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100 1 _aPollard, Alfred W.
_q(Alfred William),
_d1859-1944
245 1 3 _aAn Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-22
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations" by Alfred W. Pollard is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This publication explores the significance and historical context of colophons in early printed books, emphasizing their role before the widespread use of title pages. The book delves into specific examples from notable historical texts, inviting readers to understand both the bibliographic and personal dimensions of these inscriptions. The beginning of this work introduces readers to the term "colophon," explaining its origin and evolution. It discusses the function of colophons in manuscripts and early printed works, highlighting how they provided essential information about the book's production, such as the printer's name and date of publication. The text also reflects on the cultural implications of colophons, illustrating how early printers, contrasting with their scribe predecessors, began to assert their identity through these end inscriptions. The author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of colophons, hinting at their significance not just as bibliographical artifacts, but as markers of the printer's pride and engagement with the literary community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIncunabula -- Bibliography
653 _aBooks -- History -- 1450-1600
653 _aColophons
700 1 _aGarnett, Richard,
_d1835-1906
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56628
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