[Rarebooks] FS: 1892 Kelmscott press ed. of Caxton's "History of Reynard the Fox"

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(KELMSCOTT PRESS) Caxton, William (trans.). THE HISTORY OF REYNARD THE FOX. 
(Hammersmith: William Morris, at the Kelmscott Press. 1892). Large 4to. 106 
leaves, printed in red & black in Troy type. Double-page ornamental title & 
first leaf of text. With numerous ornamental borders, and large initial 
letters. Edition limited to 300 copies. Orig. limp vellum with 6 silk ties (1 
tie torn off). Vellum a bit soiled. Some light text foxing and endleaves with 
some discoloration due to the silk ties (as usually found).     $4,500.00 
(trade discount allowed)
"Done into English out of Dutch" by William Caxton. Peterson, THE KELMSCOTT 
PRESS, A10.

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