Printing Old and New.

Manchester [etc.]: Taylor, Garnett, Evans & Co., Guardian Printing Works, [ca. 1912]. First edition. Boards somewhat darkened, slightly soiled and rubbed; some light foxing and soiling; a good to very good copy. 8vo (9.75 x 6.5 inches), original decorated brown glazed parchment over beveled boards, 70 pages. Mounted plates included in the pagination. A lovely and elaborate promotional work and specimen for the industrial printing firm, views of the plant and equipment, examples of illustration techniques, decorative borders in use, specimens for typefaces and ornaments, amenities for the union workers, etc.