From inside cover: "This is the sixth of a series of monographs devoted to the educational advancement of book design, manufacturing and publishing sponsored by George McKibbin & Son". The title begins with a definition of the three methods of letter production -- typography, calligraphy, and lettering. The author then moves on to describe the employment of lettering in book work; the tools used for lettering; and the essentials of the book wrapper, binding, and text pages. A brief author's bio is also included.