This is a fascinating book about the history of the newspaper printing industry in Montreal and moreover, the line art illustrations are beautiful.
From page 4 of The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution. (Book & eBook):
‘The early printers, in their work, had either to rival the exquisite manuscripts of the monkish transcribers of written knowledge, or be considered far behind in the “art preservative of all arts.” Everything was done conscientiously in those days, and with the greatest care. The inventors were the printers: and their hearts were in their work. Printers then looked upon their productions as works of art.’
Front cover of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”
Illustration on page 3 of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”
Illustration on page 7 of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”
Illustration on page 8 of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”
Illustration on page 10 of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”
Illustration on page 12 of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”
Illustration on page 13 of “The daily newspaper : the history of its production and distribution.”