Early Venetian Printing Illustrated (1895) - Ferdinando Ongania - Bog

Early Venetian Printing Illustrated is a book written by Ferdinando Ongania and first published in 1895. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the early history of printing in Venice, Italy. It is filled with illustrations of the earliest books, manuscripts, and printed materials that were produced in Venice during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The book covers the period from the introduction of printing in Venice in the late 1400s to the end of the sixteenth century. It includes a detailed account of the earliest printing presses in Venice, the typefaces used, and the development of printing techniques. It also explores the role of the Venetian printing industry in the spread of knowledge and the dissemination of ideas during the Renaissance period. The illustrations in the book are of exceptional quality and provide a unique insight into the world of early Venetian printing. They include examples of illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, and woodcut illustrations. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and the development of the book in the Renaissance period. Overall, Early Venetian Printing Illustrated is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the early history of printing in Venice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of printing, the Renaissance period, or the development of the book as a medium of communication and knowledge dissemination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.