Modern photoengraving: a practical textbook on latest American procedures

Abstract

"Textbook of the letterpress photoengraving business in 1948, covers all aspects of the field including half tone and color half-tone. Many half-tone illustrations on all aspects of the business and the machinery used" -- Hanson collection catalog, p. 146-147.

Contents

Principles and purpose of photoengraving -- Originals for reproduction -- Gallery equipment -- Negative materials -- Line photography -- Halftone photography -- Color photography -- Stripping -- Photoprinting -- Special photoprinting methods -- Line etching -- Halftone etching -- Colorplates -- Finishing -- Machining and mounting plates -- Proving -- Weighting and measuring -- Process hygiene.