COLLECTION NAME:
Early Printing Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL16070073
Reference Number:
3069
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Detail of grapes watermark (transmitted light)
Parent Work Title:
Biblia Latina
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Bible. Vulgate
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Gutenberg Bible
Creator:
Schöffer, Peter, approximately 1425-approximately 1502
Creator Role:
Printer
Creator:
Gutenberg, Johann, 1397?-1468
Creator Role:
Printer
Date Created:
[c1455]
Publication Details:
Mainz: Printer of the 42-line Bible Johann Gutenberg and Johannes Fust
Volume:
1
Description:
Watermark: a bunch of grapes. The watermark identifies the origin of the paper as Caselle in Northern Italy. The paper is fine-quality, made from linen rags.
Language:
Latin
Subject:
Printing--History
Subject:
Bible
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Incunabula
Sub-Category:
Watermarks
Technique Used:
Printing (process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
Germany: Rhineland Palatinate: Mainz
Creation Site:
Italy
Item Height:
421 mm
Item Width:
308 mm
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
JRL16070073
