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The printers, stationers and bookbinders of Westminster and London from 1476 to 1535

By E. Gordon (Edward Gordon) Duff

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the captivating origins of England's printing industry, where innovation and ambition shaped the written word forever.

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2024-04-01
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"The Printers, Stationers and Bookbinders of Westminster and London from 1476 to 1535" by E. Gordon Duff is a historical study that tells the story of how printing first took hold in England. Starting with William Caxton, the man who brought printing to the country, the book looks at the difficulties he faced and the books he chose to print. It reveals a time when London and Westminster became important centers for this new technology, changing how books were made and shared. The book gives a close-up view of the rivalries and changes in the book business from the late 1400s to the early 1500s.

About the Author

Edward Gordon Duff, known as Gordon Duff, was a British bibliographer and librarian known for his works on early English printing.

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