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Caxton William
(c. 1415~1422—1492)

William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer. He was the first English person to work as a printer and the first person to introduce a printing press into England. He was also the first English retailer of books (his London contemporaries were all Dutch, German or French). Caxton's date of birth is unknown, but records... More...

Great Britain, 1976, Woodcut from «The Caterberry Tales»

Great Britain, 1976, The Tretyse of Love

Great Britain, 1976, Game and Playe of Chesse

Great Britain, 1976, Early Printing Press

Great Britain, 1984, Caxton's mark

Great Britain, 2007, William Caxton

Great Britain, 2008, William Caxton

Great Britain, 1976.09.29, Edinburgh. William Caxton

Great Britain, 1976.09.29, London SW2. William Caxton