Shelfmark
Ci.2.4.14
Author
Title
The origin of printing. In two essays: I. The substance of Dr. Middleton's dissertation on the origin of printing in England. II. Mr. Meerman's account of the invention of the art in Harleim, and its progress to Mentz. With occasional remarks; and an appendix.
Edition
The second edition. With improvements.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for W. Bowyer and J. Nichols, 1776.
Physical description
xvi, 176p, plates ; 8vo.
Note
Previously Cp.6.22 and Gea.7.4.
Note
Edited by William Bowyer and John Nichols.
Note
Wants supplement, with own title-page dated 1781, found in some copies.
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century gold-tooled, diced calf.
Subject
Printing History Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Nichols, John, 1745 - 1826 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Bowyer, William, 1663 - 1737 printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B14258