Printing Press Collection

Gutenbergs printing press, 1450s
Gutenberg and Fust with the first printing press, Germany, 1450s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cylinder printing press, 1800s
Hoe printing press, showing type locked on the bed and overlays fixed on the cylinder; ink rollers on far right, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Printing press used by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), U. S. statesman and scientist. Colored engraving

Antique printing press
Antique illustration of printing press typography machine

Printing the Daily Telegraph newspaper, London, c1900 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

BUSN2P-00001
Book and magazine printing press at Harper & Bros. New York City, early 1900s. Printed halftone of a photograph

Sheet of paper peeling away from a printing forme imprinted with the letters ABC and image of a flower

BANK NOTE PRINTING PRESS. Steam printing-press at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D. C
BANK NOTE PRINTING PRESS. Steam printing-press at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. Line engraving, 1890

COPPER PLATE PRINTER, 1807. A copper plate printer. Wood engraving from The Book of Trades, by Whitehall, 1807

The Copper-plate Engraver, from Iets voor Allen a book of trades by Abraham van St
XJF387469 The Copper-plate Engraver, from Iets voor Allen a book of trades by Abraham van St. Clara, 1736 (engraving) by Luyken, Caspar (1672-1708) and Luyken

BANK NOTE PRINTING PRESS. Numbering machine at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D. C
BANK NOTE PRINTING PRESS. Numbering machine at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. Line engraving, 1890

PRINTING OFFICE, 1861. Women employed as compositors at a printing office in London, England. Color engraving, 1861

An Applegarth and Cowper printing press
5311956 An Applegarth and Cowper printing press; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Applegarth and Cowper printing press. This steam-powered machine was a development of Konig's 1814 prototype)

Police raid on a Nihilist printing press in St Petersburg approx
5306958 Police raid on a Nihilist printing press in St Petersburg approx; (add.info.: Police raid on a Nihilist printing press in St Petersburg approx. 1880)

Printing press, 15th century
6118771 Printing press, 15th century; (add.info.: A printing press in Haarlem, Netherlands in the mid 15th century.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

William Caxton (circa 1422 - 1491)
2603866 William Caxton (circa 1422 - 1491); (add.info.: William Caxton (c1422 - 1491) the first man to print and published books in England (1476). Cadxon reading proofs fresh off the press

Early artists and printers at work (litho)
8676240 Early artists and printers at work (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early artists and printers at work)

Friedrich Konig, Koenig, 1774-1833 (engraving)
8632288 Friedrich Konig, Koenig, 1774-1833 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Konig, Koenig, 1774-1833)

The Invention of Copper Engraving, c.1591 (engraving)
8690956 The Invention of Copper Engraving, c.1591 (engraving) by Galle, Philips (1537-1612); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Philips Galle).

An engraving depicting a French double-cylinder book printing press with set-off and paper folding apparatus
5310961 An engraving depicting a French double-cylinder book printing press with set-off and paper folding apparatus, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Printer's workshop showing setting of type in background and puller and hand printing with finished pages ready for
5668953 Printer's workshop showing setting of type in background and puller and hand printing with finished pages ready for binding; (add.info)

Engraving depicting the largest printing press in the world, 19th century (engraving)
3521999 Engraving depicting the largest printing press in the world, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the largest printing press in the world); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Badius hand operated screw press in action
3478826 A Badius hand operated screw press in action; (add.info.: Woodcut from 1520 by Jodocus Badius (1462-1535), also known as Josse Badius a pioneer of the printing industry

Interior 15th century printing press works
6117441 Interior 15th century printing press works; (add.info.: Interior of a 15th century printing press works.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

The Applegarth & Cowper's rotary printing press
5310022 The Applegarth & Cowper's rotary printing press; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Applegarth & Cowper's rotary printing press)

The Printing Press (colour litho)
8673826 The Printing Press (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Printing Press)

Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468)
2603863 Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468); (add.info.: Johann Gutenberg (c1400 - 1468) reading proofs while his assistant works the printing press

A printing press powered by a steam engine, 1850
3478695 A printing press powered by a steam engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a printing press powered by a steam engine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Johannes Gutenberg
5308526 Johannes Gutenberg.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Gutenberg examining the first page of the Bible as it came off the press)

Statue of Laurens Jansz. Coster in Haarlem, 1780-1836. Creator: Johannes Jelgerhuis
Statue of Laurens Jansz. Coster in Haarlem, 1780-1836

Ah! Tu veux te frotter à la presse!!, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! Tu veux te frotter a la presse!!, 1833. Printer, crushing colleague in printing press: Ah! You want to rub shoulders with the press!!'

