Conduit Street, March 1, 1839.
CONTENTS.
| Page. | |
| Process of Printing, | [1] |
| Origin and Progress of Printing, | [12] |
| Stereotype Printing, | [21] |
| Copper Plate Printing, | [25] |
| Engraving on Wood, | [25] |
| Preparation and Calculation of Manuscript, | [26] |
| Choice of Paper, | [30] |
| Paper Making, | [30] |
| Choice of Type, | [32] |
| Correcting the Press, | [39] |
| Typographical Marks, | [40] |
| Illustrative Engravings, | [50] |
| Choice of Binding, | [51] |
| Publishing and Advertising, | [53] |
THE AUTHOR’S
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
ASSISTANT.
As it is very desirable that Authors, and those who may have to give directions to the Printer, should be acquainted with the manner in which Printing is performed, it may be proper, in commencing this little work, to give in the first place a brief outline of