A medieval print showing European printers using block printing methods. Woodblock printing was used in Europe until the mid-15th century. Afterwards German, Johannes Gutenberg built the first practical printing press and pioneered a process for mass-producing moveable type (introduced into England by William Caxton)

A medieval print showing European printers using block printing methods. Woodblock printing was  used in Europe until the mid-15th century. Afterwards German,  Johannes Gutenberg built the first practical  printing  press and pioneered a process for mass-producing moveable type (introduced into England by William Caxton) Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Colin Waters / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2HTPT9W

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72.4 MB (6.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5906 x 4285 px | 50 x 36.3 cm | 19.7 x 14.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

14 January 2007

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.