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Name: Early typography
Author: William Skeen

Early Typography examines the development of printing and typesetting techniques from their origins through significant milestones. The book identifies historically important printers and the major works that shaped the practice of typography and bookbinding.

First publish date: 1872

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: William Skeen

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