The Letter-Press Printer - A Complete Guide to the Art of Printing

The Letter-Press Printer - A Complete Guide to the Art of Printing PDF Author: Joseph Gould
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446547809
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210

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Book Description
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.