The Story of a Printing House; Being a Short Account of the Strahans and Spottiswoodes

By: Austen-Leigh, Richard Arthur

This book tells the story of the Strahan and Spottiswoode printing house, one of the most important and influential printing firms in British history. From their early beginnings as a printer of Bibles in the 18th century to their role as the printers of the King's Speech in the 20th century, the company was responsible for some of the finest typography and book design of its time. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and publishing, and contains rare illustrations and photographs of early printing equipment and techniques.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019529539
• ISBN13: 9781019529539
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"