The following book disappeared from a NYC residence and is the subject of an insurance claim.
 

Title:  "POLYCRONICON"
1482
William Caxton, Printer
Higden Ranulph, Author
John Trevisa also known as John de Trevisa, Translator

The book is without 4 blanks (a1, 1.1, x2, 55.8) and 7 other leaves (a2, a3, a6, a8, c4, 54.8, 54.7) included here in very fine manuscript facsimile accomplished probably in the 19th century.  Leaves a4, a5 and b1 are possibly provided from another copy with remargining accomplished skillfully.  Leaves CLXIX to CLXXVI, provided herein are probably from another copy and have restoration or remargining in the border areas of the page.  Some remargining at the end of the book.

In a handsome late 18th century binding of maroon calf, decorated in gold on the spine and covers.

Here is the census information:
“The copy is #13 in De Ricci's Census of Caxtons (The Landaff House Copy, sold in 1871, then to Jonathan Peckover (his signature on the flyleaf), and by descent to Lord Peckover of Wisbech.”

 

Please contact James Wynne if you know the whereabouts of this item:

James P. Wynne
Cell:  347-820-0840
Email: jim@artrisk.com