misc: imprint

Vincent, Discouerie, 1622 (π1r)

The title page of this work is a bit confusing, and lengthy, because it first names the author of the work in which mistakes have been discovered, before naming the author of this work.

Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1640 (*1r)

The Bay Psalm Book, as this work is known, is the first book printed in British North America.

Wroth, Urania, 1621 (A1r)

This title page for Wroth's prose romance is entirely engraved, from the illustration to the title above and the imprint statement below. At the very bottom of the page, on the left, is the engraver's name, "Sim. Passaeus, sculp:"

Zumárraga, Doctrina breve, 1544 (a1r)

This title page uses woodcut blocks and pieces of type to create decorative borders surrounding the text presenting the work's title and imprint. Doctrina breve is the first complete work printed in North America, and was printed using type, blocks, and press were brought over to Mexico City from Spain.