The Author's Printing and Publishing Assistant

The object of this little Work is to afford such a view of the Technical details of Printing and Publishing as shall enable Authors to form their own judgment on all subjects connected with the Publication of their Productions.

The want of such a little Manual has been repeatedly suggested to the Publishers by the frequent enquiries of Authors, and they trust that the information here given will prove satisfactory.


* Preparation and Calculation of Manuscripts

* Choice of Paper, Type, Binding, Illustrations, Publishing, Advertising

* Exemplification and Description of the Typographical Marks Used in the Correction of the Press