American iron hand presses

Abstract

"Stephen O. Saxe, the well known printing historian, presents in this book the story of the iron hand press in North America from its first appearance to final manufacture. Saxe's well researched text is accompanied by John DePol's illustrations."--Page [4] of cover.

Contents

The Stanhope press -- The Columbian press -- The Ruthven press -- The Wells press -- The Stansbury press -- The Smith press -- The Washington press -- The Albion press -- The Union press -- The Tufts press -- The Philadelphia and Bronstrup presses -- The Foster press -- The Ruggles press -- Other presses.