Lightboxes
Cart
alb3806108

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.
Share
pinterestPinterest
twitterTwitter
facebookFacebook
emailEmail

Add to another lightbox

Add to another lightbox
add to lightbox print share
Do you already have an account? Sign in
You do not have an account? Register
Buy this image
Loading...
Title:
William Caxton, English Printer
Caption:
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.
Credit:
Album / Science Source / New York Public Library
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
Rights questions?
Image size:
2889 x 3793 px | 31.4 MB
Print size:
24.5 x 32.1 cm | 9.6 x 12.6 in (300 dpi)
Keywords: