Main (Thompson) Library location: North wing -- First window. Very little is known about the life and career of Andrew Hester (c.15 -- – c. 1556). He worked as a bookseller and printer at St. Paul's Churchyard in London, and his practice was most likely located at the Sign of the White Horse. In 1539, records show that Hester sold an edition of Primers by the Bishop of Rochester, John Hilsey. Additionally, the colophon of a quarto of the entire Bible translated by Myles Coverdale, dated to 1550, states that it was printed for Hester. Hester's mark displayed in the Vassar library is comprised of the letters in his name, surmounted by a cross. In fact, only one of Andrew Hester's marks is in existence today. This mark is part of the 1550 Bible, whose location of origin can be traced to Zurich, Germany. The entire device is rather ornate, making use of wreaths, archways, and flowers in conjunction with the monogram.