1533 Edward III’s Campaign in France and the Battle of Crécy — Tudor-Era Fabyan Chronicle Leaf,
A striking early English printed leaf from Robert Fabyan’s Chronicle of England and France, bearing pages 221–222 and recounting Edward III’s campaign through France in 1346.
The narrative describes the capture and plundering of Caen, the English advance toward Paris, the destruction and rebuilding of bridges, and the crossing of the River Somme. It culminates in an account of the celebrated Battle of Crécy and Edward’s victory over the French army. Particularly engaging is Fabyan’s observation that English and French chroniclers favored their respective nations when describing the campaign.
Printed on both sides in two columns of bold Gothic blackletter, with a decorative woodcut initial and printed marginal annotations. An accompanying modern label identifies the leaf as William Rastell’s London printing of 1533, issued during Henry VIII’s reign; the precise edition remains unverified.
An appealing piece for collectors of Tudor printing, medieval warfare, and the Hundred Years’ War.
Condition: Age toning, scattered spotting and staining, creasing, and edge wear. Binding-edge notches and small marginal and corner losses are visible. Text remains clearly legible on both sides. Modern identification label accompanies the leaf. Offered as one detached leaf, comprising two printed pages.
A striking early English printed leaf from Robert Fabyan’s Chronicle of England and France, bearing pages 221–222 and recounting Edward III’s campaign through France in 1346.
The narrative describes the capture and plundering of Caen, the English advance toward Paris, the destruction and rebuilding of bridges, and the crossing of the River Somme. It culminates in an account of the celebrated Battle of Crécy and Edward’s victory over the French army. Particularly engaging is Fabyan’s observation that English and French chroniclers favored their respective nations when describing the campaign.
Printed on both sides in two columns of bold Gothic blackletter, with a decorative woodcut initial and printed marginal annotations. An accompanying modern label identifies the leaf as William Rastell’s London printing of 1533, issued during Henry VIII’s reign; the precise edition remains unverified.
An appealing piece for collectors of Tudor printing, medieval warfare, and the Hundred Years’ War.
Condition: Age toning, scattered spotting and staining, creasing, and edge wear. Binding-edge notches and small marginal and corner losses are visible. Text remains clearly legible on both sides. Modern identification label accompanies the leaf. Offered as one detached leaf, comprising two printed pages.
