Decorated red cloth with mounted copper shield. Numerous color and black and white plates, some hand tipped-in, showing specimens of different printing techniques, including photography, lithography, and chromolithography. Plates show influence of Jugendstil and Art Nouveau. With 36 pages of advertisements for printing equipment to the rear. In a very good firm binding with bright plates. Some minor foxing. Rare first edition in fine condition. May require extra postage due to weight and value. Additional photographs on request.