Cast an eye over these printing types.(News)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: November 29, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: CHRIS UPTON

This year belongs to John Baskerville. The great Birmingham printer was born 300 years ago last January, and an impressive exhibition of his work is currently on show in the Central Library. Prior to this there was a major conference held in the city to commemorate and examine his achievements.

But in celebrating Baskerville we must not forget to honour the accomplishments of a contemporary of his. To experts in the field of printing and book production ...

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