De Vinne, Theodore Low, 1828-1914

Theodore Low De Vinne (1828-1914) was apprenticed to the printer's trade in Newburgh, N.Y. but came to New York City in 1848, where he eventually became a partner in the shop of Francis Hart. On the death of the latter in 1877, De Vinne became possessed of the business eventually known as the De Vinne Press. He was recognized as a master printer and developed a comprehensive knowledge of the history of typography, which he distilled in several publications. He was a founder (1884) and president (1904-1906) of the Grolier Club and printed most of its early publications. Active in the affairs on printer's organizations, De Vinne was a founder of the Typothet' of New York City and of the United Typothet' of America, working in these organization to make printing a profitable craft and to establish good relations between owners and employees.

From the description of Correspondence, legal documents, books, and memorabilia, ca. 1857-1931. (Grolier Club). WorldCat record id: 676925123

American printer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. F.B. Schell of Harper & Brothers, 1890 Dec. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526077

Theodore Low De Vinne (1828-1914) was a New York printer and typography historian.

From the description of Papers, 1883-1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207129972

Scholar and historian noted for his knowledge of the history of printing; owner of Theo. L. DeVinne & Co.

From the description of Theodore De Vinne letter to Charles W. H. Wyman [manuscript], 1882 June 20. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 407784321

New York printer and typography historian.

From the description of Typed letter signed, 1906 June 23, to Mr. Johnson. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122448602