The British and Colonial Printer and Stationer, Vol. 86 (Classic Reprint): March 4, 1920 - Couverture souple

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9781334430169: The British and Colonial Printer and Stationer, Vol. 86 (Classic Reprint): March 4, 1920

Synopsis

This 1920 issue of The British and Colonial Printer and Stationer offers a window into the printing trades of the era.

It covers cost planning, union involvement, and daily operations that shaped printers and stationers in London and beyond. The issue blends practical industry data with news, commentary, and notices that illuminate how printers organized, priced work, and invested in equipment.

In these pages you’ll find discussions of standard hourly cost rates, how they are calculated, and what they mean for a shop’s pricing. The federation’s costing system, depreciation, and replacement funds are explored, along with real‑world examples from print operations. There are reports on trade union events, conferences, and the evolving relationship between makers and distributors.
What you’ll experience
  • Plain language explanations of cost accounting and how hourly rates are set
  • Insights into union activity and the push for better working conditions in the trade
  • Updates on printing machinery, shop layouts, and industry news from various regions
  • Advertisements and notices that reflect the commercial life of printers and paper merchants
Ideal for researchers and enthusiasts of early 20th‑century printing, publishing, and trade journalism, this edition reads like a snapshot of the industry in motion. It’s a useful reference for understanding how printers priced work, managed equipment, and connected with partners in a changing marketplace.

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0243165080 ISBN 13 :  9780243165087
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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