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Printing presses - England

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Columbian Press, 1876

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Overview

The Columbian Press was manufactured by J. M. Powell in London in 1876. The Columbian style of press was invented by George Clymer in Philadelphia around 1812. The Columbian style of press is marked by its elaborate decoration, in using a cast-iron eagle as a counterweight, and usually caduceus ornamentation on each side of the staple. It was also the first to be manufactured in large numbers by a great variety of firms, including J. M. Powell's.

Dates: 1876

Goudy Albion Press, 1830

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The Goudy Albion press was manufactured in England in the 1830s. The Albion style of press was invented by Richard Whittaker Cope of Hopkinson and Cope sometime around 1820. One of the Goudy Albion press's former owners was the type designer Frederic W. Goudy.

Dates: 1830

Kelmscott-Goudy Albion Press, 1891

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The Kelmscott-Goundy Albion Press was manufactured by Hopkinson and Cope in 1891. The Albion style of press was invented by Richard Whittaker Cope sometime around 1820. This particular Albion press has a long and well-documented history, including formerly being owned by famous figures such as William Morris and Frederic W. Goudy.

Dates: 1891

Salisbury Albion Press, 1830

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The Salisbury Albion Press was manufactured in England in the 1830s. The Albion style of press was invented by Richard Whittaker Cope of Hopkinson and Cope sometime around 1820.

Dates: 1830