Three Letters from the Type-Cutter J.G. Schelter (1775–1841) to Paul Ludwig von Canstadt
Three Letters from the Type-Cutter J.G. Schelter (1775–1841) to Paul Ludwig von Canstadt
Author(s): Hartmut Walravens
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Schelter; Johann Gottfried; type-cutter; Schilling von Canstadt; printing pioneer; Manchu typography; Tibetan printing
Summary/Abstract: The short letters to the Russian-German printing pioneer concern a Manchu font cut by Johann Gottfried Schelter, and mainly deal with the reasons why Schelter was late finishing his work. Thus a few details regarding the font, including, not insignificantly, the price, are revealed. An old riddle is solved, namely Rémusat’s statement that Carl Tauchnitz simultaneously had a Manchu font cut that was designed by Julius Klaproth. In addition, Schilling’s and Schelter’s role in the printing of three Tibetan texts is discussed.
Book: Guruparamparā
- Page Range: 451-459
- Page Count: 9
- Publication Year: 2022
- Language: English
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