George Petrie—a ‘type’ of genius

By Dermot McGuinne The nineteenth-century Irish polymath George Petrie is perhaps best remembered for his remarkable topographical watercolour paintings, his discoveries in areas of archaeological and antiquarian interest, and his extensive collection of early Irish music. Few, however, would readily associate him with the design and production of printing types. Consequently, the true measure of ... Read more

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