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This book is a detailed, practical yet insightful examination of the job of being a professional typewriter in the late 19th century. It provides instructions on the equipment, maintenance and daily operation of a Caligraph typewriter, from loading paper and basic use to ribbon changes and regular cleaning protocols, as well as insights into the burgeoning business landscape and workplace expectations of the day. The author, an experienced and articulate typist, provides not just a how-to demonstration of the remarkable technology of the day, but shares many practical solutions to common problems developed during her professional experience. Throughout, the author maintains a firm but encouraging tone, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and attention to detail without neglecting the pressures of meeting often tight deadlines. This book is a unique window into a profession and technology that revolutionized secretarial and business practices of the period.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed, practical yet insightful examination of the job of being a professional typewriter in the late 19th century. It provides instructions on the equipment, maintenance and daily operation of a Caligraph typewriter, from loading paper and basic use to ribbon changes and regular cleaning protocols, as well as insights into the burgeoning business landscape and workplace expectations of the day. The author, an experienced and articulate typist, provides not just a how-to demonstration of the remarkable technology of the day, but shares many practical solutions to common problems developed during her professional experience. Throughout, the author maintains a firm but encouraging tone, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and attention to detail without neglecting the pressures of meeting often tight deadlines. This book is a unique window into a profession and technology that revolutionized secretarial and business practices of the period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332016983_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Complete Caligraph InstructorIf the space between lines is not uniform, it is because the Operator does not pull the lever toward him as far as he can, and so makes single space when he ought to make double sp. Seller Inventory # 2147916172
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