secondhand Three Lithographic Technical Foundation Manuals 1945 used

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Three manuals of technical guides from Lithographic Technical Foundation USA 1945

Three manuals are part of a historical series of technical guides published by the Lithographic Technical Foundation (LTF), an organization established in the USA in 1924 to promote research and education in lithography.

The specific issues for sale here focus on key aspects of offset lithography:
Shop Manual No. 10 – Graining of Lithographic Plates (Blue cover): It refers to the process of "graining" metal plates. This mechanical processing creates a rough surface that allows the plate to hold water in the non-printing areas and the oily substance (ink) in the printing areas.
Shop Manual No. 13 – Inks for Offset Lithography (Purple cover): It covers the composition, drying, and mixing of offset inks. Offset lithography relies on the chemical repulsion between water and oily ink, making the correct ink composition critical for print quality.
Shop Manual No. 15 – Press Cylinders for Offset Lithography (Green cover): It focuses on the cylinders of the printing press. A typical offset machine uses three main cylinders: the plate cylinder, the rubber (blanket) cylinder, and the pressure cylinder.

These booklets (usually first editions from the 1940s) are now considered collectible items for those interested in the history of graphic arts and typography.

They are in pristine condition with no notes on their pages.

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