Even to the editor, whose only fields are those of literature, and whose only leaves grow from a composing-stick, the advent of a book like this is refreshing. ❋ Various (N/A)
The compositor holds in his hand a _composing-stick_, into which he places the type letter by letter, adding the spaces where necessary. ❋ Various (N/A)
I know many actors who are practical printers, fellows who can wield a composing-stick as deftly as a fighting sword. ❋ George Thompson (N/A)
The old man coughed, and Paul dropped his composing-stick into the space-box with a clatter, and spilt its contents there. ❋ David Christie Murray (N/A)
Tuesday came, and in the middle of the morning's work a man rapped on his case with a composing-stick, and said aloud, 'I call ❋ David Christie Murray (N/A)
As the type is set up it is removed from the composing-stick to long forms called _galleys_. ❋ Various (N/A)
Paul started as if an arrow had gone through him, and dropped his composing-stick a second time. ❋ David Christie Murray (N/A)
In the second, the composing-stick used by the figure in the act of setting type is changed from the right to the left hand; the press shows improved mechanical construction, indicating greater solidity and strength. ❋ Unknown (1901)
In a moment the foreman was explaining to Hilda, in his superb voice, the use of the composing-stick, and he accompanied the theory by a beautiful exposition of the practice; Edwin could stand aside and watch. ❋ Arnold Bennett (1899)
Unterrified by the commotion which his composing-stick was producing near and far, he laughed to scorn the abuse and threats of his enemies. ❋ Archibald Henry Grimk�� (1889)
Being expert with the composing-stick, he was readily engaged at good wages by his old employer, Keimer. ❋ Unknown (1888)
Reginald laid down his composing-stick and read the advertisement over again: and after that he read it again, word by word, most carefully. £50 a year! ❋ Talbot Baines Reed (1872)
He flushed up as Reginald approached, and put down his composing-stick to shake hands with him. ❋ Talbot Baines Reed (1872)
"Now," said "Magog," mounting his box, and taking his composing-stick in his hand, "keep your eye on me, young fellow, and you'll know all about it." ❋ Talbot Baines Reed (1872)
It is true, Mr Barber, who had not yet given up the idea of asserting his moral and intellectual superiority, continued by the ingenious device of "squabbling" his case, and tampering with the screw of his composing-stick, and other such pleasing jokes not unknown to printers, to disconcert the new beginner on one or two occasions. ❋ Talbot Baines Reed (1872)
He handled the composing-stick so dexterously, and answered every question so intelligently and promptly, that Keimer saw at once he was really an expert. ❋ Unknown (1859)
"Take this composing-stick and try your hand; let me see what you can do." ❋ Unknown (1859)
"Take this composing-stick and let me see whether you are competent or not," said Keimer. ❋ Unknown (1859)
And what weapon could I use, composing-stick or dung-fork, upon an anonymous correspondent of the hawkers 'and newsboys' ❋ Anonymous (1855)
You shall watch how the printer sets type, and learn what a composing-stick is, ❋ Walt Whitman (1855)
