British Printer Collection

Linotype & Machinery Ltd. advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

E. Hamel & Co. advert - There are busy times ahead!, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. Artist: Raines & Porter
Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Gowns - A Study, by Lady Beatrice Graham, 1907. Artist: Soldan & Co
Gowns - A Study, by Lady Beatrice Graham, 1907. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

Hall Braille Stereotyping Machine, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Printing Inks in Tubes - Shackell, Edwards & Co. Ltd. advert, 1907. Artist: Shackell Edwards & Co
Printing Inks in Tubes - Shackell, Edwards & Co. Ltd. advert, 1907. Printed with Shackells inks. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

Advert for Frank Horsell & Co Ltd, 1909. Creator: Unknown
1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Cruise Ship at Sea in Moonlight, 1909. Creator: Unknown
1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Kidds Inks for Striking Effects, 1909. Creator: John Kidd & Co
Kidds Inks for Striking Effects, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Belfast Harbour - Ferry Steps, 1851, (1909). Creator: James Glen Wilson
Belfast Harbour - Ferry Steps, 1851, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Cruise Ship at Sea with Sun, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Cruise Ship at Sea with Sun, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Interested, 1909. Creator: Hermann Clemens Kosel
Interested, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd. advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Product Labels, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Product Labels, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Staff of a West African Government Printing Department, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Staff of a West African Government Printing Department (European Superintendent in centre), 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co

Kast & Ehinger, Stuttgart advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Kast & Ehinger, Stuttgart advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

The Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh, 1909. Creators: Fradelle & Young, John Horsburgh
The Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

An Anxious Moment, 1909. Creator: HC Wharton & Co
An Anxious Moment, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909] From " The British Printer Vol. XXII"

View of Foundry, Southwark Street, 1909. Creator: Unknown
View of Foundry, Southwark Street, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Dalziel Foundry Limited. - Earl Street Premises. Finishers and Sundry Finishing Plant, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Debonair Covers - Ratonal Stropper Razor Blades, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Debonair Covers - Rotonal Stropper Razor Blades, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Perfection with Economy in Colour Work - Samuel Jones & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

The Temple Place Banking Rooms of the Old Colony Trust Company - Moorish Cover, 1909
The Temple Place Banking Rooms of the Old Colony Trust Company Company - Moorish Cover, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

To Printers - The Art Reproduction Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
To Printers - The Art Reproduction Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Kast & Ehinger G. M. B. H. Stuttgart - printed with Blue 3, Red 1 and Rose M 7125 1 / 2, 1909
Kast & Ehinger G.M.B.H. Stuttgart - printed with Blue 3, Red 1 and Rose M 7125 1/2, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

American Dental Office Furniture - Rhododendron Deckle Cage Covers, 1909. Creators: Unknown
American Dental Office Furniture - Rhododendron Deckle Cage Covers, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Christmas Festivities in Rural England, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Festivities in Rural England, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Modern Letterpress Designs - Prize Design, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Modern Letterpress Designs - Prize Design, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Xmas Cheer - Borlans Provision Store, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Xmas Cheer - Borlans Provision Store, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Talk Here About Politics - Jaeneckes Inks advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Talk Here About Politics - Jaeneckes Inks advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

A Styrian College, 1909. Creator: Konrad Heller
A Styrian College, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh - Letterpress Machine Department, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh - Letterpress Machine Department, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Advert for Blackwell & Co, 1909. Creator: Unknown
1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Progress in Typefounding - The Blackfriars Type Foundry, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Progress in Typefounding - The Blackfriars Type Foundry, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Till The Boys Come Home, 1917. Artist: Hazell, Watson and Viney
Till The Boys Come Home, 1917. Women workers during World War I. From The British Printer Vol. XXX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd. London and Leicester, 1917]. (Colorised black and white print)

Stanburys Inks for High Class Printing, 1917. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

The British Printer cover, 1919. Artist: William E Swain
The British Printer cover, 1919. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Bay Path Covers - G. F. Smith & Son (London) Limited advert, 1919
Bay Path Covers - G.F. Smith & Son (London) Limited advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Guarantee of Public Service Bond - Taylor-Logan Co. Papermakers advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Samuel Jones & Company Gummed Paper Makers advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Tapestry Covers - G. F. Smith (London) Limited advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, 1919. Artist: Garratt & Atkinson
Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Camber Coverpaper - Samuel Jones & Company advertisement, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

The Pool of London, 1919. Artist: Garratt & Atkinson
The Pool of London, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

St. Pauls from the Air, 1919. Artist: Airco
St. Pauls from the Air, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

John Dickinson & Co. Ltd. picture, 1919. Artist: HT
John Dickinson & Co. Ltd. picture, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Making Fryotype Printing Metal in the London Foundry, 1919. Frys Metal Foundrys establishment. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

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"Capturing the Essence of British Printing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to 1919, where E. Hamel & Co. Advertises busy times ahead for the British printing industry. Linotype & Machinery Ltd. Joins the chorus, showcasing their innovative machinery that revolutionizes typesetting. Delve further into history with Lady Beatrice Graham's captivating study on gowns from 1907, beautifully illustrated by Soldan & Co. , capturing the elegance and fashion of the era. Witness technological advancements as Hall Braille Stereotyping Machine takes center stage in 1919, enabling visually impaired individuals to access printed materials like never before. Shackell Edwards & Co. Introduces printing inks in tubes through a vibrant advertisement from 1907, highlighting their commitment to convenience and quality. Frank Horsell & Co Ltd leaves an indelible mark with an enigmatic advert from 1909, leaving us pondering about their contribution to British printing heritage. Experience the bustling atmosphere at Westminster's Talking Shop captured by Francis Frith & Co in 1909 - a testament to how print media played a vital role in political discourse during that time. Immerse yourself in maritime beauty as cruise ships sail under moonlight and basked in sunlight; these stunning images from 1909 remind us of print's power to transport us beyond our everyday lives. John Kidd & Co mesmerizes with striking effects achieved through Kidds Inks - a testament to their dedication towards pushing creative boundaries within the realm of printing since 1909. Journey northward and witness Belfast Harbour's timeless charm depicted by James Glen Wilson; his artwork transports us back to its bustling ferry steps dating all the way back to1851 but still relevant even today (in this case, until 1909).