A trade card for Thomas Sabine, illustrated with tools of the printing trade along the tops and sides and below with three illustrations showing tradesmen at work: at a rolling press, a composer in front of type drawers, and two men working a letter press
Alternative Title:
Thomas Sabine, letterpress and copper plate printer
Description:
Title from item., Date of publication based on Sabine's date probable years of operation at Shoe Lane, before his partnership with his son. See Maxted, I. London book trades 1775-1800, page 197., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Text below title: Gentlemen, tradesmen and others, favouring him with their Commands, may depend on having them executed in the neatest and most expeditious manner. N.B. Copper Plates neatly Engraved and Printed., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Thomas Sabine
Subject (Topic):
Occupations, Printers, Printing, Printing presses, Printmaking equipment, and Typesetting