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Monotype caster identification	2 Dec 14
Periodic table of typefaces	18 Jul 14
Varying 'open times' between treadle platens	12 Sep 13
Teadle platen: what is the name of this component?	12 Sep 13
Drop caps on a slug: which machine?	28 Aug 13
Adana eight-five serial numbers	29 Apr 13
Adana eight-five mk.2 gripper arms	19 Mar 13
Adana Eight-Five: dimensions of roller stocks /...	15 Jan 13

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