Book Description

OLLIS’ PAGING MACHINE. Manufactured by Thomas Ollis, Machinist, 13, Lawton Street, Liverpool. A large lithographed advertisement broadside, detailing the principles of the machine, which is illustrated at the head of the sheet. Rare. 285mm x 234mm. c.1855. “In working it is changed to print consecutive, alternate, or duplicate, with the greatest ease and facility, when worked by the hand the wheels &c are carried back with a strong spring, the inking circle is sufficiently long to allow the roller to make two full revolutions...” ~ Thomas Ollis (1799-1882), moved from 13 Lawton Street in 1855.
Author OLLIS’ PAGING MACHINE. 1855.
Date 1855

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