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American Iron Hand Presses The Story of the Iron Hand Press in America

Author: Stephen O. Saxe, with wood engravings by John DePol

Publisher/Date: Oak Knoll (1995 reprint)

Format/Condition: NEW softcover book in fine condition, 108 pages, 15 b/w wood engravings, measures 7×10 inches.

Description: The technology of iron (replacing wood) created a revolution in printing in the nineteenth century. This important volume covers the great American iron hand presses of the day—Stanhope, Columbian, Ruthven, and many others.