Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye by Raoul Lefevre. William Caxton, Bruges, 1473. First edition, folio, pp. 702. Blue leather binding on wooden boards with elaborate ornaments in gilt, bevelled edges of covers flush, spine divided in compartments lettered and ornamented in gilt, morocco hinges, gilt edges. Thick leather cords on spine with gatherings sewn, original pastedowns, vellum spine-lining of extremal gatherings with stitching intact and gilt-lettered. English translation by William Caxton. Text in 31 lines, various lettertypes, printing in red, initials supplied in red with manuscript guide letters, manuscript quiring. First printed book in English translated, published and printed by William Caxton.
