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[[File:A K Sitarama Shastri.jpg|Right|210px|thumb|A. K. S. Shastri, shown in ''The Theosophist'' of October 1929.]] | |||
The '''Vasanṭā Press''' was established at the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society in Adyar]] in 1909. It prints various publications produced by the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)]], the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre]], and allied organizations. The first prize for excellence in printing was awarded to it in 1987 by the All India Printers' Conference.<ref>[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/theosophical-publishing-house# The Theosophical Publishing House web page]</ref> | |||
== Publications of the Press == | |||
Here is an example of a folded bookmark from the early history of the press. It features [[Annie Besant]], President of the Society, on the front, a bit of advertising on the back, and a centerfold calendar in an unusual format. The bookmark was sold at a price of one anna. | Here is an example of a folded bookmark from the early history of the press. It features [[Annie Besant]], President of the Society, on the front, a bit of advertising on the back, and a centerfold calendar in an unusual format. The bookmark was sold at a price of one anna. | ||
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Revision as of 17:22, 2 January 2013
The Vasanṭā Press was established at the Theosophical Society in Adyar in 1909. It prints various publications produced by the Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar), the Adyar Library and Research Centre, and allied organizations. The first prize for excellence in printing was awarded to it in 1987 by the All India Printers' Conference.[1]
Publications of the Press
Here is an example of a folded bookmark from the early history of the press. It features Annie Besant, President of the Society, on the front, a bit of advertising on the back, and a centerfold calendar in an unusual format. The bookmark was sold at a price of one anna.
Bookmark front
Bookmark center
Bookmark back
Online resources
- Vasanta Press at Theosopedia
- The Vasanta Press by Annie Besant, Supplement to The Theosophist, vol 29, June 1908.