American Printer

Philadelphia: Mackellar, Smiths and Jordan, 1885. Octavo. Fifteenth edition enlarged. 384pp., (6)pp. publisher's ad, illustrated. The present edition has been abridged and condensed in some respects, and considerably enlarged in others. As it stands at present, it will be found the most practical manual of printing extant. The pages have been reset in a type that finds much favour… Read more about this item

Nevada City, California: Harold A. Berliner, 1977. Buckram. Fine/No Jacket. Facsimile edition of the classic 1885 The American Printer A Manual of Typography by Dr. MacKellar, very detailed vintage information of all areas of the printing business including, equipment, tools, printing process, composition, and several chapters about running a successful 19th century prining business, also copyright chapter. 384… Read more about this item

Philadelphia: L. Johnson & Co, 1866. original cloth. 8vo. original cloth. (ii), 336, (2) pages with a frontispiece showing Gutenberg and Faust. Second edition. (Bigmore & Wyman II, 3; Appleton p.41). Marginal damp stain first 60 pages. Binding lightly worn. A good working copy. The first edition also appeared in 1866 and this is essentially a reprint of that… Read more about this item

Philadelphia: MacKellar, Smiths & Jordan, 1885. original cloth. 8vo. original cloth. xiv, 13-384, (6) pages. Fifteenth edition. (Bigmore & Wyman II,3; ATF Cat. 1512). A reprint of the fourteenth edition with a brief note on this fifteenth edition and a few other changes. Rubbed at spine ends. Front inside hinge cracked.

(Neveda City: Harold A. Berliner, 1977. cloth. 8vo. cloth. (vi), xiv, 13-384, (6) pages. Facsimile of 15th edition which was printed in 1885 by Mackellar, Smiths & Jordan. (Bigmore & Wyman II,3; ATF Cat. 1512). With some changes from the previous edition and additional matter added. Contains a new introduction by Terry Belanger. Near fine.

Philadelphia: MacKellar, Smiths & Jordan, 1970 Fifth edition. Cloth, faded and lightly stained, paper spine label, lettered in manuscript. Twelvemo. Title-page printed in red and brown, blown-toned frontispiece. Numerous black and white text illustrations. Old rubberstamp of Los Angeles book dealer Harry Ward. Bookplates removed from pastedowns. Spine ends worn. Still, a decent copy of classic American printing… Read more about this item

Nevada City, CA: Harold A. Berliner, Printer. Nicely done facsimile edition of the 1885 edition. Fully illustrated. Frontispiece photo of author. "Practical directions for managing all departments of a printing office, as well as complete instructions for apprentices: with several useful tables, numerous schemes for imposing forms in every variety, hints to authors, etc.". . Fine. Hardcover. Facsimile Edition. 1977.… Read more about this item

Philadelphia: L. Johnson & Company, 1866 Book. Illus. by Illustrated. Good. Hardcover. In the original green cloth binding. Some wear to covers. Textblock shaken but firm..

Nevada City, California: Harold A. Berliner. Very Good/No DJ. 1977. Hard Cover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 7-3/4" x 3-3/4" Narrow Illustrated cloth covered boards bright gilt titling, slightly rubbed to some edges. Facsimile edition of the classic 1885 The American Printer A Manual of Typography by Dr. MacKellar. Decorated end papers.… Read more about this item

Philadelphia, PA, USA: Mackellar, Smiths & Jordan, 1879. Beveled brown (leatherette over cloth?) boards with gilt illustration on front and gilt lettering on spine. Many b&w illustrations. -- Covers edgeworn, substantially rubbed (moreso on back and spine); overlaid leatherette wearing away at edges in spots, especially spine extremities. Front inner hinge cracked but strong; rear inner… Read more about this item

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The American Printer - A Manual of Typography:Containing Complete Instructions for Beginners, as Well as Practical Directions for Managing Every Department of a Printing Office.

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