Dibdin, Thomas Frognall; Spencer, George John [Oth.]: Bibliotheca Spenceriana: or a descriptive catalogue of the books printed in the fifteenth century, and of many valuable first editions, in the library of George John Earl Spencer (Band 4) (London, 1815) [Cicognara, 4650-4]

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Work of Sapience^ WILLIAM CAXTON.

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Roxburgh sale, and perfected (in 2 leaves only) from a copy previously
in his Lordship’s possession, and novv in the library of Mr. Freeling.
The Duke of Devonshire is also in possession of a fine copy.

876. The Werke of Sapience. TVithout Place
or Date. Folio.

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