Christian Egenolff, the Elder Jennifer Van Orman 2 years ago An early printer and publisher, Christian Egenolff, the Elder was born on July 26, 1502. Plate from “Herbarum, arborum, fruticum, frumentorum ac leguminem” published by Christian Egenolff (1502-1555) Title page of “Herbarum, arborum, fruticum, frumentorum ac leguminem” published by Christian Egenolff.