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A guide for printers and typesetters that explains core principles of typography and typesetting. It also explores related matters such as spelling, punctuation, and the proper use of capital letters, making it a useful reference for professionals in the printing and design fields.
First publish date: 1859
Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design
Authors: Henry Beadnell
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