Here begynneth the legende in latyn legenda aurea that is to saye in Englysshe the golden legende. For lyke as passeth golde in valewe all other metallys. so this legende excelleth all other bookes
Contributors: Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 1613:8.
Publisher: Wynkyn de Worde
Published: 1498
Place of publication: [Westmynster
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 458
Subjects: Christian saints -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Legenda aurea.
Work titles: Legenda aurea.
Notes: By Jacobus de Voragine.

Imprint from STC.

Translated by William Caxton?--STC.

In two parts.

Part 2: leaves 70, 74 and 145 misnumbered 71, 72 and 146.

Woodcut illustration on title page.

Uniform title from STC.

Another edition of STC 24873, published in 1483.

Imperfect; some print faded and show-through; leaves 7 and 32 lacking in part 1.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 24876.

Duff 411.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1978. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1613:08).