Aldus Manutius

/ (ˈɔːldəs məˈnjuːʃɪəs) /

noun

1450–1515, Italian printer, noted for his fine editions of the classics. He introduced italic type

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How to use Aldus Manutius in a sentence

Aldine, al′dīn, adj. applied to books printed by Aldus Manutius of Venice, in 16th century.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) | Various
In 1653 he regretted his inability to find a publisher's catalogue issued by Aldus Manutius.
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies | Archer Taylor
The first of these is celebrated for his Orations, published by Aldus Manutius in 1576.
Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 1 | Henry Hallam
Aldus Manutius praises her to the skies, lauds her benevolence to the poor, her care for the afflicted and her ability as a ruler.
The Century of Columbus | James J. Walsh
The editions printed by Aldus Manutius the Elder are, however, much more valuable than those issued by his descendants.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 | Various

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