Printing Collection (page 8)

Nuts & Leaves Pattern
Lino cut of nuts & leaves. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

Footballer
Lino cut of footballer. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

Fish Pattern
Lino cut of a fish pattern printed blue. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

Clown (Pink)
Lino cut of a clown printed in pink. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

Clown (Black)
Lino cut of a clown printed in black. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

A Boy Watching Yachts
Lino cut of a boy watching a yacht. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

A Boy Drawing
Lino cut of a boy drawing. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

Along the shore at Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Scotland - Painted by artist Alexander Cameron for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon - Painted 1939 Date: 1939

Evening over the Arran Peaks, Isle of Arran, Scotland - from the Lamlash to Brodick Road - Painted by artist Alexander Cameron for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Lochranza Casle, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland - Painted by artist Alexander Cameron for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon - Painted 1939 Date: 1939

Lithography stones, Parc Metallurgique, Dommartin-le-Franc
Lithography stones of plans for metalwork, used for printing, exhibited at the Parc Metallurgique or Metallurgic Park, an interpretation centre for ancient and contemporary metallurgy

History of the Conquest of Mexico
Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population)

White Star Line, RMS Titanic off Cherbourg, French postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, rare French postcard showing the ship at night off Cherbourg, all lights on, with pink caption ?Le Titanic en rade de Cherbourg le soir du 10 avril 1912 ? Collection P

Poster, Make 1929 A White Star Holiday Year
Poster, White Star Line agent's poster, Make 1929 A White Star Holiday Year, join our Atlantic Holiday Club now. Shows the RMS Olympic

Poster, White Star Line to United States and Canada
Poster, rare White Star Line agent's poster from Southampton, Cherbourg, Liverpool, Queenstown to USA and Canada. Printed by Liverpool Printing and Stationery Company. 24ins. 40ins

Travel poster on linen, White Star Line, Europe America
TRAVEL POSTER: Rare lithograph in colours backed onto linen. Walter Thomas White Star Line Europe America. Printed by the Liverpool Printing and Stationery Company. 25ins. 39ins

The Engravers Workshop, Engraving and Printing on Copper Date: 1853

Inking the Copper Plate, Engraving and Printing on Copper Date: 1853

The Printing Press Room, Engraving and Printing on Copper Date: 1853

The Copperplate Press, Engraving and Printing on Copper Date: 1853

The Lithographer, viewing a three-colour process print Date: 1904

A. W. Duncan & Co Advertisement
An advertisement for A. W. Duncan & Co Ltd. a printing company based in Liverpool. The image shows a man skiing. Qualities demanded in fine printing as in skiing. Date: circa 1939

Henry Hildesley Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement page for Henry Hildesley Ltd. commercial art and printing company. Date: circa 1939

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, three illustrations
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic brochure, printed by Liverpool Printing and Stationery Co Ltd, published May 1911, likely to coincide with Titanic's launch

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic - calendar
Rare White Star Line calendar with impressed lettering Olympic and Titanic, the largest steamers in the World'. The transatlantic Southampton to New York route is advertised as are several other

White Star Line - three pocket books
White Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co

White Star Line, calendar
White Star Line - rare complete Liverpool Printing Stationery Company White Star calendar showing a different liner/view for each month. Date: 1905

RMS Titanic - William Logan Gwinn items
RMS Titanic - items relating to William Logan Gwinn (or Gwynne), Postal Clerk who lost his life at the age of 37 when the ship sank

Ancient printing office with people at work

New York police identifying criminals using different methods, known as the Bertillon System. Face and head measurement were taken to ensure identity

Operators of a Type Composing Machine
Two men operate a type composing machine. The machines collect and arrange the metal types used in early film photographic printing processes, a job previously done by human hand

Advert, The Burlington Engraving Co Ltd, London
Advert, engraver engraving a printing plate for the Burlington Engraving Co Ltd, Goswell Road, London EC1 Date: 1928

Dog begging for meal - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Three puppies in pet shop cage - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Pekingese dog - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Easter chick hatching from egg - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Cartoon style rabbit with egg - 1950s printer's block
Cartoon style rabbit with large egg - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Cartoon style rabbit - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog playing with a ball - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Bulldog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog and cat - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog's head in profile - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Shaggy dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Terrier dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Alsatian dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Spaniel's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

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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.