Some Early Printers And Their Colophons (1901)

By Joseph Spencer Kennard and Kennard Joseph Spencer 1859-1944

Book Overview

Some Early Printers And Their Colophons is a book written by Joseph Spencer Kennard and published in 1901. The book is a historical account of the early printers and their colophons, which are the inscriptions or logos that were used by printers in the early days of printing. The book describes the lives and work of some of the most famous early printers, including Johannes Gutenberg, William Caxton, and Aldus Manutius. It also provides a detailed analysis of their colophons, which were used to identify the printer, the location of the printing press, and the date of publication. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and publishing, and it provides a fascinating insight into the early days of the printing industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116602427X
• ISBN13: 9781166024277
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"