Isbn: 9781390312409 - specimens of point line type: borders, ornaments, brass rules, &c. &c (classic reprint) (2 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, originally published in 1908, presents a comprehensive overview of the American Point Line System, a standardized system for the sizes and positions of typefaces on printing surfaces. Developed in the United States in the 1880s, the system ensured accurate alignment of typefaces in printing presses, eliminating the need for cumbersome manual adjustments. The author, a renowned authority on typography and printing technology, meticulously details the history, principles, and practical applications of this groundbreaking system. This book is an invaluable resource for printers, typographers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the foundational concepts of printing and typography. Its insights remain as relevant today as when it was first published. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…