‘The Age of Enlightenment’ in Britain could have sprung from the spread of Provincial Printing, since this resulted in the growth of literacy and education. For the first time ‘the man in the street’ could afford to buy and own his own books. This started in the 18th century and by the start of the 19th century, it was in full flow. Almost every small town had its own printer who produced works of educational, religious, topographical or indeed, popular interest. We have had great interest in Provincial Printing for over thirty years and currently have a stock of several hundred items. We can always direct you to these within our stock.