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The History of Godefrey of Boloyne and of the Conquest of Jerusalem
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1893 (Publication)
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- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
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One of 300 copies on Flower paper, printed in red and black with text in Troy type and glossary in Chaucer, wood-engraved title, borders and initials designed by William Morris.
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"This new edition of William Caxton's Godeffroy of Boloyne, done after the first edition, was corrected for the press by H. Halliday Sparling, and printed by me, William Morris, at the Kelmscott Press ... Hammersmith ... 1893"--Colophon; Presented by Jane Morris in memory
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One of Caxton's most important works, according to Morris, and with many ornaments including the the first use of the larger Kelmscott's printers mark. It was also the first book to be sold by the press itself and not through a publisher.
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- English
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- Latin
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Access to rare books is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, in cases where the item in unavailable at another UK repository.
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A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School's Policy on Archive and Heritage Collections, and under provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce images of items in the custody of Westminster School must be sought from its Governing Body.
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- English
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- Latin