Printing Press Collection (page 6)

Typesetting (antique engraving)
19-th century illustration of a typesetting

Typesetting font parts
19-th century illustration of a Typesetting font parts

Rolling mill
Antique illustration of a rolling mill

Finishing machine, stamping calender
Antique illustration of a finishing machine, stamping calender

Machines for making metal letters used for printing
Illustration of A machines for making metal letters used for printing

Complete casting machine from Kustermann & Co
Illustration of a complete casting machine from Kustermann & Co. in Berlin

Double speed press
Illustration of a double speed press for illustration printing with oscillating pressure cylinder

Simple quick press (Konig & Bauer)
Illustration of a simple quick press (Konig & Bauer)

Quick-acting light printing press
Illustration of a Quick-acting light printing press

Pressure printing press (Schmiers, Werner & Stein)
Illustration of a pressure printing press (Schmiers, Werner & Stein)

NEW YORK: PRINTER, 1942. A Jewish printer working on a printing press in a small shop on Broome Street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

PRINTING OFFICE, c1710. Woodcut, English, c1710

TYNDALEs BIBLE, 1525-26. William Tyndale (c1494-1536), English translator of the New Testament and Pentateuch, printing his New Testament at Cologne in 1525 (left)

Early Printing Press

A printmaking workshop (woodcut)
XJF437942 A printmaking workshop (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Earl Rivers presents his book to Edward IV (woodcut)
XJF437914 Earl Rivers presents his book to Edward IV (woodcut) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shows Anthony Woodville)

Pressing books (engraving)
XJF387471 Pressing books (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Printing workshop (engraving)
XJF387470 Printing workshop (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Book Printer, from the trade book Iets voor Allen by Abraham van St
XJF387468 The Book Printer, from the trade book Iets voor Allen by Abraham van St. Clara, 1736 (engraving) by Luyken, Caspar (1672-1708) and Luyken

The bindery of Laurens Janszoon Koster, engraved by J
XJF387467 The bindery of Laurens Janszoon Koster, engraved by J. van der Velde, published in Laure-crans voor Laurens Coster van Haelrem, Berste Vinder vande Boeck-druckery by Petrus Scriverius

Printer in New York, 1905 (b / w photo)
XOS1765272 Printer in New York, 1905 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; American, out of copyright

Frontispiece to On the Origin and History of Typography by Bernardus Mallinckrodt
XIR162645 Frontispiece to On the Origin and History of Typography by Bernardus Mallinckrodt, 1634 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Self-Portrait, 1897 (drypoint)
XOS1121406 Self-Portrait, 1897 (drypoint) by Strang, William (1859-1921); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Manufacture of Playing Cards in a House in the Place Dauphine, design for a fan, c
XIR192998 Manufacture of Playing Cards in a House in the Place Dauphine, design for a fan, c.1680 (gouache on paper) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Interior of a Printing Works in the 16th Century (gouache on paper)
XIR169175 Interior of a Printing Works in the 16th Century (gouache on paper) by French School, (17th century); Musee Municipal, Dole

Utensils in a historic printers workshop

TYNDALEs BIBLE, 1525-26. William Tyndale (c1494-1536), English translator of the New Testament and Pentateuch, printing his New Testament at Cologne in 1525 (left)

WALLPAPER PRINTING, 1876. A wallpaper printing press at the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

18th CENTURY PRINT SHOP. A reconstruction of a shop at Franklin Court, Philadelphia

JOHANN GUTENBERG (c1400-c1468). German printer. After a painting, 1894, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

PRINTING OFFICE. Interior of a printing office. Dutch woodcut by Abraham von Werdt, 17th century

PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. The Book Printer applies the ink, his assistant pulls the lever, and a sheet is printed: woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

PRINTING PRESS, 1820. Coggers Press, London, England, 1820. Line engraving, 19th century

PRINTING PRESS. A paper-press, a close predecessor of the printing press. A vertical movement was necessary to press the water from the stack of paper under the pressboard

PRINTING, 19th CENTURY. Printing Press: Hoe rotary art press, 19th century

PRINTING OFFICE, c1710. Woodcut, English, c1710

PRINTING, 18th CENTURY. The Ephrata printing press, American, 18th century. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PRINTING OFFICE, 1530. Contemporary woodcut, 1530

18th CENTURY PRINT SHOP. Men and women at work in a print shop in London. Woodcut, English, 18th century

DEATH AND THE PRINTERS. Woodcut from La Grande Danse Macabre, printed at Lyon in 1499-1500. This is the earliest extant depiction of the printing press

PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. The book printer applies the ink, his assistant pulls the lever and a sheet is printed. Thus many arts become readily accessible; books used to be written by hand

ENGLAND: CURRENCY, 1854. The banknote printing room at the Bank of England. Wood engraving, English, 1854

Printer And Typesetter
Illustration depicting a 19th century printer and typesetter in a workshop, circa 1850. The printer stands at the press while the typesetter sits selecting types for composition

Twin rotation printing press

Excavated fragments of the Gutenberg Press and a reconstruction based upon contemporary descriptions
GUTENBERG PRINTING PRESS. Excavated fragments of the Gutenberg Press and a reconstruction based upon contemporary descriptions

William Caxton (circa 1422 - 1491)
William Caxton (c1422 - 1491) the first man to print and published books in England (1476). Cadxon reading proofs fresh off the press. From " Great Inventors", London c 1882

Printing workshop of Bodocus Badius Ascensius in 1521. Note the female compositor. This is said to be the first printed illustration of a printing press. Woodcut

Printing workshop of Bodocus Badius Ascensius from the title page of a book published in 1530. Note the female compositor. Woodcut

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"The Evolution of Printing Press: From Gutenberg to Modern Times" In the 1450s, Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his invention of the printing press. This ingenious device allowed for mass production of books and paved the way for a new era of knowledge dissemination. Fast forward to the 1800s, and we witness another milestone in printing technology with the introduction of the cylinder printing press. This innovation further increased efficiency and speed in producing printed materials. Benjamin Franklin, known not only as a U. S. Statesman but also as a scientist, utilized a unique printing press during his lifetime. His contribution to this field exemplifies how individuals from diverse backgrounds can leave their mark on history. Today, antique printing presses serve as reminders of our rich heritage in print media. These beautifully crafted machines tell stories through their intricate mechanisms and timeless designs. One such example is BUSN2P-00001 - an iconic symbol representing countless hours spent perfecting each detail to create flawless prints that captivated readers worldwide. Imagine peeling away a sheet of paper imprinted with letters ABC and an elegant flower motif - capturing both simplicity and beauty within one piece. Transport yourself back to early 1900s London when newspapers like The Daily Telegraph were printed using massive machinery that brought news into people's homes every day. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington D. C. , showcased its prowess by employing steam-powered banknote printing presses in 1890. These impressive machines ensured secure currency production while embracing technological advancements. Delve even deeper into history, where copper plate printers meticulously engraved images onto plates for reproduction purposes – an art form preserved within Whitehall's Book of Trades from 1807. Witnessing numbering machines at work within banknote printing presses highlights precision engineering combined with artistic finesse - safeguarding currencies against counterfeiting threats since time immemorial. And finally, let us not forget those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.