Thomas Berthelet, Royal Printer and Bookbinder to Henry VIII., King of England
"Thomas Berthelet, Royal Printer and Bookbinder to Henry VIII., King of England" by Cyril Davenport is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the life and contributions of Thomas Berthelet, focusing particularly on his role in the art of bookbinding and printing during the Tudor period. The book explores Berthelet's innovations, the transition from medieval to modern binding techniques, and his significance asa figure of the English Renaissance. The opening of the text introduces Thomas Berthelet's life, setting the historical context by discussing the state of English bookbinding prior to Henry VIII’s reign. It delves into early examples of bookbindings, emphasizing the mediæval practices prevalent in monasteries before the advent of printing, and how Berthelet emerged as a pivotal figure in transforming book production methods. Through the analysis of documentary evidence, including previous regulations and practices surrounding bookbinding in England, Davenport sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Berthelet's work and its lasting impact on the craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 |
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| Photographer | Griggs, William, 1832-1911 |
| LoC No. | 02000992 |
| Title | Thomas Berthelet, Royal Printer and Bookbinder to Henry VIII., King of England |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography |
| Subject | Berthelet, Thomas, -approximately 1556 |
| Subject | Bookbinding -- England -- History -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61200 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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