Time.—From the first receipt of copy, the work to be proceeded with at not less than two sheets of sixteen pages each per week until completed, or in default thereof the printer to pay a sum of two pounds per week as damages.
Proofs.—Two copies of proof in galley and two copies of a revise in page to be furnished for reading and correction. The Librarian to have the right to demand a revise in galley and such revises in page as he shall deem necessary. No sheet to be sent to press until ordered by the endorsement of the Librarian thereon.
Additions and corrections.—The Librarian to have the right to insert additional matter in galley but not in page. No charge to be allowed for author’s corrections unless pointed out and priced at the time they are made.
Number of pages.[4]—The number of pages is estimated to be 250 more or less, but the number is not guaranteed.
Covers.—Three thousand covers to be printed upon coloured paper, of an approved tint, not less than 34lbs. to the ream (royal). The front of this cover to be printed with the title of the catalogue.
Binding.—The whole edition to be bound in good straw boards of suitable thickness, strongly sewn with thread, with cloth strip backs, the covers pasted on the sides and cut flush. Fourteen days will be allowed for binding beyond the time when the last sheet is sent to press.
Delivery.—The catalogues when completed, to be tied in brown paper parcels of fifty each, and delivered to the Public Library, High Street, Lambwell.
Tender.—The tender is to be at per page for brevier type and for nonpareil type respectively, the price to include all charges for press corrections, covers, binding, and delivery.
Other conditions.—The work is to be carried out to the entire satisfaction of the Librarian, and if he is dissatisfied with its execution he shall have power to stop the work and refer the matter to the Library Committee, whose decision shall be final and binding.
The Committee will require the firm whose tender is accepted to enter into a contract to execute the work in accordance with this specification and its conditions.