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Background imageLetterpress Collection: Saint Quiriaco from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 8 from Woodcuts from... 1929

Saint Quiriaco from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 8 from Woodcuts from... 1929
Saint Quiriaco from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 8 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1489, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Bishops, Prophets, and Kings from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History)... 1929

Bishops, Prophets, and Kings from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History)... 1929
Bishops, Prophets, and Kings from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History), Plate 10 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1496, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Saint Lupo from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 5 from Woodcuts from Books... 1929

Saint Lupo from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 5 from Woodcuts from Books... 1929
Saint Lupo from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 5 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1488, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Babylon from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History), Plate 9 from Woodcuts... 1929

Babylon from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History), Plate 9 from Woodcuts... 1929
Babylon from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History), Plate 9 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1496, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The Parable of the Unjust Steward from Plenarium, Plate 14 from Woodcuts from Books... 1929

The Parable of the Unjust Steward from Plenarium, Plate 14 from Woodcuts from Books... 1929
The Parable of the Unjust Steward from Plenarium, Plate 14 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1497, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Jesus Foretelling the Destruction of Jerusalem from Spiegel menschlicher Behältnis... 1929

Jesus Foretelling the Destruction of Jerusalem from Spiegel menschlicher Behältnis... 1929
Jesus Foretelling the Destruction of Jerusalem from Spiegel menschlicher Behaltnis (The Mirror of Human Salvation), Plate 13 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1500

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Figwort (recto), and Bloodroot (verso), from Gart der Gesundheit (Garden of Health)... 1929

Figwort (recto), and Bloodroot (verso), from Gart der Gesundheit (Garden of Health)... 1929
Figwort (recto), and Bloodroot (verso), from Gart der Gesundheit (Garden of Health), Plate 11 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, c. 1499, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Saint Ciriaco from Heiligenleben (The Lives of Saints), Plate 12 from Woodcuts from... 1929

Saint Ciriaco from Heiligenleben (The Lives of Saints), Plate 12 from Woodcuts from... 1929
Saint Ciriaco from Heiligenleben (The Lives of Saints), Plate 12 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1497, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Life of Saint Pirminius from Heiligenleben, Winterteil (Lives of the Saints, Wintertime)... 1929

Life of Saint Pirminius from Heiligenleben, Winterteil (Lives of the Saints, Wintertime)... 1929
Life of Saint Pirminius from Heiligenleben, Winterteil (Lives of the Saints, Wintertime), Plate 1 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1471, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Jesus Preaching to His Disciples from Plenarium, Plate 4 from Woodcuts from Books... 1929

Jesus Preaching to His Disciples from Plenarium, Plate 4 from Woodcuts from Books... 1929
Jesus Preaching to His Disciples from Plenarium, Plate 4 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1478, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: An eagle resting on a cactus holding a snake in its beak (from the Mexican coat of... ca 1900-1910)

An eagle resting on a cactus holding a snake in its beak (from the Mexican coat of... ca 1900-1910)
An eagle resting on a cactus holding a snake in its beak (from the Mexican coat of arms), ca 1900-1910

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Text to accompany plate illustrating the fireworks display celebrating the birth of Prince... 1662

Text to accompany plate illustrating the fireworks display celebrating the birth of Prince... 1662
Text to accompany plate illustrating the fireworks display celebrating the birth of Prince Max Emmanuel of Bavaria, Munich, 1662

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The dress of the regions of Spain, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Julian Mariana

The dress of the regions of Spain, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Julian Mariana
The dress of the regions of Spain, ca. 1860-70

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Allusive verses for masquerades, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Julian Mariana

Allusive verses for masquerades, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Julian Mariana
Allusive verses for masquerades, ca. 1860-70

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Two sheets (printed as one) with verses in Valencian for masquerades, ca. 1860-70

Two sheets (printed as one) with verses in Valencian for masquerades, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Julian Mariana
Two sheets (printed as one) with verses in Valencian for Wood engraving and letterpresss, ca. 1860-70

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. 1836. Creator: Anon

The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. 1836. Creator: Anon
The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The Complete Works of P. J. de Beranger, 1836. 1836. Creator: Anon

The Complete Works of P. J. de Beranger, 1836. 1836. Creator: Anon
The Complete Works of P.J. de Beranger, 1836

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Trade Card for D. MacDonald, Engraver, Lithographer & Letter Press

