John Baskerville, type-founder and printer, 1706-1775 by Jr. Josiah H. Benton

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Author Benton, Josiah H., Jr. (Josiah Henry), 1843-1917
LoC No. 14016744
Title John Baskerville, type-founder and printer, 1706-1775
Original Publication United States: The Merrymount Press, 1914.
Note Based on a paper prepared and read at a meeting of the Boston Society of Printers, Feb. 24, 1914. See "Note."
Credits The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "John Baskerville, Type-Founder and Printer, 1706-1775" by Josiah Henry Benton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life and contributions of John Baskerville, a renowned English type-founder and printer famous for revolutionizing the art of typography in the 18th century. This book delves into Baskerville's innovative techniques and his impact on the printing industry during a period of significant cultural and social transformation in England. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces John Baskerville, highlighting his early life, upbringing in Birmingham, and eventual entry into the printing business after a successful stint in japanning. As the opening unfolds, we learn about Baskerville's unique approach to type design, his meticulous attention to detail, and his aspirations to create finely printed works, including celebrated editions of classical texts like Virgil and Milton. The passage establishes Baskerville's character as driven and ambitious while also hinting at the challenges he faced, including societal skepticism toward his methods and financial struggles, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his remarkable contributions to typography in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Printers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Baskerville, John, 1706-1775
Subject Printing -- England -- Birmingham -- History -- 18th century
Subject Early printed books -- England -- Birmingham -- 18th century -- Bibliography
Subject Type and type founding -- England -- History -- 18th century
Subject Birmingham (England) -- Biography
Subject Birmingham (England) -- Imprints
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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