Press book
A book kept by the foreman of the press or machine-room in a large printing-office, in which entries are made of the amount of paper given out by the warehouseman for the various works, the number printed, &c., as well as the name of the pressman. The following is the form usually adopted:—
| When given out to wet. | Names of Works. | No. | Signatures. | Date when laid on. | Names of Pressmen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 Feb. 27 |
History of Printing | 500 | b | March 1 | Wilson. |
| Mar. 2 | Æsop’s Fables | 7000 | m | March 4 | Smith & Perkins. |
Press book
A book kept by the foreman of the press or machine-room in a large printing-office, in which entries are made of the amount of paper given out by the warehouseman for the various works, the number printed, &c., as well as the name of the pressman. The following is the form usually adopted:—
| When given out to wet. | Names of Works. | No. | Signatures. | Date when laid on. | Names of Pressmen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 Feb. 27 |
History of Printing | 500 | b | March 1 | Wilson. |
| Mar. 2 | Æsop’s Fables | 7000 | m | March 2 | Smith & Perkins. |