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Printing apparatus for the use of amateurs. Containing full and practical instructions for the use of Cowper's parlour printing press. Also the description of larger presses on the same principle, and various other aaparatus for the amateur typographer ... The pamphlet contains, likewise, numerous specimens of plain and ornamental types, brass rules, checks, borders, ornaments, corners, arms, &, &.

Specimens of amateur printing ... by means of the ... press invented by Mr. Cowper.

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Specimens of amateur printing ... by means of the ... press invented by Mr. Cowper.