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The article discusses the contribution of the Società Tipografica Bolognese through its printing devices in promoting the spread of humanism in Italy during the sixteenth century. The Society was built in July 1572 by twelve aristocratic scholars of Bologna which was devoted to publishing the works of local writers and sticking to high printing standards. With this, the Society's publications are being highly considered for their high print-making quality. The printing device of the Society reflected the devotion and connection of its members to the culture and history of their city. However, having experienced a financial crisis, the Society was limited only to operate for 10 years and although it finally closed in 1581, it left some of the best examples of printing.