The nine colophons (printer's marks) between the first and second story windows on Allen Hall survey the history of printing. For example, the one with the inscription 'ALDUS' identifies the Aldine press. Aldus Manutius (1449-1515) was a pioineering figure in publishing, printing, and typography.
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