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The Letter-Press Printer - A Complete Guide to the Art of Printing : Including an Introductory Essay by William Morris, EPUB eBook

The Letter-Press Printer - A Complete Guide to the Art of Printing : Including an Introductory Essay by William Morris EPUB

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A classic guide to the art of printing, covering the intricate mechanical operations and fascinating history of the letter press.

First published in 1876, this comprehensive manual is a useful and instructive guide to letter-press printing. Covering a variety of printed products, such as newspapers and books, Joseph Gould gives an extensive overview of this forgotten art.

The chapters featured in this volume include:

  • Names of Various Sizes of Books
  • Diagrams of Impositions
  • Music Composition
  • Casting off Copy
  • Colour Printing
  • Greek and Hebrew
  • Printers' Correction Marks

Old Hand Books is proudly republishing this volume in a new edition, featuring an introduction on the history of letter-press printing and typography by John Southward.

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