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The act or art of expressing by means of types or symbols; emblematical or hieroglyphic representation. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

A process resembling "nature printing," by which drawings executed on gelatin are impressed into a soft metal plate, from which the printing is done as from copperplate.

A method of etching in which the design upon the plate is produced in relief.

Same as Phototypy.

The act or art of printing from stereotype plates.

same letter, as, a, â, ä, o, ô, etc. "Diacritical points." Sir W. Jones. A glance at this typography will reveal great difficulties, which diacritical marks necessarily throw in the way of both printer and writer. A. J. Ellis.

To use or practice the art of typography; to take impressions of letters, figures, or electrotypes, engraved plates, or the like.

ial; the business of a printer, including typesetting and presswork, with their adjuncts; typography; also, the act of producing photographic prints. Block printing. See under Block. -- Printing frame (Photog.), a shallow box, usually having a glass front, in which prints are made by exposure to light. -- Printing ho…

That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions. Hence, specifically:

Of or pertaining to typography or printing; as, the typographic art. -- Ty`po*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.