William Caxton, English Printer
A wood engraving of William Caxton by American artist Bernard Brussel-Smith (1914-1989). William Caxton (1422?-1492) was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer. As far as is known, he was the first English person to work as a printer and the first to introduce a printing press into England. He was also the first English retailer of printed books
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13344909
Media ID
47785477
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2889px x 3793px
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© New York Public Library / Science Source / Mary Evans Picture Library
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