Galley press

A press for obtaining proofs from matter locked-up in galleys. Presses of this description are found in all newspaper offices, and in most bookwork houses, as they enable proofs to be pulled in the most expeditious manner in slips, and prevent the straining of a large press which is caused by a long narrow column of matter being impressed under a broad platen. In the ordinary galley press in general use the impression is given by a long, narrow platen, to which is affixed a blanket, the platen being made to rise and fall by means of a long lever handle. At the right-hand is fixed an ink-table, and a hook to hang the roller on. Underneath is a shelf for damp paper.

The accompanying engraving shows a new style of galley press, just brought out by Messrs. Francis Donnison and Son, the advantages of which are, the small cost in comparison to the others, and economy of time in pulling a proof; when the type is inked and the sheet laid on, it is only necessary to roll the iron cylinder (which runs easily on a kind of tram) over it, and the impression is complete.