Printing Collection (page 5)

The King of France Francois I (1494-1547), protector of the arts and letters
ELD4883233 The King of France Francois I (1494-1547), protector of the arts and letters, visiting the workshops of the printers Estienne (Robert Estienne)

Jeffrey & co's Artistic wallpapers advertisement. c.1890s
STC255753 Jeffrey & co's Artistic wallpapers advertisement. c.1890s; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shows wallpaper making by hand block work); The Stapleton Collection

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): typographers pose with a model of a newspaper page to print, 1900
LUX4761135 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): typographers pose with a model of a newspaper page to print, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Hand holding a small blank pinch, which the user of the image can fill by writing a text of his choice
PCT4297841 Hand holding a small blank pinch, which the user of the image can fill by writing a text of his choice and pointing the image horizontally

Woodblock printing adapted from Chinese methods dating to 11thcCentury before the invention of movable type
527697 Woodblock printing adapted from Chinese methods dating to 11thcCentury before the invention of movable type. 18th-19th century (Wooden printing block with print on paper)

ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond D'(1717-1783). English philosopher, writer and mathematician.; DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784)
CUL4875799 ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond D'(1717-1783). English philosopher, writer and mathematician.; DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). English erudite writer and philosopher. Type in press

The Gutenberg Bible
529809 The Gutenberg Bible; (add.info.: First major book printed with a movable type printing press in the West, marking the start of the "Gutenberg Revolution")

Jane Austen Persuasion, 1897 (engraving)
534404 Jane Austen Persuasion, 1897 (engraving); (add.info.: Jane Austen Persuasion. Austen's last novel published 1818)

History of printing: Page of the Bible of Johannes Gutenberg. Bible of 42 lines printed in the 1450s
NWI4939068 History of printing: Page of the Bible of Johannes Gutenberg. Bible of 42 lines printed in the 1450s, probably the first printing of moving characters

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

Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from case in front of them
531519 Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from case in front of them. Centre back type is being inked ready to be printed on to paper in flatbed screwjack

Title page from The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid by Oliver Byrne published in 1847
5668983 Title page from The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid by Oliver Byrne published in 1847; (add.info.: Photograph of title page from original 1847 first edition)

History of printing: Johannes Gutenberg and Johann Fust (1400-1466) in the workshop with the first press in Germany
NWI4939221 History of printing: Johannes Gutenberg and Johann Fust (1400-1466) in the workshop with the first press in Germany, years 1450

Title page Two Treatises of Government: John Locke, 2nd edition 1694, First, attack on Divine Right of Kings: Second
528509 Title page Two Treatises of Government: John Locke, 2nd edition 1694, First, attack on Divine Right of Kings: Second, dealing with Rights of Man

Censorship: "The forbidden books are stripped and pulped". 19th century (engraving)
ELD4890033 Censorship: "The forbidden books are stripped and pulped". 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

History of printing: Press by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, years 1450. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4939137 History of printing: Press by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, years 1450. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of printing: Press by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz)

Page from Gutenberg's Bible (c1455)
531632 Page from Gutenberg's Bible (c1455).; Universal History Archive/UIG

Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water)
527933 Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water). Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1834.; Universal History Archive/UIG

History of printing: first test of the Bible printed by the press of Johannes Gensfleisch Gutenberg (1400-1468)
ELD4840130 History of printing: first test of the Bible printed by the press of Johannes Gensfleisch Gutenberg (1400-1468) represented with Johann Fust (1400-1466)

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SERGIO ORTIZ

All letters in the alphabet: round letters in uppercase
DUV4203020 All letters in the alphabet: round letters in uppercase, round letters in lowercase and all numbers in round. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings, circa 1880

Some of the workers in a section of the Bemrose printing works at Aintrees Long Lane. Liverpool, 16th January 1946

Little Red Devil statue, symbol of a printer, in York, Yorkshire, England
Little Red Devil statue, symbol of a printer, in Stonegate in York, Yorkshire, England

