Printing in Oxford began during the time period we are studying. In 1478 Theodoric Rood put out the first book, and printing for the university continued intermittently for the next hundred years or so. In 1586 an ordinance of the Star Chamber granted Oxford a press and an apprentice. In 1636 a charter of Charles I allowed Oxford to print "all manner of books." So there has been a university press in operation here continuously since the late 16th century. Shown here is a type case from the press, dating from the 17th century.
