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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 '''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> | ||
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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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File:Vasanta Press Bookmark Front.jpg|Bookmark front | |||
File:Vasanta Press Bookmark Calendar.jpg|Bookmark center | |||
File:Vasanta Press Bookmark Back.jpg|Bookmark back | |||
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==Online resources== | ==Online resources== | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 26 December 2012
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]
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.