Trade Card for D. MacDonald, Engraver, Lithographer & Letter Press... late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for D. MacDonald, Engraver, Lithographer & Letter Press Printer, late 18th-early 19th century

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Trade Card for Burgiss Lithographic Drawing Books, 1820. 1820. Creator: Anon

Trade Card for Burgiss Lithographic Drawing Books, 1820. 1820. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Burgiss Lithographic Drawing Books, 1820

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Trade Card for John Hancock, Engraver, Letter Press & Copper Plate Printer, 1818. 1818

Trade Card for John Hancock, Engraver, Letter Press & Copper Plate Printer, 1818. 1818. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for John Hancock, Engraver, Letter Press & Copper Plate Printer, 1818

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Trade Card for Charles Skipper, Letter Press and Lithographic Printer, 1828. 1828. Creator: Anon

Trade Card for Charles Skipper, Letter Press and Lithographic Printer, 1828. 1828. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Charles Skipper, Letter Press and Lithographic Printer, 1828

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Trade Card for JoseMaria Cardano, Lithographer, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon

Trade Card for JoseMaria Cardano, Lithographer, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Jose Maria Cardano, Lithographer, 19th century

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808. 1808. Creator: Anon

Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808. 1808. Creator: Anon
Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Caricature, Ayant Pour Titre: Lequel Faut-il Donner?, Sujet tiredu Miroir, no. 378, 13 Ma... 1797

Caricature, Ayant Pour Titre: Lequel Faut-il Donner?, Sujet tiredu Miroir, no. 378, 13 Ma... 1797. Creator: Anon
Caricature, Ayant Pour Titre: Lequel Faut-il Donner?, Sujet tire du Miroir, no. 378, 13 Mai, 1797, 1797

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Sheet with 'The Quails'by Sebastian Bourdon, 18th century. 18th century

Sheet with "The Quails"by Sebastian Bourdon, 18th century. 18th century. Creators: Anon, Sebastien Bourdon
Sheet with " The Quails" by Sebastian Bourdon, 18th century

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The Whitehall Pump (page from The Westminster Magazine), May 1, 1774. May 1, 1774. Creator: Anon

The Whitehall Pump (page from The Westminster Magazine), May 1, 1774. May 1, 1774. Creator: Anon
The Whitehall Pump (page from The Westminster Magazine), May 1, 1774

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Advertisement for profile likenesses by Moses Chapman, 1803-21. 1803-21. Creator: Anon

Advertisement for profile likenesses by Moses Chapman, 1803-21. 1803-21. Creator: Anon
Advertisement for profile likenesses by Moses Chapman, 1803-21

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The Agony in the Garden and Christs Arrest, plate ten from Passio domini nostri Jesu... c.1503

The Agony in the Garden and Christs Arrest, plate ten from Passio domini nostri Jesu... c.1503
The Agony in the Garden and Christs Arrest, plate ten from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c.1503

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Christs Entry into Jerusalem, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c. 1503

Christs Entry into Jerusalem, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c. 1503. Creators: Urs Graf, Johann Knobloch
Christs Entry into Jerusalem, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c.1503

Background imageLetterpress Collection: The Last Supper and Christ Washing the Feet of his Disciples, plate nine from Passio... c.1503

The Last Supper and Christ Washing the Feet of his Disciples, plate nine from Passio... c.1503
The Last Supper and Christ Washing the Feet of his Disciples, plate nine from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c.1503

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Pilate Washing His Hands, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c. 1503

Pilate Washing His Hands, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c. 1503. Creators: Urs Graf, Johann Knobloch
Pilate Washing His Hands, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c.1503

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Emblem with Blank Heraldic Shield, folio 156 from the Anthologia Gnomonica, 1579, ... 1937

Emblem with Blank Heraldic Shield, folio 156 from the Anthologia Gnomonica, 1579, ... 1937
Emblem with Blank Heraldic Shield, folio 156 from the Anthologia Gnomonica, 1579, assembled into portfolio 1937

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Leaf from Cursus Beate Marie Virginis (The Journey of the Blessed Virgin Mary)... 1929

Leaf from Cursus Beate Marie Virginis (The Journey of the Blessed Virgin Mary)... 1929
Leaf from Cursus Beate Marie Virginis (The Journey of the Blessed Virgin Mary), Plate 31 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, c.1497, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Raising Loans from Navis Stultifera (Ship of Fools), Plate 24 from Woodcuts from... 1929

