The legendary history of the cross : a series of sixty-four woodcuts from a Dutch book published by Veldener, A.D. 1483 /

Device of T. Fisher Unwin on verso of half-title. ; 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 Veledener's book is reproduced from J. Ph. Berjeau's facsimile edition, entitled: Geschiedenis van het heyligighe cruys, or History of the holy cross . London, 1863. ; Title within ornamental border; initials, head and tail pieces; stanzas below woodcuts in... Mehr ...