Catalogus Van Voorwerpen Ingezonden Ter Algemeene Typographische Tentoonstelling Gehouden Te Haarlem Bij Gelegenheid Der Plegtige Onthulling Van Het Metalen Standbeeld Van Lourens Janszoon Coster...

<p>This is a catalog of objects submitted to the General Typographical Exhibition held in Haarlem on the occasion of the solemn unveiling of the metal statue of Lourens Janszoon Coster. Coster is traditionally credited with the invention of a printing press with movable type and the exhibition and statue unveiling were significant events in commemorating this alleged achievement. The catalog provides insight into the printing and book-related objects showcased at the exhibition reflecting the state of the art and historical perspectives of the printing trade in the Netherlands during that period.</p><p>Compiled by Joh. W. Enschedé Arie Cornelis Kruseman V. Loosjes and the Haarlem Booksellers Association Lourens Janszoon Coster the catalog offers a detailed glimpse into the cultural and technological landscape surrounding the celebration of Coster's legacy and the broader history of printing in the Netherlands.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>