Raising Loans from Navis Stultifera (Ship of Fools), Plate 24 from Woodcuts from... 1929
Raising Loans from Navis Stultifera (Ship of Fools), Plate 24 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1497, portfolio assembled 1929

Background imageLetterpress Collection: A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo

A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo
985835 A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo, 1597 (half-page coloured engraving, letterpress printing) by Flemish School

Background imageLetterpress Collection: People of India, portaits of Indian tribes and races

People of India, portaits of Indian tribes and races
Vintage 19th century photograph: The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Advert, Winstones Printing Inks, London

Advert, Winstones Printing Inks, London
Advert for Winstones Printing Inks, Shoe Lane, London. 1899

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Advert, Mander Brothers, Wolverhampton, Letterpress Inks

Advert, Mander Brothers, Wolverhampton, Letterpress Inks. 1893

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Theodore Roosevelt III and Eleanor Butler Alexander-Roosevelt hunting in Kashmir, 1925

Theodore Roosevelt III and Eleanor Butler Alexander-Roosevelt hunting in Kashmir, 1925
1574155 Theodore Roosevelt III and Eleanor Butler Alexander-Roosevelt hunting in Kashmir, 1925 by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Open letter to Caroline, Queen Consort of Great Britain from the letterpress printers of London

Open letter to Caroline, Queen Consort of Great Britain from the letterpress printers of London (engraving)
584638 Open letter to Caroline, Queen Consort of Great Britain from the letterpress printers of London (engraving) by English School

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Typography (chromolitho)

Typography (chromolitho)
961292 Typography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typography. French trade card from the 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Letterpress title page from Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674

Letterpress title page from Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674
5615856 Letterpress title page from Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674) a series of 12 illustrations etched by William Strang (1859-1921) by Strang

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Letterpress for printing books, 1607 (engraving)

Letterpress for printing books, 1607 (engraving)
810251 Letterpress for printing books, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Paye qui Tombe: Die eerst valt betaelt de Speelman, die laest

Paye qui Tombe: Die eerst valt betaelt de Speelman, die laest, de Kosten (The Fall of the Country: The First That Falls Pays the Player, the Last the Costs).n.d

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Le Feste des Trois Rois. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe

Le Feste des Trois Rois. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Le Feste des Trois Rois.n.d. Satire of James II, Prince James, and Louis XIV in Paris

Background imageLetterpress Collection: L Europe Allarmee. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe

L Europe Allarmee. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
L Europe Allarmee.n.d. Satire of Louis XIV, and James II

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Panurge seconde. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe

Panurge seconde. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Panurge seconde.n.d. Queen Mary parting from James II, with Louis XIV

Background imageLetterpress Collection: Qualis vir Talis Oratio. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe

Qualis vir Talis Oratio. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Qualis vir Talis Oratio.n.d. King James lies in bed vomiting reptiles with crowns, the Lord Mayor of London holds his nose with Aldermen and Bishops



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"Preserving History: The Art of Letterpress" Step into the world of letterpress, where typesetters meticulously arrange metal letters to create beautiful works of art. As the ink-covered rollers glide across the printing forme, a sheet of paper peels away, revealing perfectly imprinted letters and an enchanting image of a flower. Letterpress has played a significant role in capturing historical moments. From "The Life And Times Of Queen Victoria 1901" to "The Irish Rebellion Of 1848, " these printed pages hold stories that shaped nations. Imagine the forging of pikes during this tumultuous time or witnessing Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne bustling with activity. Travel back further in time as we explore "The Venice Haggadah" from 1609, housed at Museum Israel in Jerusalem. This exquisite piece showcases intricate illustrations and text that transport us to Renaissance Italy. But letterpress isn't limited to history alone; it also captures joyous occasions like Prince's birth celebrations in 1662. Mathaus Küsel's plate illustrates an awe-inspiring fireworks display that lit up the night sky, leaving spectators mesmerized. Beyond books and events, letterpress brings fashion and culture alive through its prints. Julian Mariana's creations showcase "The Dress of Regions of Spain" from ca. 1860-70 along with allusive verses for masquerades during the same period. These vibrant designs offer glimpses into past traditions and celebrations. Even darker tales find their way onto letterpressed pages, such as the engraving depicting "The Manner Of The Barbarous Murder Of James. " This haunting image transports us to Scotland in 1679 when tragedy struck one man who held great influence over his people. Finally, we delve into literature with "The Complete Works Of Beranger" from 1836—an anonymous masterpiece filled with poetic brilliance that continues to inspire readers today.