Second edition, with a new foreword. "Concise instructions for apprentice engravers or for those seeking simple yet practical knowledge of line and halftone engraving". Near fine in lightly torn jacket. The chief change since its original 1920 printing was the introduction of the color-sensitive dry plate for color plate making; instructions for handling dry plates are described in this revision. The author had previously edited the Process Engraving section in"The Inland Printer". With the bookplate and pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. Spine faded with small tear along back hinge at top.