William Caxton Collection (page 2)

One of the last woodcuts printed by Caxton (engraving)
605161 One of the last woodcuts printed by Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the last woodcuts printed by William Caxton)

Introducing the art of printing (engraving)
605159 Introducing the art of printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Introducing the art of printing)

Portrait of William Caxton (engraving)
605158 Portrait of William Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German illuminated portrait of printer William Caxton, 15th century)

Caxton Presenting his Book to Edward IV (engraving)
664863 Caxton Presenting his Book to Edward IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxton Presenting his Book to Edward IV)

William Caxton (engraving)
654003 William Caxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier (1890)

Caxtons Monogram (engraving)
728257 Caxtons Monogram (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxtons Monogram. Illustration for A History of Booksellers by Henry Curwen (Chatto and Windus)

William Caxton, The first printer at Westminster (engraving)
728256 William Caxton, The first printer at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton, The first printer at Westminster)

The First English Printer
LLM338152 The First English Printer by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First English Printer)

The Development of Printing, plate 5 from Nova Reperta
STC97583 The Development of Printing, plate 5 from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) c.1600 (engraving) by Straet

The invention of the printing press, 15th Century (litho)
6015017 The invention of the printing press, 15th Century (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The invention of the printing press, 15th Century)

The Record Price Caxton, the Finest Extant Copy of the "Ryal Book, "sold on 20 March for £2225
1629509 The Record Price Caxton, the Finest Extant Copy of the " Ryal Book, " sold on 20 March for £ 2225 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Caxton examines his first proof (litho)
976624 Caxton examines his first proof (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton examines the first proof from his printing press in the Almonry)

The Caxton Celebration (engraving)
1106408 The Caxton Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caxton Celebration)

William Caxton, (c1422-c1491), 1890. Creator: Unknown
William Caxton, 1890. William Caxton (c1422-c1491) English merchant, diplomat, and writer, introduced a printing press to England in 1476

William Caxtons house in the Almonry, Westminster, London, 1827. View with figures in the street and Westminster Abbey in the distance

Caxton in his Printing Shop, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Noahs Ark, 1483, (1947). Artist: William Caxton
Noahs Ark, 1483, (1947). Illustration from Caxtons Golden Legend. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]. (Colorised black and white print)

Title-Page Designed by Aubrey Beardsley for Messrs. J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, 1909, (1914). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Title-Page Designed by Aubrey Beardsley for Messrs. J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, 1909, (1914). Illustrated edition of Le Morte d Arthur (the death of Arthur) by Thomas Malory (c.1415-1471)

The Resurrection, 1483, (1947). Page of the Caxtons Golden Legend, 1483. From the collection of the Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Facsimile of the Game and Playe of the Chesse, c1470. The Rook - An illustration from the Game and Playe of the Chesse: Book Two by William Caxton

Caxtons House, Westminster, 1827 (1897). From Old and New London Vol 111. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Caxton showing the first specimen of his printing to King Edward IV at Westminster, c1477 (1905)
William Caxton showing the first specimen of his printing to King Edward IV at the Almonry, Westminster, c1477 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol

The Canterbury Pilgrims sitting down for a shared meal, 1485. Artist: William Caxton
The Canterbury Pilgrims sitting down for a shared meal, 1485. Image taken from Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F. Gordon Roe

William Caxton, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
William Caxton. Based on an illumimated manuscript at Lambeth Palace. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

Earl Rivers presents his book to King Edward IV, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?)). Artist: Charles Grignion
Earl Rivers presenting his translation of the Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers to King Edward IV and his family, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?))

Aesop, 15th century (1893). Frontispiece to Fables of Aesop, printed by William Caxton. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

Toll collector, 15th century (1893). From an edition of Game and Playe of the Chesse printed by William Caxton. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Smith, 15th century (1893)
Smith, 1893. From an edition of Game and Playe of the Chesse printed by William Caxton. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

The Fox and the Grapes, 15th century (1893). From an edition of Aesops Fables printed by William Caxton. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Advertisement for a book printed by William Caxton, 15th century (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II

The First English Printer, 15th century, (c1850). William Caxton, (1422-1492), was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

Lord Rivers and Caxton before Edward IV, 15th century, (1910)
Lord Rivers and the printer William Caxton before Edward IV, 15th century, (1910). Edward (1442-1483) wears an imperial arched diadem, a cape of ermine

William Caxtons press in the Almonry, Westminster, 15th century, (19th century). Caxton (c1422-1491) was the first English printer

William Caxton, English printer, presenting a book to King Edward IV, 1477. Caxton (c1422-1491) presenting the king with what is considered to be the first book printed in England

Aesop, Greek fabulist, c1480. Aesop may in fact only be a figure of legend, but according to Herodotus, he lived c620-560 BC. Frontispiece of William Caxtons edition of Fables of Aesop. (London c1480)

William Caxton, the first English printer
William Caxton examining his first proof sheet in Westminster Abbey, England, 1475. Printed reproduction of a color lithograph illustration

The Games And Playes Of The Chesse William Caxton
The Games and Playes of the Chesse, after an engraving by William Caxton, published 1474. From Histoire de La Gravure, published 1880

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers (kneeling, second from left, wearing a tabard displaying his armorials) and William Caxton (kneeling)

CAXTONs HOUSE, IN THE ALMONRY, TAKEN DOWN NOVEMBER, 1845. William Caxton (ca. 1415 1422 ca. March 1492) was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

A Knight, from Caxtons Game of the Chess (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF147914 A Knight, from Caxtons Game of the Chess (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Caxtons Printing Office, The Almonry, Westminster (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF147913 Caxtons Printing Office, The Almonry, Westminster (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

CAXTONs HOUSE, IN THE ALMONRY, TAKEN DOWN NOVEMBER, 1845. William Caxton (ca. 1415 1422 ca. March 1492) was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

William Caxton (circa 1422 - 1491)
William Caxton (c1422 - 1491) the first man to print and published books in England (1476). Cadxon reading proofs fresh off the press. From " Great Inventors", London c 1882

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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.