This is a collection of samples of printing work from around the world, sent in by printers to the Printers' International Specimen Exchange in the late 19th century. The specimens include examples of typography, calligraphy, and other decorative printing techniques, and were intended to serve as inspiration and instruction for printers looking to improve their craft. The book includes detailed descriptions and commentary on the samples. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.