Originally aimed at an audience of curious youngsters, this text describes in great technical detail the printing and publishing of books at the Harper establishment. Coverage includes, for example, composition, proofs and correcting, type-founding, engravings, the press, binding, and distribution.
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Originally aimed at an audience of curious youngsters, this text describes in great technical detail the printing and publishing of books at the Harper establishment. Coverage includes, for example, composition, proofs and correcting, type-founding, engravings, the press, binding, and distribution.
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Very good. Very clean hardcover. no jacket. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs.
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Fine. 1584560584. New introduction by Joel Myerson and Chris L. Nesmith. First edition thus (with added material). Fine in green cloth. No dust jacket.
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Textual illustrations. Minor rubbing. VG. 18x14cm, xx, 161 pp., A reprint of the 1855 edition with additional material added, including new introduction by Joel Myerson and Chris L. Nesmith. A history of Harper & Brothers Publishers. Contents: General structure of the edifice--The fire-proof floors--Manufacture of the iron beams--Interior of the Cliff Street building--The court-yard--Composition--Proofs and correcting--Type-founding--Moulds for type-founding--Electrotyping--Engraving- press--Drying and pressing the sheets--Forwarding--Marling--Finishing-- distribution.
