William Caxton, English merchant, diplomat and writer
William Caxton (c1422 - 1491), English merchant, diplomat, writer, printer and bookseller, thought to be the first person to introduce the printing press to England, in 1476. Portrait with associated locations -- the Weald of Kent (top), Westminster Abbey (left), the Almonry (right), Hall of the Mercers Company (below). Also incorporating initial letters and other designs from Caxton's works
Picture No
12548460
Media ID
47664433
Size
4207px x 6027px
(4.8MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in The Penny Magazine', January 1841, page 1
Date
15th century
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