Printing Collection (page 13)

View of a printing workshop: the typographer and the character maker
JLJ4566181 View of a printing workshop: the typographer and the character maker. Lithograph of Bineteau, 19th century. by French School

Printing: Greek case and upper casseau of the second part - "
XEE4148457 Printing: Greek case and upper casseau of the second part - " La Grande Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences

Printing: typographic machine by M. Alauzet, 1862. Engraving in "
XEE4162850 Printing: typographic machine by M. Alauzet, 1862. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'295 of 6 December 1862

Imperiale printing, Paris, 1860: the tremperie. To receive ink properly
XEE4147536 Imperiale printing, Paris, 1860: the tremperie. To receive ink properly, the paper is asparagus with water. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'151 of 3 March 1860

Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts and Professions by Denis Diderot
XEE4148955 Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts and Professions by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean d Alembert (1717-1783) by French School

Portrait of Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne (1734-1806) (also Retif de La Bretone
XEE4156369 Portrait of Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne (1734-1806) (also Retif de La Bretone) - by Binet, engraving, 1785

15th century printing press - 19th century facsimile
LSE4084726 15th century printing press - 19th century facsimile by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Printing press: printing press of the newspaper "Le Siecle"
XEE4136779 Printing press: printing press of the newspaper " Le Siecle" in Paris. Engraving from 1857 in " Le Musee Des Sciences" by Unknown Artist

Francois 1st in Robert Estiennes studio - engraving, 19th century
LSE4103516 Francois 1st in Robert Estiennes studio - engraving, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois 1st in Robert Estiennes studio - engraving)

Composition, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)
1766893 Composition, c.1820-35 (porcelain) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typographie / Composition)

A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo
985835 A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo, 1597 (half-page coloured engraving, letterpress printing) by Flemish School

The Gutenberg Bible, Mainz c. 1450-55
CH15829 The Gutenberg Bible, Mainz c.1450-55 by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first major book printed in west; rubrication)

John Guttemberg, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to
4071276 John Guttemberg, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving) by Mentz

Facade du Cercle de la librairie et de l imprimerie, a Paris, boulevard Saint-Germain (engraving)
3646068 Facade du Cercle de la librairie et de l imprimerie, a Paris, boulevard Saint-Germain (engraving) by French School

Statue de Franklin, a Boston (engraving)
3645116 Statue de Franklin, a Boston (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue de Franklin, a Boston. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1861)

A Newspaper Printed by the Suns Rays (engraving)
3627824 A Newspaper Printed by the Suns Rays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Newspaper Printed by the Suns Rays)

A woodcut of a scene from the story of Till Eulenspiegel. (engraving)
3647892 A woodcut of a scene from the story of Till Eulenspiegel. (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Till Eulenspiegel depicted with owl and mirror (engraving)
3647886 Till Eulenspiegel depicted with owl and mirror (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Till Eulenspiegel depicted with owl and mirror)

Lithographic printing (colour litho)
3630289 Lithographic printing (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographic printing)

William Caslon, English typographer (mezzotint)
3638255 William Caslon, English typographer (mezzotint) by Faber, John, the younger (c.1695-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caslon (1692-1766), English typographer, 1740

A 19th century European print shop
6118741 A 19th century European print shop by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: After a late 19th century work.); Photo eKen Welsh; out of copyright

Properties that figured in Philadelphias wonderful pageant (b / w photo)
6002648 Properties that figured in Philadelphias wonderful pageant (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Block-books from the collection of the Spencer Libray at Althorp House, Northamptonshire (litho)
6014133 Block-books from the collection of the Spencer Libray at Althorp House, Northamptonshire (litho) by English School

Caxton presenting his first book to King Edward IV (litho)
5988755 Caxton presenting his first book to King Edward IV (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caxton presenting his first book to King Edward IV)

Printers mark of Johann Frobens (c. 1460 -1527) showing two hands holding
5615734 Printers mark of Johann Frobens (c.1460 -1527) showing two hands holding the caduceus from the 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

