An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations by Alfred W. Pollard
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1859-1944 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 |
| LoC No. | 05036911 |
| Title | An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Incunabula -- Bibliography |
| Subject | Books -- History -- 1450-1600 |
| Subject | Colophons |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56628 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56628-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 784 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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