Proofs Collection

The Setting-up of the First Printing Press in Bristol, 1546, in the Castle Precincts, c
2830941 The Setting-up of the First Printing Press in Bristol, 1546, in the Castle Precincts, c.1917-18 (oil on canvas) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "At last I resolved to trust a renegade of Murcia
6008362 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " At last I resolved to trust a renegade of Murcia, who had shown me great proofs of his kindness" (engraving) by Dore

Checking film proofs
Illustration of man checking film proofs. Artist: Erich Hasse Date: 1940

Woman working at a bar, late 1890s (litho)
2617476 Woman working at a bar, late 1890s (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 43.1x31.2 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

The Doctors Gladstone Bag and Hat, c. 1900 (litho)
2617486 The Doctors Gladstone Bag and Hat, c.1900 (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 56.5x40.3 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

City rooftops, Brussels, c. 1910 (litho)
2617440 City rooftops, Brussels, c.1910 (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 57.9x41.2 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Marks used in correcting Proof-Sheets (engraving)
6027051 Marks used in correcting Proof-Sheets (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marks used in correcting Proof-Sheets)

Proofs fig 1-8 Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses
Proofs: fig. 1-8, Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde, unknown, Engraving, 1723-1743

Machine Gun, Light, Arisaka, 6. 5 Mm Type 96
Type 96 (1936) 6. 5 mm light machine gun, 1936-1945. Introduced in 1936 as a replacement for the 11th Year Model, this gun was little better than the earlier type

Caxton Reads 1st Proofs
Caxton reads his first proof- sheet while a group of fellow printers look on anxiously Date: March 1474

Adverts for Matania WW1 prints in The Sphere
Two advertisements for popular images by The Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania, offering them as signed artists proofs (21 shillings each) or 5 shilling prints

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

Printing Machine Operator checks a proof
A printing machine operator checks proofs, as they leave the press. A fine study in concentration. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Unveiling the Power of Proofs: From Machine Guns to Printing Presses" From the deafening roar of a machine gun to the gentle flicker of light, they have left their mark throughout history. In the printing house of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, ideas were forged like bullets from an Arisaka rifle. Their words, printed on 6. 5mm Type 96 paper, aimed to ignite revolutions. In Bristol's Castle Precincts in 1546, a new era began as the first printing press was set up. The clanking machinery whispered promises of knowledge spreading far and wide. Gustave Doré's engraving captured Don Quixote's trust in a renegade who had shown great proofs of kindness - proof that even in chaos, friendship could be found. Film they were meticulously checked by discerning eyes before they graced silver screens worldwide. A woman working at a bar in the late 1890s litho proved that strength knows no gender boundaries. The doctors' Gladstone bag and hat stood as tangible proofs of their commitment to healing during uncertain times around 1900 litho. City rooftops in Brussels circa 1910 litho provided undeniable evidence of urban expansion and progress. Marks used for correcting proof-sheets engraved paths towards perfection; each stroke ensuring accuracy prevailed over errors. "The Graphic" and "Daily Graphic" engravings testified to journalism's power as it shaped public opinion with undeniable facts. As Caxton read his first proofs centuries ago, he laid down foundations for future generations to build upon - proof that every word carries weight beyond its ink-stained pages. Advertisements for Matania WW1 prints adorned The Sphere magazine - visual testimonials capturing war's brutal reality while honoring those who fought bravely and can not mere pieces of evidence but gateways into understanding our past and shaping our future. They remind us that behind every idea, every invention, and every revolution lies the undeniable power of proof.