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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 [John] 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.
Publication Date
1787
Disciplines
American Studies
Recommended Citation
Smith, John, "The Printer's Grammar" (1787). Zea E-Books in American Studies. 17.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/zeaamericanstudies/17
Comments
London, Printed by L. Wayland: And sold by T. Evans, Pater-Noster-Row. M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]
Public domain.