Collection: Printing and Print Techniques

This fascinating collection of vintage books and journals explores the world of printing – its historical origins and cultural impact, along with the technological shifts that have shaped the industry, and the world.

Type Faces in use at The Curwen Press | 1951 Type specimen brochure

Type Faces in use at The Curwen Press | 1951 Type specimen brochure

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Type Faces in use at the Curwen Press | 1954 type specimen booklet

Type Faces in use at the Curwen Press | 1954 type specimen booklet

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See Dick Print by Gilbert Paper, Menasha, Wisconsin | Wire-bound book, 1993

See Dick Print by Gilbert Paper, Menasha, Wisconsin | Wire-bound book, 1993

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Robert Estienne, Royal Printer. An Historical Study by Elizabeth Armstrong | Cambridge University Press, 1954 - bookplate 'From the Library of the University Printer'

Robert Estienne, Royal Printer. An Historical Study by Elizabeth Armstrong | Cambridge University Press, 1954 - bookplate 'From the Library of the University Printer'

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Hondred jaren lettergieterij in Amsterdam by Dr G.W. Ovink | Amsterdam, 1951

Hondred jaren lettergieterij in Amsterdam by Dr G.W. Ovink | Amsterdam, 1951

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John Baskerville – Type Founder & Printer | Intertype Corporation, New York, 1939

John Baskerville – Type Founder & Printer | Intertype Corporation, New York, 1939

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Fine Prints of the Year 1933 | Edited by Malcolm C. Salaman | Halton & Co Ltd, 1933

Fine Prints of the Year 1933 | Edited by Malcolm C. Salaman | Halton & Co Ltd, 1933

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The Art of Engraving by T.H. Fielding | Ackermann & Co London, 1841

The Art of Engraving by T.H. Fielding | Ackermann & Co London, 1841

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Printing by Harold Curwen. Illustrations by Jack Brough. Puffin Picture book 70 | The Curwen Press, 1948

Printing by Harold Curwen. Illustrations by Jack Brough. Puffin Picture book 70 | The Curwen Press, 1948

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Edward Philip Prince. Punch Typecutter by F.C Avis | Limited edition of 1000 copies | Glenview Press, 1967

Edward Philip Prince. Punch Typecutter by F.C Avis | Limited edition of 1000 copies | Glenview Press, 1967

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The Gutenberg Galaxy. The Making of Typographic Man | Marshall McLuhan | 1967

The Gutenberg Galaxy. The Making of Typographic Man | Marshall McLuhan | 1967

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Type Foundry Amsterdam | N. V. Lettergieterij Amsterdam Voorheen N. Tetterode | Brochure, 1957

Type Foundry Amsterdam | N. V. Lettergieterij Amsterdam Voorheen N. Tetterode | Brochure, 1957

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Japanese Book-binding by Kōjirō Ikegami | Weatherhill, New York, 1986

Japanese Book-binding by Kōjirō Ikegami | Weatherhill, New York, 1986

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Poetry Press Now – Poetry from the Independent Presses | National Poetry Centre booklet, 1977

Poetry Press Now – Poetry from the Independent Presses | National Poetry Centre booklet, 1977

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HAIKU.S.A. by Egdon H. Margo | Wroungfount 7, Canadian Guild of Hand Printers | Sherman Oaks

HAIKU.S.A. by Egdon H. Margo | Wroungfount 7, Canadian Guild of Hand Printers | Sherman Oaks

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Late Letterpress: the work of Desmond Jeffery ed Sally Jeffery, intro Paul Stiff, St Bride Library, 2009

Late Letterpress: the work of Desmond Jeffery ed Sally Jeffery, intro Paul Stiff, St Bride Library, 2009

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Harold Curwen. The Careful Printer by Herbert Simon | address given at Double Crown Club 1973

Harold Curwen. The Careful Printer by Herbert Simon | address given at Double Crown Club 1973

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Bowater Papers Number 4 1958 | Cover design by George Him

Bowater Papers Number 4 1958 | Cover design by George Him

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The Monotype Recorder – Advertising journal, July to October 1928 | Issue no 226

The Monotype Recorder – Advertising journal, July to October 1928 | Issue no 226

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The New Model F Intertype Mixer | Trade booklet, Intertype Limited, 1934

The New Model F Intertype Mixer | Trade booklet, Intertype Limited, 1934

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Decadence in Print by Patricia Wall | Oxford Polytechnic Department of Printing, 1973

Decadence in Print by Patricia Wall | Oxford Polytechnic Department of Printing, 1973

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Caractère Noel 1956 – Bibliotheque Imaginaire Printel Paris

Caractère Noel 1956 – Bibliotheque Imaginaire Printel Paris

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Points to Remember About ‘Monotype’ Composing & Casting Machines | Booklet

Points to Remember About ‘Monotype’ Composing & Casting Machines | Booklet

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The Graphic World of Paul Peter Piech by Zoe Whiteley | Four Corners Books/V&A, 2013

The Graphic World of Paul Peter Piech by Zoe Whiteley | Four Corners Books/V&A, 2013

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