The printer's grammar : containing a concise history of the origin of printing; also, an examination of the Superficies, Gradation, and Properties of the different sizes of types cast by Letter Founders; Various Tables of Calculation; Models of Letter Cases; Schemes for casting off Copy, and Imposing; and Many Other Requisites for attaining a perfect Knowledge both in the Theory and Practice of the Art of Printing. With directions to authors, compilers, &c. How to prepare copy, and to correct their own proofs. Chiefly collected from Smith's edition. To which are added directions for pressmen, &c. The whole calculated for the Service of All who have any Concern in the Letter Press.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, John, fl. 1755.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Printing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],369,[1]p.,table )

Other Title:

Printer's grammar

Place of Publication:

London : printed by L. Wayland; and sold by T. Evans, Pater-Noster-Row, M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T98767.

OCLC:

642763532