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Caius, Thomas. Assertio Antiquitatis Oxoniensis Academiae..., first edition, title repaired with slight loss to marginal notes verso, soiled, some staining to lower margin, nineteenth century half calf, upper cover detached, bookplate of Coker Court, 4to, London: Johannis Day, 1574 Thomas Caius (died, May 1572) was an Oxford academic and administrator. This treaty was inspired by the visit to Oxford of Queen Elizabeth I in 1564 and gave strength to the idea that King Alfred founded University College in particular and Oxford University in general.
