Hier begynneth the book callid the myrrour of the worlde or thymage of the same.
Alternate Title(s):
Myrrour of the worlde or thymage of the same.
Published / Created:
[Westminster, William Caxton, 1481]
Physical Description:
[100] leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. (fol.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
An encyclopedia of astronomy, geography, cosmology, zoology, and other sciences.
Exhibition History:
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
Subject Terms:
Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Early works to 1800. | Geography -- Early works to 1800. | Illustration of books -- 15th century -- Great Britain. | Paget, Arthur, Sir, 1777-1840 -- Provenance. | Paget, John Moore, b. 1791 -- Autograph. | Paget, Richard, Sir, 1869-19 -- Bookplate, 1792. | Payne, Roger -- Bookbinder. | Incunabula in Yale Library.
Form/Genre:
Woodcuts.
Contributors:
Gautier, of Metz, fl. 1245. | Gossuin, of Metz, attributed name. | Vincent, of Beauvais, -1264, attributed name. | Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, tr.