Printer Collection (page 9)

Peter Drummond of Stirling (engraving)
3638186 Peter Drummond of Stirling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Drummond (1799-1877)

William Bowyer, English printer and editor (coloured engraving)
3622291 William Bowyer, English printer and editor (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Bowyer (1699-1777)

Mr William Strahan, the Kings Printer (engraving)
3625485 Mr William Strahan, the Kings Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr William Strahan, the Kings Printer)

Atelier d imprimeurs en taille-douce (engraving)
3644617 Atelier d imprimeurs en taille-douce (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier d imprimeurs en taille-douce)

William Caxton in his printing shop (litho)
3643527 William Caxton in his printing shop (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton in his printing shop)

The story of printing (colour litho)
3099305 The story of printing (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of printing)

Francois Ier est recu par Estienne, a la porte de son imprimerie, a l enseigne de l Olivier
3095682 Francois Ier est recu par Estienne, a la porte de son imprimerie, a l enseigne de l Olivier, rue Saint-Jean-de-Beauvais, a Paris (colour litho) by Robida

Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c
3084472 Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c.1893 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x18.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Finishing Room, Black & White magazine. 1893

The Engraving Room, Black & White magazine. 1893

Printing machine at work, Black & White magazine. 1893

Pears Soap advertising hoardings, Holloway Road, London. 1893

One of the Machine Rooms, Black & White magazine. 1893

Insetting, Stitching and Cutting, Black & White magazine
Insetting, Stitching, Cutting, Black & White magazine. 1893

Engine Room, Black & White magazine. 1893

Advert, Mander Brothers, Wolverhampton, Letterpress Inks. 1893

A corner of the Composing Department. 1893

A corner of the Black Shop - The British Printer. 1893

Chinese printing (chromolitho)
974006 Chinese printing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese printing. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Augustus Applegath and Edward Cowpers printing machine 1833
The invention of a steam powered rotary printing machine revolutionised the western world and opened large opportunities of mass distribution of books and news publications. 1833

Page from the Mainz Psalter (b / w photo)
1598487 Page from the Mainz Psalter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Mainz Psalter)

Christmas Greetings paper bag, J W Dunn of Cheam
Christmas Greetings paper bag, J W Dunn, printer and stationer, of Malden Road, Cheam, Surrey. circa 1960

William Caxton checking a proof
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1481

CAXTON AND HIS PRESS
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1475

Mr George Clowes (engraving)
1055153 Mr George Clowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George Clowes, Printer and Publisher)

Robert Etienne (coloured engraving)
2802149 Robert Etienne (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Etienne)

Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving)
3640143 Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Vignettes Typographiques, Attributs, Melanges, Armes)

William Caxton, the first English printer (litho)
3643739 William Caxton, the first English printer (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton, the first English printer)

Blandford Street, Michael Faradays house, Marylebone, London (b / w photo)
3642639 Blandford Street, Michael Faradays house, Marylebone, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blandford Street, Michael Faradays house)

Gutenberg (engraving)
3640033 Gutenberg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gutenberg. Page from Vignettes Typographiques, Attributs, Melanges, Armes)

Dean and Dawson (b / w photo)
3657157 Dean and Dawson (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dean and Dawson)

Compositor (chromolitho)
668351 Compositor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compositor. Advertising card.); © Look and Learn

Guttenberg and Faust discovering the Art of Printing (engraving)
663869 Guttenberg and Faust discovering the Art of Printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guttenberg and Faust discovering the Art of Printing)

Dickinson s, supplier of embossed cards of all the latest styles, trade card (engraving)
731585 Dickinson s, supplier of embossed cards of all the latest styles, trade card (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dickinson s)

John Cicero attending the first book printer in Stendal in 1490 (colour litho)
725443 John Cicero attending the first book printer in Stendal in 1490 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (colour litho)
PNP316573 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (colour litho) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF264742 Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF264741 Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page of Opera Ciceronis, published 1520 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR239599 Title page of Opera Ciceronis, published 1520 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

An English Printing Office, 1619 (engraving)
STC347561 An English Printing Office, 1619 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Printing Press, title page of Hegesippus, printed by Jodocus Badius Ascensius
STC347532 Printing Press, title page of Hegesippus, printed by Jodocus Badius Ascensius, Paris, 1511 (engraving) (sepia photo) by French School

Typesetters and Compositors, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT274975 Typesetters and Compositors, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving)
586646 Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill)

Thomas Martin, trade card (engraving)
610440 Thomas Martin, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Martin, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) (colour litho)
NYH191533 Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

General printing works of Charles Lahure, view of the machines
CHT164493 General printing works of Charles Lahure, view of the machines gallery printing the magazine L Annee Illustree (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Working on a layout at a light table at Unz & Co. 24 Beaver Street, New York
MNY381619 Working on a layout at a light table at Unz & Co. 24 Beaver Street, New York, 1932 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1400-68) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR162646 Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg (c.1400-68) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Mentz, Albrecht (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Evolution of Printing: From Gutenberg's Press to Modern Printers" Step back in time to the 1450s, when Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his invention of the printing press. This monumental creation paved the way for mass production of books and transformed communication forever. Fast forward to the early 1900s, where Blackfords printing works book-binding room in Truro, Cornwall was a hub of activity. Skilled craftsmen meticulously bound pages together, ensuring that every book was a work of art. In the 1800s, cylinder printing presses dominated the industry. These impressive machines churned out newspapers and other printed materials at an unprecedented rate, fueling information dissemination on a grand scale. Traveling across Europe, we find ourselves at a German printer's shop equipped with state-of-the-art printing equipment. The hum of machinery fills the air as modern printers bring words and images to life on paper. One can't help but marvel at an original page from Gutenberg's Bible - a testament to his ingenuity and dedication. Each stroke of ink represents centuries worth of knowledge preserved through this groundbreaking technology. Moving beyond books, even certificates were beautifully printed using color lithography techniques like those seen in Member certificate of the London Society of Compositors. These vibrant prints added prestige and elegance to official documents. Delving into history further reveals stunning miniature artwork depicting significant events such as Pope Adrian I meeting Charlemagne found within incunabula Chronicles. These illustrations captured pivotal moments for posterity through print media. Venturing into bustling shops along Caledonian Road in North London transports us back in time once again. Here, printers catered to various needs - from business cards to posters - showcasing their versatility and adaptability throughout generations. Witnessing typesetters diligently arranging metal type during the 1800s highlights their crucial role in bringing words onto paper accurately and efficiently. Their expertise ensured legible and aesthetically pleasing printed materials.