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http://www.bl.uk/collections/early/victorian/intro.html
Aspects of the Victorian Book Open in a new browser window
   Provides insight into the production and publishing of books in Britain during the nineteenth century.
   http://www.bl.uk/collections/early/victorian/intro.html
http://www.xs4all.nl/~knops/index3.html
Book Information Website Open in a new browser window
   Devoted to all aspects of books.
   http://www.xs4all.nl/~knops/index3.html
http://www.bl.uk/collections/britnews.html
Concise History of the British Newspaper Open in a new browser window
   Detailing more than 200 key dates in the history of newspaper publishing and the newspaper industry in the UK, including images of some papers.
   http://www.bl.uk/collections/britnews.html
http://www.english.upenn.edu/~traister/hbp.html
Daniel Traister's Home Page Open in a new browser window
   An extensive listing of resources for the history of books and printing.
   http://www.english.upenn.edu/~traister/hbp.html
http://www.bl.uk/collections/treasures/diamond.html
Diamond Sutra Open in a new browser window
   An exhibit by the British Library. "The world's earliest dated printed book". Contains pictures and links.
   http://www.bl.uk/collections/treasures/diamond.html
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/gants/
Digital Watermark & Ornament Catalogue Open in a new browser window
   A collection of watermarks and printers' ornaments used by William Stansby. Also includes a biography of William Stansby.
   http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/gants/
http://www.reeseco.com/papers/first100.htm#top
First 100 Years of Printing in British N. America Open in a new browser window
   A paper which concentrates on pre 1801 printing. It describes several printing families, licensing, innovations and technologies of that time period.
   http://www.reeseco.com/papers/first100.htm#top
http://www.gutenberg.de/english/index.htm
Gutenberg Homepage Open in a new browser window
   The Gutenberg museum. Contains history, a time line, and background which includes the locations of the remaining 42 line bibles.
   http://www.gutenberg.de/english/index.htm
http://www.gutenberg-gesellschaft.de/
Gutenberg Society Open in a new browser window
   Promotes research into the history of printing and of the book. Contains membership information, an application form , and a summary of the organization.
   http://www.gutenberg-gesellschaft.de/
http://www.lib.byu.edu/~aldine/
In Aedibus Aldi Open in a new browser window
   The legacy of Aldus Manutius and his press. A digital exhibition.
   http://www.lib.byu.edu/~aldine/
http://idp.bl.uk/chapters/topics/BOOKBINDING/CHOOSER-FRAMESET.html
International Dunhuang Project Bookbinding Pages Open in a new browser window
   An introduction to the projects' collection. Contains a history of several styles of book binding in China.
   http://idp.bl.uk/chapters/topics/BOOKBINDING/CHOOSER-FRAMESET.html
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/biblio.html
Literary Resources -- Bibliography and History of the Book Open in a new browser window
   An index of web resources focusing on those of interest to scholars.
   http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/biblio.html
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~typo/
Melbourne Museum of Printing Open in a new browser window
   A working and teaching museum located in Australia. Specializes in the preservation of letterpress printing.
   http://home.vicnet.net.au/~typo/
http://www.metaltype.co.uk
Metal Type Open in a new browser window
   User-submitted stories and photographs from the era of hot metal. Also offers Downloads and a discussion forum.
   http://www.metaltype.co.uk
http://www.english.umd.edu/englfac/WPeterson/MFP/index.html
Modern Fine Printing Open in a new browser window
   A site dedicated to British and American fine printing of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Includes writings by printers and designers. Also includes some scholarly works.
   http://www.english.umd.edu/englfac/WPeterson/MFP/index.html
http://www.museumofprinting.org/
Museum of Printing Open in a new browser window
   The home of a large collection of historical printing equipment, this non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship. North Andover, Massachusetts.
   http://www.museumofprinting.org/
http://www.iol.ie/~npmuseum/
National Print Museum, Ireland Open in a new browser window
   Offers a quick tour, hours of operation, and a links page. Gives local and general history of printing, typesetting, and book binding.
   http://www.iol.ie/~npmuseum/
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/17/index-e.html
New Wave Canada Open in a new browser window
   This exhibition examines in detail the workings of one of Canada's most innovative and productive small presses, The Coach House Press, in the course of its first ten years of operation from 1965 to 1975. Also deals with the small press movement in Canad
   http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/17/index-e.html
http://www.printinghistoricalsociety.org.uk/
Printing Historical Society Open in a new browser window
   Established to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of the world of print.
   http://www.printinghistoricalsociety.org.uk/
http://www.harthouse.u-net.com/printing.html
Printing History Open in a new browser window
   One mans journey through an apprenticeship as a compositor starting in 1968. Covers monotype and linotype. Also talks about compositing before computerization.
   http://www.harthouse.u-net.com/printing.html
http://www.printing-museum.org/en/index.html
Printing Museum, Tokyo Open in a new browser window
   Offers a cultural and technical look at the history of printing. Offers temporary and general exhibitions and a floor map.
   http://www.printing-museum.org/en/index.html
http://www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/sccoll/renprint/renprint.html
Printing: Renaissance & Reformation Open in a new browser window
   An online exhibit that examines the development of printing and its influence on European culture.
   http://www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/sccoll/renprint/renprint.html
http://www.virginia.edu/oldbooks/
Rare Book School Open in a new browser window
   Institute promotes study of history of books and printing. Includes course schedules. Currently located at the University of Virginia.
   http://www.virginia.edu/oldbooks/
http://www.sapphire.ac.uk/
SAPPHIRE Open in a new browser window
   Oral history project creating a recording and visual archive. Sample photographs of Scottish companies and interview transcripts.
   http://www.sapphire.ac.uk/
http://www.stbride.org/
St Bride Printing Library Open in a new browser window
   One of the specialist public reference libraries of the Corporation of London. Features world famous collections covering printing and related topics such as papermaking.
   http://www.stbride.org/
http://www.nytimes.com/specials/presses/
Stop the Presses Open in a new browser window
   A century old tradition ends at the New York Times. A history of the New York Times' 43rd st. press. Takes a look behind "the brass door" to view the changes in newspaper printing over the history of the plant.
   http://www.nytimes.com/specials/presses/
http://www.sunprintershistory.com
Sun Printers History Open in a new browser window
   The story of Sun Printers and Sun Engraving in Watford, England, from 1898 to 2004. Includes a list of people engaged with the company throughout its history and a photo gallery.
   http://www.sunprintershistory.com
http://communication.ucsd.edu/bjones/Books/booktext.html
The History of Printing Open in a new browser window
   A concise history of the book and printing beginning in the 7th century A.D.. Contains many examples of printed works and links.
   http://communication.ucsd.edu/bjones/Books/booktext.html
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Library/special/exhibits/incunab/inchome.htm
The Infancy of Printing Open in a new browser window
   A study of Renaissance print shops and the contributions of Yohann Gutenberg.
   http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Library/special/exhibits/incunab/inchome.htm
http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P8014/index.html
The Information Age and the Printing Press Open in a new browser window
   Looking backward to see ahead. A paper by James A. Dewar
   http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P8014/index.html
http://www.discoverypress.com/trampweb/hist1.html
Tramp Printer History Open in a new browser window
   Excerpts from the book Tramp Printers. A tramp printer was a craftsman who traveled about the world in search of work.
   http://www.discoverypress.com/trampweb/hist1.html
http://www.imultimedia.pt/museuvirtpress/index_i.html
Virtual Museum of Printing Open in a new browser window
   Gives a virtual tour of many historical aspects of printing, binding and prepress.
   http://www.imultimedia.pt/museuvirtpress/index_i.html

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