Tag Archives: Printing History

David Shields on the Rob Roy Kelly Wood Type Collection

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Randy

With the recent acquisition of wood type we have much to learn about it. Shop volunteer Paul found this great presentation from the Humanities Research Center.

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APHA Calendar Available!

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Randy

Once again, Conestoga Press has participated in the letterpress calendar of the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Printing History Association. Each month is a unique design contributed by a different member of the chapter. The calendar is sold each year … Continue reading →

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Linotype Series at MOP

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Randy

The Museum of Printing in Haverhill, Massachusetts has posted a series of 10 videos about the Linotype with everyone’s favorite Linotype repairman, Dave Seats. You can watch the first here and find your way on their YouTube channel.

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International Printing Museum Tour

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Randy

While we’re closed, here’s a great printing museum to tour virtually. Part 1: Introduction to Printing Part 2: The Gutenberg Press Part 3: The Country Newspaper Shop

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1866 Complaint About Printers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Randy

“”My book is delayed among the printers,” wrote Walt Whitman in a letter to his friend John Burroughs dated September 10, 1866. “It is a little over half done, & they promise it shall be done, or mainly so, this … Continue reading →

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