L & Co Ship 1726 logo used by Longmans Green and Company (now Longmans
5615712 L & Co Ship 1726 logo used by Longmans Green and Company (now Longmans ) as its publishers or printers device from around 1880

Label of Jean Temporal, French printer from Lyon, 16th Century (engraving)
6029315 Label of Jean Temporal, French printer from Lyon, 16th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label of Jean Temporal, French printer from Lyon)

Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving)
6030386 Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1625894 Sketches in the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the International Exhibition)

The Caxton Memorial Celebration (engraving)
1106411 The Caxton Memorial Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caxton Memorial Celebration)

Alois Senefelder, German inventor of lithoy (chromolitho)
1094014 Alois Senefelder, German inventor of lithoy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alois Senefelder, German inventor of lithography)

Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho)
961474 Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press)

The Death of Buddha (litho)
961213 The Death of Buddha (litho) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of oriental printing and engraving. The Death of Buddha; facsimile of an old Chinese print)

Page from the Psalmorum Codex (colour litho)
961154 Page from the Psalmorum Codex (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Invention of Printing (engraving)
961601 Invention of Printing (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invention of Printing, Gutenberg taking the First Proof)

The Croniche of Marco Antonio Sabellico (colour litho)
961139 The Croniche of Marco Antonio Sabellico (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card (engraving)
983955 Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card)

Hand press (chromolitho)
977704 Hand press (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand press. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Anniversary of the Little Boys Homes at Farningham and Swanley, the Home at Farningham (engraving)
1062359 The Anniversary of the Little Boys Homes at Farningham and Swanley, the Home at Farningham (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Em Stivin printing and publishing office, Prague (colour litho)
982697 Em Stivin printing and publishing office, Prague (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Em Stivin printing and publishing office, Prague)

"The Illustrated London News"Steam Printing Machines (engraving)
1100893 " The Illustrated London News" Steam Printing Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gutenberg 1400-1468 (engraving)
727834 Gutenberg 1400-1468 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gutenberg 1400-1468)

The Illustrated London News steam printing machines (engraving)
583454 The Illustrated London News steam printing machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustrated Journalism (engraving)
583010 Illustrated Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Journalism)

Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition (engraving)
605160 Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ewart Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition)

Messrs Day and Sons lithographic establishment (engraving)
605058 Messrs Day and Sons lithographic establishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Guttemberg (engraving)
558512 Jean Guttemberg (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Guttemberg.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

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"From Gutenberg's Press to Modern Printing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1450s, when Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his printing press. This invention marked a turning point in history, making books more accessible and knowledge easier to disseminate. Fast forward to the 1800s, where the cylinder printing press took center stage. This innovation allowed for faster and more efficient production of newspapers and other printed materials. In the early 1900s, coal tar became a game-changer in the printing industry as it provided vibrant colors for lithographic prints. The Daily Telegraph's bustling printing room was filled with these colorful masterpieces that captivated readers. Meanwhile, across Europe, Martin Luther shook religious institutions with his famous "95 Theses" printed on a press similar to Gutenberg's. These bold statements sparked a reformation movement that forever changed Christianity. Typesetting by hand was an art form practiced diligently at Morning Post newspaper in London. Skilled typesetters meticulously arranged individual letters into words and sentences before they were pressed onto paper. Benjamin Franklin himself utilized a printing press during his lifetime as he pursued both political and scientific endeavors. His contributions extended beyond statesmanship; they also encompassed advancements in communication technology. Imagine standing amidst towering shelves filled with books produced by Gutenberg's revolutionary press - truly awe-inspiring. These volumes represent centuries of knowledge preserved through print. Traveling further north brings us to Glen Rosa on Scotland's Isle of Arran, where Cir Mohr stands majestically against picturesque landscapes. Even here, one can find evidence equipment used by German printers who settled there long ago. Printing has come a long way since its humble beginnings but remains an integral part of our lives today. Whether it be newspapers or novels, brochures or business cards - each piece is crafted using techniques developed over centuries.