Printers' Outing 1902: A Souvenir from San Francisco's Typothetae
This collectible volume captures the spirit of Printers’ Day and the San Francisco Typothetae, celebrating the master printers who built a strong, cooperative community. It blends club history, member profiles, and plenty of era detail, offering a window into early 20th‑century printing life.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A thorough look at the Typothetae, its goals, and the growth of its Pacific Coast presence.
- Descriptions of the club’s facilities, social activities, and the value of camaraderie among printers.
- The annual Souvenir Page Competition, including prize structure and judging criteria, plus lists of committees and supporters.
- Advertisements and notes on printers’ equipment, ink makers, paper suppliers, and related trades that fueled the industry.
The collection is ideal for readers of printing history, trade researchers, and collectors of early 1900s trade ephemera. It gives context to how professional associations shaped work culture, standards, and community for printers in San Francisco and beyond.
Ideal for readers interested in the history of American printing, trade clubs, and the early days of Printers’ Day.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive immersion into the world of printing and bookbinding during the late 19th century with a specific focus on San Francisco's printing industry. The author provides a fascinating account of the evolution of printing techniques, the rise of the printing industry in San Francisco, and the establishment of the San Francisco Typothetae, an organization that played a pivotal role in shaping the industry. Through detailed descriptions of printing processes, biographical sketches of key figures, and reproductions of historical documents, the book provides a rich tapestry of the printing industry during this transformative era. Additionally, the book explores the broader social and cultural context of printing in San Francisco, examining its impact on literacy, education, and the dissemination of knowledge. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the significant role of printing in the development of San Francisco and the advancement of printing technology and practices in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333001551_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333001551
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333001551
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)