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A punch (left) and the respective matrix produced from it (right). The small letters at the base of the matrix are founders marks.
A punch (left) and the respective matrix produced from it (right). The small letters at the base of the matrix are founders marks.
A counter-punch and a punch for letter A
A counter-punch and a punch for letter A
A punchcutter working for the Imprimerie Nationale demonstrates cutting a punch for a Qu ligature.
A punchcutter working for the Imprimerie Nationale demonstrates cutting a punch for a Qu ligature.
A demonstration by punchcutter Nelly Gable. The candle is to transfer soot onto the punch to make a smoke proof, a check of the punch's current impres
A demonstration by punchcutter Nelly Gable. The candle is to transfer soot onto the punch to make a smoke proof, a check of the punch's current impression on paper.
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Movable type being assembled on a composing stick using pieces that are stored in the type case shown below it
Movable type being assembled on a composing stick using pieces that are stored in the type case shown below it
A sixteenth century workshop in Germany showing a printing press and many of the activities involved in the process of printing
A sixteenth century workshop in Germany showing a printing press and many of the activities involved in the process of printing
A specimen sheet by William Caslon shows printed examples of Roman typefaces.
A specimen sheet by William Caslon shows printed examples of Roman typefaces.
Nineteenth century wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth (the assassin of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln) printed with lead and woodcut type, and incorp
Nineteenth century wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth (the assassin of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln) printed with lead and woodcut type, and incorporating photography