Early Printed Books by E. Gordon Duff
"Early Printed Books" by E. Gordon Duff is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the significant developments and spread of printing technology across various countries and cities in Europe, placing particular emphasis on the intricate origins and evolution of the printed book. It aims to highlight lesser-known details about early printing practices while avoiding speculative theories. The opening of the book begins with a prefacethat outlines the author's intention to provide a concise account of the introduction of printing in Europe, acknowledging the limitations of the study due to its broad scope. Duff emphasizes the importance of factual information in the field of bibliography, as he approaches the subject with a focus on historical accuracy rather than unfounded speculation. He expresses gratitude towards colleagues who assisted in reviewing his work and sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of the topic, beginning with the transformative steps leading to the invention of printing itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Duff, E. Gordon (Edward Gordon), 1863-1924 |
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| Title | Early Printed Books |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Printing -- History -- Origin and antecedents |
| Subject | Incunabula -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63237 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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