A Reputation for Excellence - A History of the Edinburgh Printing Industry by THE SCOTTISH PRINTING ARCHIVAL TRUST:

Scottish Printing Archival Trust, Merchiston Publishing, Edinburgh, first edition, 1990 Paperback ISBN 0951126679 First edition. Card covered stapled pamphlet. Produced to accomapny an exhibition marking the establishment of The Scottish Printing Archival Trust. From the book description: "Scotland, especially Edinburgh, has a long established 'reputation for excellence' in printing with particular reference to book printing. Starting in the Capital's Cowgate in the early 16th Century, it increased its scope considerably over the next three centuries and well into the 20th Century. It declined noticeably during the 1970's and 80's but, at its peak, had the distinction of being a major source of printed matter for London and Scottish publishers. It became, as a result, a not insignificant employer of labour and had a far flung reputation for the very high standard of its productions." Illustrated. 34 pages Wt 0.3 Kg Very Good