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)
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Colin Waters / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2HTPT9WFile size:
72.4 MB (6.1 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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5906 x 4285 px | 50 x 36.3 cm | 19.7 x 14.3 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
14 January 2007More information:
This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.