Didot, Firmin, 1764-1836
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1764-04-14 - 1836-04-24
Occupations
Places
- Paris (France) (Place of Birth)
- Mesnil-sur-L'Estrée (France) (Place of Death)
- Paris (France) (Residence)
Topics
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Didot, Firmin: Letter and portrait, April 1, 1810
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains printed ephemera and manuscripts relating primarily to the printing trade. The materials described here constitute only a portion of the printing ephemera in the collection. The organization and description of the materials are ongoing, and researchers are advised to consult Special Collections staff.
Dates:
April 1, 1810
Large folio scrapbook titled "Recueil d'Essai Typographique etc. etc. etc. - Chiefly from the Collection of Antoine Augustin Renouard - Paris"
Item
Scope and Contents
Text of typed Index pasted into verso of front flyleaf:
Gazette Nationale. Jan. 4, 1793. Second year of the Republic. This newspaper which was printed by the government contains a record of the acts of the National Convention and the Defence of Louis XVI. It is interesting typographically because it is supposed to beve been printed from the characters of Baskerville which were purchased by Beaumarchais for his edition of the works of Voltaire. (The gift of Ralph Straus, author...
Dates:
approximately 1793-1950