Printing Collection (page 6)

German advert for paper factory
3780646 German advert for paper factory; (add.info.: Geman advert for the Gustav Schauffelen paper factory in Heilbron am Neckar, Wurttemberg. Picture shows Heilbron market place and town hall)

History of Paper: Using palm leaves
3787652 History of Paper: Using palm leaves; (add.info.: History of Paper: Using palm leaves in India. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta'). 1913

Miniature Painting of God Krishna
3610152 Miniature Painting of God Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt
3787654 History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt; (add.info.: History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt, c. 300 BC)

History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt
3787658 History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt; (add.info.: History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

Printing press 1511 (engraving)
3773345 Printing press 1511 (engraving); (add.info.: The earliest known representation from title page of Hegesippuss Historia de Bello Judaico printed by Jodocus Badius Ascensius, Paris, 1511)

William Caxton and his printing press, Westminster, London. His visitors depicted here are probably King Edward IV and his Queen, Elizabeth Woodville. Date: circa 1477

Lithographic printing-press 1876
Printer and his apprentice, putting on the ink on the pre-made etched stone. Date: 1876

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

Angie and Den from EastEnders showed up in the East End. Den (Leslie Grantham) and Angie (Anita Dobson) visited an East End printing works to see their 1986 calendar roll off the presses

Evening Gazette Newspaper, Gazette Buildings, 105-111 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, 1963

Printers of the Herald Express in 1991 with the press which used to roll up to seven times a day. Newspaper printing

The old linotype machines in use at the Braddons Hill Road West offices of the Herald in the early 1980s. Torquay Newspaper

linotype machines at the Bristol Evening Post presses 1970s

Commander Bill Boaks working in his one man staffed office in his Kingston home. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Comp room at King and Hutchings printers, Uxbridge circa 1932

King and Hutchings printers, Uxbridge circa 1932

The Sun Newspaper, launched by owners IPC, International Publishing Corporation, to replace the Daily Herald. First published in Manchester on Tuesday 15th September 1964

Printers in the compositors room of King and Hutchings, Uxbridge, Greater London. Circa 1929

A modern printing press is demonstrated at the London School of Printing and Kindred Trades. Circa 1950

Lilies, 1897 (hand-coloured collotype)
3077215 Lilies, 1897 (hand-coloured collotype) by Ogawa, Kazumasa (also Ogawa, Isshin) (1860-1930); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

Lotus, 1896 (hand-coloured collotype)
3077205 Lotus, 1896 (hand-coloured collotype) by Ogawa, Kazumasa (also Ogawa, Isshin) (1860-1930); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

Lily, 1896 (hand-coloured collotype)
3077201 Lily, 1896 (hand-coloured collotype) by Ogawa, Kazumasa (also Ogawa, Isshin) (1860-1930); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

A linotype operator
A newspaper linotyper at work in the 1940s

The composing room
Printers in the composing room of the Daily Mail in the 1940s

Guy Fawkes Day From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of

Three Women outside by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - they are wearing mostly pink outfits, one has a parasol, the other two have fans. Date: late 18th century

A Cherry Blossom Branch by Ogata Kenzan (1663-1747) Date: circa 1810s

Two Women by the riverside by Katsukawa Shuncho
Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - a Japanese designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints - Two women by the riverside. Date: late 18th century

A Comic Map of Holy Russia - 1854

Augsburg

Jean Guttemberg

Mary (Wife of George V)

Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (Wife of William Iv)

King William Iv

Caroline of Brunswick (Wife of George Iv)

King George Iv

Charlotte of Mecklenburg (Wife of George Iii)

King George Iii

Caroline of Ansbach (Wife of George Ii)

King George Ii

King George I

Queen Mary Ii

King William Iii

King James Ii

Catherine of Braganza (Wife of Charles Ii)

King Charles Ii

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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.