A general history of printing [electronic resource] : from the first invention of it in the city of...
A general history of printing [electronic resource] : from the first invention of it in the city of Mentz, to its propagation and progress thro' most of the kingdoms in Europe: particularly The Introduction and Success of it here in England. With the characters of the most celebrated printers, From the first Inventors of this art to the Years 1520 and 1550. Also An account of their works. And of the confiderable Improvements which they made during that Time. By S. Palmer, Printer. .
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London : printed for A. Bettesworth, C. Hitch, and C. Davis in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXXXIII. [1733]
Date
MDCCXXXIII. [1733]
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English
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vii,[5],312,[1],122-144,337-400p. ; 4°.
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Publisher
London : printed for A. Bettesworth, C. Hitch, and C. Davis in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXXXIII. [1733]
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
MDCCXXXIII. [1733]
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A general history of printing [electronic resource] : from the first invention of it in the city of Mentz, to its propagation and progress thro' most of the kingdoms in Europe: particularly The Introduction and Success of it here in England. With the characters of the most celebrated printers, From the first Inventors of this art to the Years 1520...
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General note
A reissue of the 1732 edition, with a cancel titlepage and without the final 'Explicit liber quartus' leaf.
Completed after Samuel Palmer's death by George Psalmanazar.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
The cancel title was printed by William Bowyer; his records show 200 copies printed.
Titlepage in red and black....
Citation / References Note
Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 1943.
Additional physical form availability note
Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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74Vv4xXOaN2b
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv4xXOaN2b
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991015627129702626
