William Morris

Joseph Gould

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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