Description: THE PENTATEUCH OF PRINTING WITH A CHAPTER ON JUDGES By William Blades ~ BRAND NEW THE PENTATEUCH OF PRINTING WITH A CHAPTER ON JUDGES by William Blades, trade paperback, 6" x 9", 166 pages, HardPress Publishing, ISBN: 978-1314-246667, BRAND NEW. Amazon price is $20. The Pentateuch of Printing: With a Chapter on Judges is a book written by William Blades and first published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive history of printing from its origins in China to the 19th century. The title is a reference to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which are also known as the Pentateuch. The book is divided into six chapters. The first chapter explores the early history of printing, including the development of movable type in China and its spread to Europe. The second chapter covers the invention of printing in Europe and the early printers, including Johannes Gutenberg. The third chapter discusses the spread of printing throughout Europe and the establishment of printing presses in various countries. The fourth chapter focuses on the development of typography and the use of different fonts and typefaces. The fifth chapter covers the history of bookbinding and the different techniques used to bind books. The final chapter is dedicated to the history of judges and their role in the printing industry. Throughout the book, Blades includes illustrations and examples of early printed works, as well as detailed descriptions of printing techniques and equipment. He also provides insights into the social and cultural impact of printing, including its role in the spread of knowledge and the Reformation. Overall, The Pentateuch of Printing: With a Chapter on Judges is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and its impact on society. Includes "A Memoir Of The Author," and "List Of His Works." This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. The publisher states, "Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work." 100% of the proceeds of this sale go to Beyond the Walls (Charity) Make an offer! What do you have to lose? For shipping, I will send the cards via USPS First Class Mail absolutely FREE to any address in the USA. I'm not like some eBay sellers who build big profits into shipping and screw the buyer. Who am I? My web identity is SwapMeetDave, but I'm actually David Ahl, founder of Creative Computing, ex-editor of Military Vehicles, writer, incurable collector, and Christian. When you have time, take a look at my on-line carnival and flea market at SwapMeetDave.com, which is chock full of new clean jokes, patriotic pics, books, magazines, my bio, handyman humor, and other good stuff. I accept payments by check or PayPal. I ship the day I receive your payment or notification of payment from PayPal. Thank you!
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Original Publication Date: 1891
Book Title: Pentateuch of Printing : with a Chapter on Judges
Book Series: Classics
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Hardpress
Item Length: 9 in
Original Language: English
Edition: Facsimile of Original
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 2013
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Era: 1800s
Item Height: 0.3 in
Author: William Blades
Features: Illustrated, Unabridged
Genre: History
Topic: Printing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 8.2 Oz
Item Width: 6 in
Number of Pages: 166 Pages
