Episode 2 of 2

First Book Printed in France

When: 1470
Where: Paris
Part of: Introduction of Printing Press to France by Johann Heynlin

The press produced the Epistolae Gasparini Pergamensis in 1470, recognized as the first book printed in France.

This collection of letters by Gasparinus de Bergamo was intended to provide an exemplar for students writing elegant Latin. It marked the beginning of the printing industry in France under Heynlin's direction.

Sources

Johann Heynlin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-28

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