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Printing Anglo-Saxon from Parker to Hickes and Wanley: With a Catalogue of Early Printed Books Containing Anglo-Saxon, 1566–1705. By Peter J. Lucas.

  • Published In: Library, 2024, v. 25, n. 4. P. 504 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McKitterick, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a comprehensive volume that surveys the design and use of special types for printing Anglo-Saxon (Old English) from the 1560s to the early eighteenth century. It includes a detailed bibliography of books containing Anglo-Saxon texts, along with information on the sources of these printed works. The author provides extensive analyses of various type designs and their historical context, while also noting some limitations in indexing and organization that may affect usability. Overall, the work is positioned as a significant resource for understanding the publication and interpretation of Anglo-Saxon literature during this period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Library. 2024/12, Vol. 25, Issue 4, p504
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-2160
  • DOI:10.1093/library/fpae062
  • Accession Number:185321992
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