The legendary history of the cross: a series of 64 woodcuts from a Dutch book

Bound in vellum; printed in gold and black; top edges stained red. Clasps. ; The introduction contains an extract from Caxton's translation of the Golden legend (p. xix-lxi) on the 'Invention' or, finding of the holy cross, with reproductions of Fisher's drawings of fresco paintings formerly in the Chapel of Trinity church at Stratford-upon-Avon. ; The facsimile of Veldener's book is reproduced from J. Ph. Berjeau's facsimile edition, entitled: Geschiedenis van het heylighe cruys; or, History of the holy cross . London, 1863. ; Title within ornamental border; initials, head and tail pieces; st... Mehr ...