Printing Collection (page 55)

1516 Frontis for Plinys Natural History
1516 Frontispiece woodcut, with Francois Regnaults printers device, for Pliny the Elders " Natural History". Plinys Natural History (written up to AD 77)

Woodcut of two dragons
Woodcut illustration showing two dragons. This illustration is taken from Deux livres de venins by Jacques Grevin, published at Antwerp in 1568

1552 Munsters War Elephant of India
1552 The Cosmographia, Book V, of Sebastian Munster (the early latin edition from the Basel printing house of Sebastian Heinrich Petri). Woodcut plate in text

IBM Selectric typeballs, 1970s
IBM Selectric typeballs. Typeballs were a new typesetting technology used by the IBM Selectric typewriters. When the typewriter was operated, the typeball rotated to select the right letter

1516 amphisbaenid Plinys Natural History
1516 A page detail from Francois Regnaults early printing of Pliny the Elders " Natural History". Plinys Natural History (written up to AD 77)

IBM Electronic Composer, 1970s
IBM Electronic Composer. This model of typewriter is an example of an IBM Selectric typewriter, all of which used typeballs (one see at centre left)

Woodcut of a rabid dog
Woodcut illustration showing a rabid dog. Rabies is a viral disease readily passed between animals. Worldwide, about 97% of human infections come from dog bites

Solar water heater, 19th century artwork
Solar water heater. 19th century artwork of a parabolic solar water heater (upper right) powering a steam engine (centre) driving a printing press (centre left)

Christophe Plantin, French printer
Christophe Plantin (1520-1589), French printer and humanist. Plantin was born near Tours and was apprenticed to a bookbinder in Caen

TALBOTYPE, 1845. A Talbotype photograph taken in 1845 showing Fox Talbots printing establishment at Reading, England

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The first printing of the Declaration of Independence as inserted in the Rough Journal of Congress

PREV2A-00080
Young Ben Franklin in a Philadelphia printing shop, told by Governor Keith he should go to England. Hand-colored woodcut

BUSN2A-00261
Typesetters and printers at work in a print shop, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration by A. B. Frost

PREV2A-00052
Title page of " The Federalist, " 1788, urging ratification of the new U.S. Constitution. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

PREV2A-00032
Benjamin Franklins Ramage printing press. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PREV2A-00045
Title page of Benjamin Franklins " Poor Richards Almanack, " 1733. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Scribners magazine 1897
Scribners Magazine cover for May 1897. Color lithograph

BUSN2A-00065
Stephen Dayes press, the first printing press in America, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1640. Hand-colored woodcut

GASI2A-00008
Chinese printers inking blocks to reprint Chinese classics - paper is rubbed on top of the inked block. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00163
Paper bank-note of the Ming Dynasty, China. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Engravers preparing books in China
Printers engraving the Chinese classics, China, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

PPRT2A-00003
Page of Gutenbergs 42-line Bible, printed in the 1450s, probably the first use of movable type. Color lithograph reproduction

BUSN2A-00007
Ad for the New York Sun, a weekly newspaper, 1880. Color lithograph

Poster for O. de Rycker - Belgian Lithographer
Poster for the famous Brussels lithographer O. de Rycker, who excelled in the printing of subtle, luminous colours

Printers
American Type Founders Co. Printing machines and presses

American Printing Co. textiles company. Rows of fabric, with American Printing Co. sign in the background

Madison Square Garden, New York
Advertising Show, Madison Square Garden, May, 06. 1906 advertising show at Madison Square Garden; booths of many advertising related companies visible, such as printing, stationers etc

Print room at Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, London
Printing presses operated by workmen churn out copies of Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, one of the first mass market newspapers, with copies then bundled for despatch on a trolley

William Caxton in his workshop
Great nobles visited Caxtons workshop. William Caxton (c.1422-1492), English merchant and printer, the first to introduce the printing press to England and the first English seller of printed books

Applegath vertical printing press
The Illustrated London News being printed at the Great Exhibition on the patented Applegath (often mis-spelled Applegarth) vertical printing-press

Printing Office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Printing office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Shantytown near Paroa, South Island, New Zealand
General view of Shantytown, a recreation of a typical 1880s West Coast gold mining town near Paroa, Greymouth, South Island, New Zealand

Printing Presses at Daily Mirror Works
A close-up view of one of the printing presses at the Daily Mirror works, where the newspapers were printed (far below ground level). Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Internal Roadway at Daily Mirror Printing Works
Part of the Internal Roadway at Daily Mirror Printing Works, facilitating the delivery of newsprint by day and the despatch of completed newspapers at night. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Surface Plate being developed
A surface plate being developed in the Replika Department of the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Binding Machines in Operation
Binding machines in operation at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Automatic Feeders in the Binder supply sections to the endless chain of a wire-stitching machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Retoucher working on a colour separation positive
A Retoucher working on a colour separation positive at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Operating a Vertical Projector
The Head of the offset-deep process Department at the Lund Humphries Printing works, operating a vertical projector. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Operating the Velox Plate-Graining Machine at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A small Letterpress Machine in operation at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Lifting a proof off a large forme at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Monotype Caster Room at a Printing Works
The Monotype Caster Room at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. The Gentleman holding the clipboard is recording the results of a production time study. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: late 1950s

Large Offset-Litho printing machine
The large Offset-Litho two-colour printing machine (a Roland-Ultra) preparing to run at the Lund Humpries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Minder of a two-colour Letterpress Machine
The Minder of a quad medium two-colour Letterpress Machine checks his sheet into the grippers at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Hand Compositor receiving spacing materials
Reserve supplies of spacing material are brought to the hand compositor so that his time is not wasted in journeys to the store at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Compositor and ranks of Chinese Types
The Head Compositor and ranks of Chinese Types at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A printer checking a large proof
A printer checks a very large proof, hot off the press. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Adding Dye to a printing machine
A factory worker adds red dye to a large piece of printing machinery. Photograph by Heinz Zinram. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.