (add.info.: William Caxton's announcement establishing his printing press in Westminster Abbey, London)

William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey
3329863 William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: Engraving of William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey)

The Golden Legend: the Golden Legend of Master William Caxton done anew, 1892

Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton
3784562 Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton; (add.info.: Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton to Edward IV - from engraving of medieval manuscript)

Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton
3786334 Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton; (add.info.: Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton to Edward IV - from engraving of medieval manuscript)

William Oldys, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)
1765245 William Oldys, c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 750x615 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Oldys (1696-1761)

The Introduction of Printing. A. D. 1473 (colour litho)
670093 The Introduction of Printing. A.D. 1473 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Introduction of Printing. A.D. 1473)

The Caxton Celebration, the Preliminary Meeting in the Jerusalem Chamber, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1059487 The Caxton Celebration, the Preliminary Meeting in the Jerusalem Chamber, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Durand

WILLIAMS CAXTON (1412-1491) XXXL
PORTRAIT OF WILLIAMS CAXTON PUBLISHED IN THE GREAT MEN AND FAMOUS WOMEN IN 1894

Caxton presenting his first book to King Edward IV (litho)
5988755 Caxton presenting his first book to King Edward IV (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxton presenting his first book to King Edward IV)

Caxtons First Proof (engraving)
670554 Caxtons First Proof (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxtons First Proof. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

The First English Printer (engraving)
670553 The First English Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First English Printer)

The Caxton Memorial Celebration (engraving)
1106411 The Caxton Memorial Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caxton Memorial Celebration)

Howard, Earl of Surrey, Bishop Latimer, James I of Scotland, Sir Thomas More, William Caxton (engraving)
960787 Howard, Earl of Surrey, Bishop Latimer, James I of Scotland, Sir Thomas More, William Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howard)

The House at Bruges Occupied by Caxton (engraving)
663291 The House at Bruges Occupied by Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House at Bruges Occupied by Caxton. From Flandria Illustrata, 1641)

King Edward IV, his Queen and son (coloured engraving)
2797152 King Edward IV, his Queen and son (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward IV, his Queen and son)

From the Fifteen Oes and other Prayers printed by Caxton about 1491 (litho)
2787000 From the Fifteen Oes and other Prayers printed by Caxton about 1491 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF147916 Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: introduced in England in 1471; ); English, out of copyright

From the second edition of Chaucers "Canterbury Tales"printed by Caxton (engraving)
663302 From the second edition of Chaucers " Canterbury Tales" printed by Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caxtons House, Almonry, Westminster (engraving)
670379 Caxtons House, Almonry, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxtons House, Almonry, Westminster)

Introduction of the art of printing (engraving)
666263 Introduction of the art of printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Introduction of the art of printing)

Nobles visiting William Caxtons printing shop
LLM455679 Nobles visiting William Caxtons printing shop by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobles visiting William Caxtons printing shop)

William Caxton in his printing shop (litho)
3643527 William Caxton in his printing shop (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton in his printing shop)

Mr Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial Exhibition, South Kensington, on Saturday Last (engraving)
1589530 Mr Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial Exhibition, South Kensington, on Saturday Last (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Westminster Improvements (engraving)
1095759 The Westminster Improvements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Improvements)

Handbill by William Caxton (engraving)
1059652 Handbill by William Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handbill by William Caxton)

William Caxtons Printers Device (engraving)
1059651 William Caxtons Printers Device (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxtons Printers Device)

A Caxton Memorial, Eaton Hall (engraving)
2774094 A Caxton Memorial, Eaton Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Caxton Memorial, Eaton Hall)

William Caxton, the first English printer (litho)
3643739 William Caxton, the first English printer (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton, the first English printer)

The home of William Caxton (engraving)
605163 The home of William Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of William Caxton, Little Dean Street)

From the Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres, printed by Caxton at Westminster, 1477 (litho)
2787002 From the Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres, printed by Caxton at Westminster, 1477 (litho) by English School

From Caxtons Preface to the Recuyell of the Historyes of Troy, printed at Bruges, c 1475 (litho)
2787001 From Caxtons Preface to the Recuyell of the Historyes of Troy, printed at Bruges, c 1475 (litho) by English School

The Spencer Library at Althorp House, Northamptonshire, seat of Earl Spencer (litho)
6014130 The Spencer Library at Althorp House, Northamptonshire, seat of Earl Spencer (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spencer Library at Althorp House)

Caxtons House, Westminster (engraving)
654205 Caxtons House, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxtons House, Westminster)

The Golden Legend
BAL6369 The Golden Legend by Morris, William (1834-96); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, UK; English, out of copyright

The Caxton Celebration (engraving)
605171 The Caxton Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caxton Celebration - Wiliam Caxton showing specimens of his printing to King Edward IV)

The home of William Caxton (engraving)
605166 The home of William Caxton (engraving) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of Wiliam Caxton in the Almonry, Westminster)

William Caxton showing a printed page to Edward IV and his Queen (colour litho)
3092867 William Caxton showing a printed page to Edward IV and his Queen (colour litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: Caxtoniana (engraving)
6034855 Punch cartoon: Caxtoniana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Caxtoniana)

The Spencer Library at Althorp House, Northamptonshire, seat of Earl Spencer (litho)
6014134 The Spencer Library at Althorp House, Northamptonshire, seat of Earl Spencer (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spencer Library at Althorp House)

From the Subtyl Historyes of Esope, printed by Caxton at Westminster, 1484 (litho)
2787003 From the Subtyl Historyes of Esope, printed by Caxton at Westminster, 1484 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Subtyl Historyes of Esope)

From the Speculum Vitae Christi, printed by Caxton at Westminster, c 1490 (litho)
2786998 From the Speculum Vitae Christi, printed by Caxton at Westminster, c 1490 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Speculum Vitae Christi)

The Caxton Celebration, William Caxton showing Specimens of his printing to King Edward IV and his Queen (engraving)
1059736 The Caxton Celebration, William Caxton showing Specimens of his printing to King Edward IV and his Queen (engraving) by Small

Earl Rivers presenting his book and William Caxton his Printer (engraving)
2790520 Earl Rivers presenting his book and William Caxton his Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the Latin Psalter printed by Caxton between 1480 and 1483 (litho)
2786999 From the Latin Psalter printed by Caxton between 1480 and 1483 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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William Caxton, a prominent figure in the history of printing, is depicted in various artworks and engravings throughout history. In one such portrayal, Anthony Woodville can be seen presenting Caxton with something significant. Another painting by William Oldys showcases Caxton himself during the 18th century. The Introduction of Printing in 1473 is captured beautifully through a colorful lithograph, highlighting the significance of this milestone event. The Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster Abbey witnessed an important preliminary meeting for the grand celebration honoring Caxton's achievements. His contributions to literature and knowledge were so immense that even his portrait is described as XXXL (extra-extra-extra large). One engraving depicts him presenting his first book to King Edward IV, showcasing their mutual appreciation for the power of print. Engravings like "Caxtons First Proof" and "The First English Printer" provide glimpses into Caxton's meticulous process and dedication towards perfecting his craft. The impact he had on society was so profound that it warranted a memorial celebration captured in yet another engraving. Intriguingly, an engraving features notable figures such as Howard Earl of Surrey, Bishop Latimer, James I of Scotland, Sir Thomas More alongside William Caxton himself - emphasizing his esteemed position among influential individuals. Lastly, we catch a glimpse into the house occupied by Caxton in Bruges through another detailed engraving. Throughout these artistic depictions and historical records surrounding William Caxton's life and work emerge vivid reminders of his invaluable contribution to humanity - forever changing how information was disseminated and shaping our world today.