What are printer’s marks used for?
To identify which printing press produced the book
When did the use of printer’s marks begin?
With the printing press in the 15th century
What does the level of complexity in printer’s marks convey?
Skill level of the printing house
How many printer’s marks does the TJ building have?
56 printer’s marks
From which countries do the printer’s marks originate?
England, America, Italy, France, and Germany
Who were Furst and Schoeffer in relation to Gutenberg?
Partners with Gutenberg who took over his equipment when he went bankrupt
What is the first known printer’s mark?
Two shields used by Furst and Schoeffer
Who was William Caxton?
The first printer to print in English
What does William Caxton’s printer’s mark feature?
Two swans surrounding a WC insignia
Why are printer’s marks included in the library?
To celebrate the development and spread of the printed word