GEOMETRIC LINE
SERGIO ORTIZ

Old Heidelberg
3780654 Old Heidelberg; (add.info.: Old Heidelberg by H. Hoffmann reproduced in a German printers catalogue, 1902. Die Graphischen Kunste der Gegenwart by Theodor Goebe, 1902); Lebrecht History

Rapid press machine advert
3780653 Rapid press machine advert; (add.info.: German advert for the Frankenthal Albert and Co. machine manufacturers showing a rapid press machine. From printers catalogue, 1902)

German advert for chromotype machines
3780652 German advert for chromotype machines; (add.info.: German advert for the Johannisberg machine factory, showing a chromotype machine. From German printers catalogue)

German advertisement for electric stove
3780661 German advertisement for electric stove; (add.info.: German advert for the Elektra electric heating and cooking stove. Taken from a German printers catalogue, 1902)

Moritz Hermann von Jacobi
3780660 Moritz Hermann von Jacobi; (add.info.: Moritz Hermann von Jacobi, the inventor of galvanoplastics: 21 September 1801 - 10 March 1874 Die Graphischen Kunste der Gegenwart by Theodor Goebe)

German Sewing machine advert for poster material
3780643 German Sewing machine advert for poster material; (add.info.: GemanSewing machine advert for poster material showing a girl using a sewing machine in traditional German dress)

History of Paper: Paper roll manufacture
3787657 History of Paper: Paper roll manufacture; (add.info.: History of Paper: Paper roll manufacture. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

In the twilight
3780670 In the twilight; (add.info.: In the twilight. German house with trees and lit windows, Based on the lithograph by G. Kampmann)

Reed song score
3780668 Reed song score; (add.info.: Reed song score. Decorative surround to a musical setting of Nicolaus Lenau's poem)

German printers advertisement
3780663 German printers advertisement; (add.info.: German advert for the Zollikofer'sche book printers, St. Gallen Die Graphischen Kunste der Gegenwart by Theodor Goebe, 1902); Lebrecht History

Decorated endpaper
3780673 Decorated endpaper; (add.info.: Decorated endpaper with lion rampant motif. From German printers catalogue, 1902. Die Graphischen Kunste der Gegenwart by Theodor Goebe)

Mosaic from the Absis church, Rome
3780667 Mosaic from the Absis church, Rome; (add.info.: Mosaic from the Absis church, Rome, showing Saints Cosmas and Damianus. Sixth century. From German printers catalogue, 1902)

German advert for Printing press with four rollers
3780655 German advert for Printing press with four rollers; (add.info.: German advert for the united Augsburg and Nurnberg machine manufacturers showing a printing press four rollers)

History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand
3787664 History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand; (add.info.: History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand ( Uzbekistan), 13th century

History of Paper: Making Flax Paper
3787656 History of Paper: Making Flax Paper; (add.info.: History of Paper: Making Flax Paper in France. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

The four seasons
3780671 The four seasons; (add.info.: The fours seasons, Fruhling, Sommer, Herbst, Winter - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Test plates from Max Seeger publishers, Stuttgart)

Miniature Painting of Bal Krishna
3610155 Miniature Painting of Bal Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of God Krishna
3610151 Miniature Painting of God Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

German advert for Oscar Brandstetter printers
3780665 German advert for Oscar Brandstetter printers; (add.info.: German advertisement for Oscar Brandstetter printers, Leipzig. Woman holding paint palate)

German printers advertisement
3780662 German printers advertisement; (add.info.: German advert for C G Roder printers, Leipzig. Show their factory, with smoke coming from chimney)

German advert, The Konig and Bauer machine factory
3780656 German advert, The Konig and Bauer machine factory, ; (add.info.: German advert for the Konig and Bauer machine factory, Wurzburg)

Printers advert showing German eagle emblem
3780651 Printers advert showing German eagle emblem; (add.info.: Printers advert showing German eagle emblem. Coat of arms)

German advert for linotype machines
3780650 German advert for linotype machines; (add.info.: German advert for linotype machines from the Mergenthaler type-setting machine factory, Berlin. From printers catalogue, 1902)

German advert for printing paper
3780648 German advert for printing paper; (add.info.: Geman advert for the Stettner paper factory in Duren, North Rhine-Westphalia)

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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.