Elzevir

[ el-zuh-veer, -ver, -suh- ]

/ ˈɛl zəˌvɪər, -vər, -sə- /

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Louis, c1540–1617, Dutch printer: founder of a printing firm at Leyden (1591?) that was operated by his descendants through the 18th century.

a book produced by this printing house.

a style of printing type with firm hairlines and stubby serifs.

of or relating to the Elzevir family or the books it published.

indicating the type originated by this family.

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El·ze·vir·i·an, adjective

The sphere as an Elzevir Mark will be referred to in the chapter dealing with Dutch examples.
Printers' Marks|William Roberts
His collection was especially rich in Elzevir editions, and in rare and beautiful books.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.--February, 1851.--Vol. II.|Various
The celebrated Elzevir Cæsar of 1635 is known by this, that the number of the 149th page is misprinted 153.
The Book-Hunter|John Hill Burton
The family originally came from Louvain, and there Louis, who first made the name Elzevir famous, was born in 1540.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various

The fame of the Elzevir editions rests chiefly on the works issued by this firm.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various