About
"A dictionary of the art of printing" by William Savage is a technical dictionary and practical reference written in the mid-19th century. It surveys the craft of printing in detail, defining its terminology, tools, methods, and regulations for working printers, while also serving authors and librarians as a dependable reference. Readers should expect thorough entries on alphabets and type, imposition and presswork, punctuation and marks, historical shop customs, and new processes such as electrotyping, all presented in a clear, workmanlike style.
The opening of the volume begins with a transcriber’s note explaining how special characters, ligatures, and complex tables are represented in the digital text, followed by title matter and a preface that sets out the book’s aim: a comprehensive, practical guide built from long experience, with acknowledgments to contributors and sources. The preface underscores frequent comparison with Moxon to trace the art’s progress, compiles relevant st
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