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Reference code
GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101026-107
Title
Notes on Lithographic Printing and University Press Proposal, 1859
Date(s)
- 1859 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Note
Summary: This page contains notes discussing the process and advantages of lithographic printing, including the use of pen and ink drawings on transfer paper and the proposal to have lithographic drawings executed at the University Press. The notes mention the cost and quality compared to copper-plate printing, and highlight the benefit of producing unlimited impressions without deterioration. The year 1859 is referenced multiple times. The name W. C. Green appears on the page.
