The working man's way in the world / Charles Manby Smith ; with a preface and notes by Ellic Howe
1967, 1st edition. London : Printing Historical Society. Near fine library copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Remaining library stamps and bookplates. Item #424912
Physical description; xii, iii-xii, 347, xiii-xxv pages ; 21 cm. Contents; Preface and notes / Ellic Howe -- Preface and table of contents to The working man's way in the world / Charles Manby Smith -- The working man's way in the world : being the autobiography of a journeyman printer -- Appendix: notes on the text ; C.S Smith's known publications ; The label printer and The Irish machine, reprinted from Smith's Curiosities of London life. Subjects; Smith, Charles Manby 1804-1880. Smith, Charles Manby. 1800-1899. Printers England ; Biography. Printing industry England History 19th century. Printing industry. Printers United States ; Biography. Printers London Autobiography. Publishing industry.
Price: €14.95