Visit of the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred to Messrs. Day and Son's Lithographic Establishment, [London], 1856. Royal visit to the printing workshop of the lithographers to the Queen

Goudy, Frederick, Mr. at his printing press, 1924 Mar. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goudy, Frederick, Mr. at his printing press, 1924 Mar. 15

Roaring Girl, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Roaring Girl, Los Angeles, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse..."Roaring Girl" by John C. Moffitt...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Bureau engraving & printing - stamp division, between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bureau engraving & printing - stamp division, between 1890 and 1910. Photograph shows interior view with women working at machines in the stamp division of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Stamp Division, between 1889 and 1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Stamp Division, between 1889 and 1890. Photograph shows woman and man printing sheet of stamps

Self-Portrait, 1897. Creator: William Strang
Self-Portrait, 1897

De près ou de loin tous les métiers ont besoin d'être touchés par un reflet de l'art... 1887
De pres ou de loin tous les metiers ont besoin d'etre touches par un reflet de l'art : Les metiers : Esquisse pour la salle de dessin de l'ecole de la rue Dombasle

G.N. Press Car, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. G.N. Press Car, between 1913 and 1918
G.N. Press Car, between 1913 and 1918. Men in printing workshop

Interior of the Lemercier Lithographic Printing House, n.d. Creator: Charles Villemin
Interior of the Lemercier Lithographic Printing House, n.d. Probably by Charles Villemin

G.N. Press Car, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. G.N. Press Car, between 1913 and 1918
G.N. Press Car, between 1913 and 1918. Men in printing works

Stamp machine, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Stamp machine, between 1910 and 1917
Stamp machine, between 1910 and 1917. Postage stamps being printed

Pressmen at work in printing shop, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or1900

The inland printer. Christmas number MDCCXCIX, c1899 (?). Creator: William H Bradley
The inland printer. Christmas number MDCCXCIX, c1899 (?)

Near or far all trades need to be touched by a reflection of art: Trades: Sketch for the... 1887
Near or far all trades need to be touched by a reflection of art: Trades: Sketch for the drawing room in the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1887

Compositors working in printing shop, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or1900

Card-Maker, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Card-Maker, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

British Institution Exhibition - "The First Impression" - painted by H. Selous, 1850. Creator: Smyth
British Institution Exhibition - "The First Impression" - painted by H. Selous, 1850. Engraving of a painting in a London exhibition:..one of Mr

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"The Evolution of Printing Press: From Gutenberg to Modern Times" In the 1450s, Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his invention of the printing press. This ingenious device allowed for mass production of books and paved the way for a new era of knowledge dissemination. Fast forward to the 1800s, and we witness another milestone in printing technology with the introduction of the cylinder printing press. This innovation further increased efficiency and speed in producing printed materials. Benjamin Franklin, known not only as a U. S. Statesman but also as a scientist, utilized a unique printing press during his lifetime. His contribution to this field exemplifies how individuals from diverse backgrounds can leave their mark on history. Today, antique printing presses serve as reminders of our rich heritage in print media. These beautifully crafted machines tell stories through their intricate mechanisms and timeless designs. One such example is BUSN2P-00001 - an iconic symbol representing countless hours spent perfecting each detail to create flawless prints that captivated readers worldwide. Imagine peeling away a sheet of paper imprinted with letters ABC and an elegant flower motif - capturing both simplicity and beauty within one piece. Transport yourself back to early 1900s London when newspapers like The Daily Telegraph were printed using massive machinery that brought news into people's homes every day. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington D. C. , showcased its prowess by employing steam-powered banknote printing presses in 1890. These impressive machines ensured secure currency production while embracing technological advancements. Delve even deeper into history, where copper plate printers meticulously engraved images onto plates for reproduction purposes – an art form preserved within Whitehall's Book of Trades from 1807. Witnessing numbering machines at work within banknote printing presses highlights precision engineering combined with artistic finesse - safeguarding currencies against counterfeiting threats since time immemorial. And finally, let us not forget those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.