I am sorry it is not in my power to give you any information
that you will deem pleasing, on the subject of the early prints
which you seem to delight in. The fact is, since Dr. Dibdin’s
visit to this Library, the Dean and Chapter thought it
expedient to sell all the Caxtons and other early prints, and
to replace them with more modern works of which they stood in
need; and this is the reason that we had nothing of that sort
to offer to your notice more than what my son shewed you.
If it were in my power I should be happy to gratify every
intelligent stranger; and I am sorry I have no better
information to give you on your favourite pursuit.