Early Princeton Printing (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Varnum Lansing Collins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332009581 ISBN 13 : 9781332009589

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the hidden story of Princeton’s early printing scene and how a small town press helped shape a university’s voice. This concise history surveys the rise of the Princeton University Press and related printing activity, from the 1830s to the early modern era, through the people, tools, and publications that defined it. The book draws on archival records to show how local printers, booksellers, and editors built a lasting literary and educational infrastructure.

From the first printing ventures to the formation of a university press with a clear two‑fold mission, the narrative traces shifting loyalties, rival newspapers, and the evolution of college publications. It highlights notable titles, publishers, and the emergence of a modern printing operation that could handle both internal university needs and outside work.

This edition connects readers with a century of local craft, politics, and scholarship, revealing how printers, editors, and printers’ marks contributed to Princeton’s intellectual life.

• Learn how printing facilities were organized and expanded, including the layout of a modern press and offices.


• Meet key figures who shaped Princeton’s publishing scene, from early printers to later press operators.


• See the range of work produced, including university papers, class records, catalogs, and scholarly volumes.


• Understand the shift from small, local print shops to a larger, more influential university press.

Ideal for readers who enjoy local history, archival research, or the history of printing and publishing in higher education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332009581
• ISBN 13: 9781332009589
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 61
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