Aldus Manutius

/ ˈɔːldəs məˈnjuːʃɪəs /

noun

ManutiusAldus14501515MItalianWRITING: printer 1450–1515, Italian printer, noted for his fine editions of the classics. He introduced italic type

Aldine, al′dīn, adj. applied to books printed by Aldus Manutius of Venice, in 16th century.

In 1653 he regretted his inability to find a publisher's catalogue issued by Aldus Manutius.

The first of these is celebrated for his Orations, published by Aldus Manutius in 1576.

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 editions printed by Aldus Manutius the Elder are, however, much more valuable than those issued by his descendants.

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