Printers' Marks: A Chapter in the History of Typography

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roberts, W. (William), 1862-1940.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Printers' Marks: A Chapter in the History of Typography" by W. Roberts is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the often-overlooked subject of printers' marks, which began as trade marks to protect books against piracy and evolved into artistic representations reflecting the individuality of printers and their geographical contexts. The book appeals to both artists and collectors, providing insights into the significance of these marks in the realms of typography and bibliography. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring this neglected topic by highlighting the dual nature of printers' marks as both practical tools and artistic expressions. The author discusses their origins, emphasizing how early printers created these marks not only for self-identification and protection against counterfeiters but also as a means to adorn their works with artistic designs. The preface introduces the intent to provide a readable yet accurate account of printers' marks, while outlining their historical significance and visual appeal as vital parts of book decoration and bibliographical records. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Louise Hope, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-06-01