A Practical Treatise Upon Modern Printing Machinery And Letterpress Printing (1888)

By Douglas Grey, Frederick J.F. Wilson, Frederick John Farlow Wilson

Book Overview

A Practical Treatise Upon Modern Printing Machinery And Letterpress Printing is a book written by Frederick John Farlow Wilson in 1888. The book is a comprehensive guide to the modern printing machinery and letterpress printing techniques of the time. It covers everything from the basics of letterpress printing to the latest advances in printing technology. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of printing machinery and techniques. The first section covers the history of printing, while the second section focuses on the various types of printing presses and their components. The third section covers the different types of typefaces and their use in printing, while the fourth section covers the various types of ink and paper used in printing. The fifth section covers the different techniques used in printing, such as lithography, photoengraving, and electrotyping. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various concepts and techniques discussed. Overall, A Practical Treatise Upon Modern Printing Machinery And Letterpress Printing is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of printing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164544810
• ISBN13: 9781164544814
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"