Printing Collection (page 14)

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

Waiting an audience with Agrippa (chromolitho)
730080 Waiting an audience with Agrippa (chromolitho) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting an audience with Agrippa)

Catalogue plates for Messrs Maple & Co Ltd, London (chromolitho)
730065 Catalogue plates for Messrs Maple & Co Ltd, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catalogue plates for Messrs Maple & Co Ltd, London)

Testimonials for fine printing (chromolitho)
730064 Testimonials for fine printing (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonials for fine printing)

Suttons Amateurs Guide in Horticulture for 1894 (chromolitho)
730052 Suttons Amateurs Guide in Horticulture for 1894 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suttons Amateurs Guide in Horticulture for 1894)

Alf Cooke (chromolitho)
730051 Alf Cooke (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alf Cooke. Illustration for Album of Colour Printing by Alf Cooke, Art Colour Printer to the Queen)

Making a Liebig Chromolithograph (chromolitho)
730043 Making a Liebig Chromolithograph (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Liebig Chromolithograph)

A book press for folio books, 1607 (engraving)
810260 A book press for folio books, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

The Graphic Arts (chromolitho)
735012 The Graphic Arts (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graphic Arts)

A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV (engraving)
669465 A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV)

Johannes Gutenberg (chromolitho)
669329 Johannes Gutenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

One man in his time plays many parts (coloured engraving)
668591 One man in his time plays many parts (coloured engraving) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Private Collection; (add.info.: One man in his time plays many parts! Shakespeare)

Printing in the Fifteenth Century (engraving)
663298 Printing in the Fifteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing in the Fifteenth Century. From Stunde und Handwerker by Jobst Amman)

Varieties of Type (engraving)
2808353 Varieties of Type (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varieties of Type)

Lithographic limestone (chromolitho)
2782523 Lithographic limestone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographic limestone. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Imprimerie solaire (engraving)
2781548 Imprimerie solaire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imprimerie solaire)

En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis, d ou sortaient... (engraving)
2781498 En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis, d ou sortaient... (engraving) by French School

Perrotine, impression mecanique des tissus en plusieurs couleurs (engraving)
2781363 Perrotine, impression mecanique des tissus en plusieurs couleurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perrotine)

Cash Register (chromolitho)
2802096 Cash Register (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cash Register. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Various Pottery Processes (engraving)
2799980 Various Pottery Processes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Pottery Processes)

Jacob Perkins (chromolitho)
2802515 Jacob Perkins (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Perkins. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

Block Printer at Work (engraving)
2800012 Block Printer at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Printer at Work)

Printer (engraving)
2801997 Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Our American Hoe machine with which the Courier Sunday is printed (litho)
2798261 Our American Hoe machine with which the Courier Sunday is printed (litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

So saying he sent for a gallon of beer and gave the toast, Success to Printing (engraving)
2791681 So saying he sent for a gallon of beer and gave the toast, Success to Printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust, the inventors of printing (colour litho)
2792217 Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust, the inventors of printing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust)

From the Tractatus Quinque of Lotharius, printed at Lyons, 1473 (litho)
2787009 From the Tractatus Quinque of Lotharius, printed at Lyons, 1473 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tractatus Quinque of Lotharius)

From the Liber Epistolarum of Barzizius, printed at Paris, 1470 (litho)
2787008 From the Liber Epistolarum of Barzizius, printed at Paris, 1470 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Liber Epistolarum of Barzizius)

From the Fifteen Oes and other Prayers printed by Caxton about 1491 (litho)
2787000 From the Fifteen Oes and other Prayers printed by Caxton about 1491 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the Speculum Christiani, printed by Machlinia in London, c 1485 (litho)
2786997 From the Speculum Christiani, printed by Machlinia in London, c 1485 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Speculum Christiani)

Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne
2603385 Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c.1860 (engraving) by French School

Exhibition of printing and books in the German pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b / w photo)
3098962 Exhibition of printing and books in the German pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Famous craftsmen (colour litho)
3099326 Famous craftsmen (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous craftsmen)

Galliotti, the Astrologer, shewing Louis XI the First Specimen of Printing (engraving)
1612084 Galliotti, the Astrologer, shewing Louis XI the First Specimen of Printing (engraving) by Sauber, Robert (1868-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galliotti, the Astrologer)

The Musee Plantin at Antwerp, House of the Old Printer, Christopher Plantin (engraving)
1614152 The Musee Plantin at Antwerp, House of the Old Printer, Christopher Plantin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musee Plantin at Antwerp)

The Double-action Printing Machine (engraving)
1617451 The Double-action Printing Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Double-action Printing Machine)

Mediterranean Electric Telegraph (engraving)
1608223 Mediterranean Electric Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mediterranean Electric Telegraph)

An old printer sits in an armchair contemplating the fact that modernisation has made him redundant. An appropriate illustration for Printers Pie which was a charitable magazine published by The

Page (2 of 2 - see picture no. 13140287 for first part of article) reporting on the British calico-printing industry. Date: 1899

Page (1 of 2 - see picture no. 13140288) from The Illustrated London News reporting on the British calico-printing industry. Date: 1899

Trades in Regency England: Spar ornaments, pottery ware and salt refiner. Alabaster stone ornaments made in the Peak District on a mantlepiece 52, shop window with pottery from Etruria

Type Blocks (b / w photo)
XJF294023 Type Blocks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Drawers used for storing type blocks of different fonts (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294022 Drawers used for storing type blocks of different fonts (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonts include Cicero Antiqua)

Title page of the Adages of Erasmus, printed by Aldus Manutius in Venice
XJF331786 Title page of the Adages of Erasmus, printed by Aldus Manutius in Venice, 1508 (printed paper & engraving) by Italian School

Ink stick with relief decoration (mixed media)
AME350961 Ink stick with relief decoration (mixed media) by Chinese School; 7.6x1.9x0.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: pine soot, lampblack and glue)

View of the Printing Press aboard the Ivernia (b / w photo)
STC255211 View of the Printing Press aboard the Ivernia (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Eye catching woman
The art print shop Hollerbaum & Schmidt, headquartered in Berlin, founded in 1894 (according to different data, 1889) became the leading poster printing company in Germany under its director Ernst

Print machine room
Part of an advertisement for a printing company

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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.