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No that is the name given to hand drawn illustrations before the printing press.

The illustrations of medieval codices were known as illuminations, and were individually hand drawn and painted. With the invention of the printing press during the 15th century, books became more widely distributed, often illustrated with woodcuts. - Wikipedia

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What are facts about the Renaissance period?

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What happened to the church during the Renaissance period?

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What is a fact about the printing press?

there are some called Chandlers, and a man named "mackenzie" invented the first one


What was the first thing printed on the first printing press?

The first thing to be printed on a printing press was the bible.


What is first copy of a book called?

The first copy of a book is commonly referred to as the "first edition." It is the initial printing of the book and is often considered valuable to collectors.


What was the first book printed in the new printing press?

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When did the Printing Press?

The first printing press was made in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg.


Development of printing?

Johann Gutenberg was the first to invent the printing blocks which was around the 15th century. Later he started to experiment with metal types. (The first printing blocks were made out of wood)