The printer's grammar containing a concise history of the origin of printing; also, an examination of the Superficies, Gradation, and Properties of the different sizes of types cast by Letter Founders; Various Tables of Calculation; Models of Letter Cases; Schemes for casting off Copy, and Imposing; and Many Other Requisites for attaining a perfect Knowledge both in the Theory and Practice of the Art of Printing. With directions to authors, compilers, &c. How to prepare copy, and to correct their own proofs. Chiefly collected from Smith's edition. To which are added directions for pressmen, &c. The whole calculated for the Service of All who have any Concern in the Letter Press
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
printed by L. Wayland; and sold by T. Evans, Pater-Noster-Row
1787, M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]
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Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T98767. - Reproduction of original from British Library |
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Physical Description: | Online-Ressource ([4],369,[1]p.,table) 8° |