Collection of early printing examples

Collection

Identifier: EarlyPrinting-RSCA-ORPR-US

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1470 - 1953
Creation: Majority of material found within 1470 - 1854

Language of Materials

Collection is in Latin, English, Italian, Modern Greek, French, Hebrew, Dutch, German, Middle Dutch, Middle French, Old English, and Sinhala.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box and 1 portfolio-size box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Early Printing Collection consists of dozens of examples of early printed works dating from 1476 through the 18th century. A few more recent examples of fine printing and several facsimile pages are also included. The examples consist primarily of the printing examples collected by Professor Lloyd Reynolds and used in his teaching at Reed (1929-1969) and gifts from Steven Herold '63.