Colophons or Printer's Marks Allen Hall Architecture of the University of Oregon

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

Colophons

Artist: Unknown

Date: 1954

Location: Allen Hall

The nine colophons (printer's marks) between the first and second story windows on Allen Hall survey the history of printing. For example, the one with the incription 'ALDUS' identifies the Aldine Press. Aldus Manutius. Manutius (1449-1515) was a pioneering figure in publishing, printing, and typography.