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1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class 7.: J. and R. M. Wood

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Making the Paper Mould
Drying the Paper Mould
Operation of Casting a Stereotype Plate
Finishing the Plate for press
Compositor's Frame and Rack in Iron

1744. WOOD, J. and R. M., 89 West Smithfield, E.C.

Printing and stereotyping machinery, and type.

WOOD, J. and R. M., 89 West Smithfield, E. C.

Printing and stereotyping machinery, and type.

IMPROVED PAPIER MACHE STEREOTYPING APPARATUS, patented September 8th, 1860. No. 2180.

Prices of J. and R. M. Wood's stereotype foundries.

  • To cast a demy plate, and under £20
  • To cast a quarto royal or folio crown. £25
  • To cast a royal folio £35
  • To cast, type high, a newspaper, single and double columns, with Wood's patent core gauge. £40
  • To cast a newspaper page, flat, size of the "Times" £135

The exhibitors arc type founders, Columbian and Albion printing press manufacturers, and patentees of the improved papier mache stereotyping apparatus. They are prepared to execute orders for printing machinery, plant, and material, and every requisite for printing news40 0 papers, books, and jobbing.


COMPOSITOR'S FRAME AND RACK IN IRON, with galley shelf and enamelled iron basin for wetting type for distribution.

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