The History of Printing in America: With a Biography of Printers, and an Account of Newspapers; to which is Prefixed a Concise View of the Discovery and Progress of the Art in Other Parts of the World : [Faksim. in Kupferstich], Volume 1 |
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... types of the printer ; and , even among savages , it is the office of particular persons to chronicle , in their memories , the most interesting occurrences and extraordinary events , in order that they may be conveyed to future ...
... types of the printer ; and , even among savages , it is the office of particular persons to chronicle , in their memories , the most interesting occurrences and extraordinary events , in order that they may be conveyed to future ...
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... types cast for the purpose , line for line , without intervals between the words , as in the manuscript itself . This copy is so perfect an imita- tion of the original , that it might supply its place . Its title is , Novum Testamentum ...
... types cast for the purpose , line for line , without intervals between the words , as in the manuscript itself . This copy is so perfect an imita- tion of the original , that it might supply its place . Its title is , Novum Testamentum ...
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... types of German and Eng- lish text , now occasionally used . The inventors of Printing carefully imitated the sizes and shapes of those characters , first on blocks of wood , and after- ward on metal types . Pages , columns and lines of ...
... types of German and Eng- lish text , now occasionally used . The inventors of Printing carefully imitated the sizes and shapes of those characters , first on blocks of wood , and after- ward on metal types . Pages , columns and lines of ...
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... types been used . I criti- cally examined this manuscript leaf , and laying it by the side of a printed column , from brevier types , I found that the lines of each ran exactly parallel , for the whole length of the manuscript ...
... types been used . I criti- cally examined this manuscript leaf , and laying it by the side of a printed column , from brevier types , I found that the lines of each ran exactly parallel , for the whole length of the manuscript ...
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... types , were variously decorated in binding . Strength appeared to be the first object , neatness the second , and ... type , and rope . elegance of impression , those of all other OF BOOKS . 53.
... types , were variously decorated in binding . Strength appeared to be the first object , neatness the second , and ... type , and rope . elegance of impression , those of all other OF BOOKS . 53.
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Page 258 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day ; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord JESUS CHRIST, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Page 2 - States entitled an act for the encouragement of learning hy securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the author., and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned, and also to an act entitled an act supplementary to an act, entitled an act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving and...
Page 2 - THOMAS, of the said District, has deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the Right whereof he claims as Author, in the Words following, to 'wit : The History of Printing in America.
Page 290 - I desire to see it done before I die, and I am so deep in years, that I cannot expect to live long; besides, we have but one man, viz. the Indian Printer, that is able to compose the sheets, and correct the press with understanding.
Page 173 - And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant.
Page 21 - Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Page 85 - And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet ; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.
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Page 313 - I was in my working dress, my best clothes being to come round by sea. I was dirty from my journey ; my pockets were stuffed out with shirts and stockings, and I knew no soul, nor where to look for lodging. I...
Page 314 - I desired him to let me have threepenny-worth of bread of some kind or other. He gave me three large rolls. I was surprised at receiving so much : I took them, however, and, having no room in my pockets, I walked on with a roll under each arm, eating a third.