One of the most famous historical documents of English printing is Joseph Ames's "Typographical Antiquities," published in London in 1749. Although Ames referred to his work as a history of printing, the bulk of it is a list of the first printers in England and their works through 1600, with very full bibliographical descriptions for…

As has been described in the editorials of the past two issues, "The Library Quarterly" has changed in appearance and content to better reflect contemporary research on library-related issues. As the newly dubbed "History of the Book" editor, Karen Nipps is excited that the cover article segment of the journal is being expanded…

The Doves Press, founded in 1900 in Hammersmith, England, produced some of the most notable examples of fine typography of the twentieth century. A dispute over ownership of the types developed, and the types were destroyed. (Author/LS)

Early Chinese printer's colophons are rich in information useful to researchers tracing the development of Chinese printing in its early stages. Regional and chronological patterns exhibited by 30 sample colophons from the Sung dynasty period are described and their implications discussed. (12 references) (Author/KE)

The works of early printing historians must be read with considerable caution. (Author)

This history of a London Missionary Society member's contributions to typography development in China highlights selection of 3,000 Chinese characters needed for purpose of printing Christian books, production of temporary font from wooden blocks, and use of European methods of punches and matrices to produce permanent metal font. (Twenty-seven…

A cost analysis and other evidence show that incunable type was fairly durable. (AB)

The speed at which printing was done during the wooden-press era (circa 1436-circa 1820) is of importance from both the economic and the bibliographic points of view. It is suggested that pertinent background material be gathered, before attempting to estimate the productivity of a plant. (63 references) (Author/NH)

Traces historical development of the John M. Wing foundation on the History of Printing beginning with its benefactor, John M. Wing, through the contributions of its custodians: Pierce Butler, 1920-31; Ernst F. Detterer, 1931-47; and James M. Wells, 1951-84. Focus is on the formulation and application of the collecting policy. (75 references)…

A more creative use of print is suggested as a means of increasing human communication. (PF)

Describes the research resources of two information science collections: (1) the Columbia University School of Library Service, including materials on library science, the history of printing and publishing, and the history of children's literature; and (2) the headquarters library of the American Library Association (ALA), which contains both ALA…