The practice of typography; correct composition; a treatise on spelling, abbreviations, the compounding and division of words, the proper use of figures and numerals, italic and capital letters, notes, etc., with observations on punctuation and proof-reading; (1910)
De Vinne, Theodore Low, 1828-1914 · New York : The Century Co. · leaf 304
nderstand-ing of an authors meaning should be the earlieststudy. Next comes a knowledge of the elements ofgrammar. Careful reading of standard editionsof good authors is always helpful. The compositorshould make his own rules, but he cannot do thisuntil he can properly discriminate between… … 19
Printing · Authorship
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