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A guided tour and demonstration of letterpress printing and typography, including the history of letterpress printing, type and books from 1000 CE to now, as well as demonstrations of how movable type is used and the mechanical history of all the different presses at Common Press.

Open to UPenn students, faculty, and staff.

Registration is required. There are 6 seats available.

Date:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Common Press Space
Campus:
Fisher Fine Arts Library

Event Organizer

Jessica Peterson
History of Type and Letterpress Printing with guided tour and demonstration