Printing Press Collection (page 7)

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

English printing workshop. In right background the compositor is selecting type from a case. At left the printers assistant holds the inking pads while, in the centre, the printer

Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468)
Johann Gutenberg (c1400 - 1468) reading proofs while his assistant works the printing press. Woodcut after bas relief on Gutenbergs tomb

A printing press

Hungary, Budapest, Interior of a newspaper print shop, watercolor 19th century, Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum (history and art museum)

Printing Press C017 / 3468
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing a printing press a device for evenly printing ink on to a print medium such as paper or cloth

Linotype typesetting machine, 1889
Linotype typesetting machine. 19th-century artwork showing a printer operating a newly invented typesetting machine called the linotype

Kelly Tarltons replication of Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic hut, including a printing press, and a sewing machine

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Benjamin Franklin, at his printing press holding a copy of the Declaration of Independence, surrounded by luminaries of the American Revolution as well as Simon Bolivar

THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. A justifiably self-congratulatory cartoon by Nast (drawing at upper right) on The Power of the Press in the downfall of the Tweed Ring in the New York

JOHANN GUTENBERG (c1395-1468). German printer. Gutenberg taking the first proof printed from movable type. Engraving by F. Unzelmann after Adolf Menzel, 19th century

PARISIAN PRINT SHOP, 1643. The making of copper-plate engravings in a Parisian print shop. Copper engraving, French, 1643

NOVA REPERTA, c1600. Frontispiece engraving by Theodor Galle (c1570-1633) from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) by Jan van der Straet, Antwerp, late 16th century

PRINT SHOP, 1752. Men at work in a printing house. Copper engraving, English, 1752

LETTER PRESS PRINTER, 1807. A letter press printer. Wood engraving from The Book of Trades, by Whitehall, 1807

PRINTING: QUADRUPLE PRESS. The Hoe Quadruple Press. Line engraving, 19th century

PRINTING, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

PRESSMAKER FACTORY, c1880. R. Hoe Press Makers and Saw Manufacturers, Gold Street, New York. Line engraving, 19th century

PRINTING PRESS, c1900. Press-room at a printing office. Line engraving, c1900

STEREOTYPER, c1830. Line engraving, c1830

PRINTING: BREMER MACHINE. Extra-color Bremer machine, with sheet flyers. Line engraving, 19th century

PRINTING PRESS, 1813. Ruthvens printing press, Edinburgh, Scotland. Line engraving, 19th century

BOSTON: PRINTERS. Printing the Boston News-Letter in the early 18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

BENJAMIN FRANKLINs PRESS. Wood engraving, 19th century

RUSSIA: NIHILISTS, 1887. Police in St. Petersurg, Russia, discovering a nihilist printing press. Wood engraving, English, 1887

PRINTING, 19th CENTURY. A Chinese printing office. Wood engraving, 19th century

NAMING OF AMERICA, 1507. The printing of Martin Waldseem├╝llers Cosmographiae Introductio at St. Di

PRINTING, 19th CENTURY. Printing press. Wood engraving, 19th century

PRINTING, 18th CENTURY. American printer and publisher Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in his printing shop at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

LITHOGRAPHY, c1840. Wood engraving, c1840

JOHANN GUTENBERG (c1395-1468) and his partner, Johann Fust, with their printing press at Mainz: wood engraving, 19th century

PRINTING OFFICE, c1800. Wood engraving, American, c1800

JOHANN GUTENBERG (c1395-1468). German inventor. Gutenberg and his partner, Johann Fust (or Faust) with their printing press at Mainz: wood engraving, 19th century

SOLAR ENERGY, 1878. A printing press powered by the solar engine of Augustine Mouchot at the Universal Exposition at Paris, France, 1878. Wood engraving, American, 1884

SOLAR ENERGY, 1882. Printing a newspaper by solar power, as demonstrated by Abel Pifre in the Garden of the Tuileries, Paris, 6 August 1882: wood engraving, American, 1883

FRANKLINs PRINTING PRESS. The printing press of Benjamin Franklin, who established himself as a printer at Philadelphia c1730: wood engraving

PRINTING OFFICE, 1843. The printing office of The Illustrated London News. Wood engraving, English, 1843

HAND PRINTING-PRESS, 1890. Hand printing-press at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D. C
HAND PRINTING-PRESS, 1890. Hand printing-press at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C.: line engraving, 1890

GUTENBERG & PRINTING PRESS. Gutenberg (1400?-1468) examining a proof. Line engraving after a bas-relief on the pedestal of the Gutenberg monument in Mainz, Germany

PARISIAN PRINT SHOP. The making of copper-plate engravings in a Parisian print shop. Copper engraving, French, 1643

WOMAN PRINTER, c1850. Wood engraving, c1850

PRINTING PRESSES, 1826. Common, Stanhope, & Columbian printing presses. Contemporary English engraving

PRINTING PRESS, 1826. Steam-driven perfecting printing press. English engraving, 1826

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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.