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COST SYSTEM 
 
 EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 PRICE LIST 
 
 FOR 
 
 JOB PRINTING 
 AND BINDING 
 
 BY DAVID RAMALEY 
 
 ELEVENTH EDITION 
 
 Copyrighted 1913 By 
 DAVID K.A*MALEY ^ ; 
 
 Ramaley Printing Co. 
 
 St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 1913 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Introductory to the Eleventh Edition 
 
 In 1873, (forty years ago) I pub* 
 lished my first Price List for Em- 
 ploying Printers, since which time 
 I have issued ten editions including 
 the present one. 
 
 My personal record in the print- 
 ing business, commenced in 1839, as 
 an apprentice. In 1845 I was fore- 
 man on a daily newspaper in Pitts- 
 burgh. Pennsylvania, before cylin- 
 der presses were introduced west of 
 the Allegheny Mountains. In 1856 
 I was located in St. Paul, connected 
 with the largest concern in the 
 state, passing through all the grades 
 of management for six years, and in 1862 started an independent 
 job printing plant, which has been continued up to the present 
 writing for fifty -one years, making a total printing service of 
 seventy-four j^ears. When the first edition of the Employing 
 Printers Price List was published, there was no uniform stan- 
 dard of types; consequently no point system. Printing through- 
 out the East was figured by the ream for the paper, and by the 
 token for press work, meaning 240 impressions on type, to cor- 
 respond with the 480 sheets of paper as a standard ream. In the 
 West printers were breaking away from the conventional ream 
 and token figures, substituting hundreds and fractions thereof. 
 All figures in the 1873 price book were based on hundreds, 
 and all type forms were measured by the square inch, and a 
 table for the different sizes of type was published to facilitate 
 calculations as to the number of ems in a given space. 
 
 During all this time of service. I have been more or less a 
 student; and particularly for the last five years I have given 
 the most c^r^ful^attentipn to all the literature appearing on the 
 subject of hour costs, and wjth tji^practical experience of a 
 fairly large printing office, a well conducted linotype plant, and 
 an up-to-date bihdei*y. believe I have acquired the practical 
 education necessary to help others. 
 
 DAVID RAM A LEY 
 July, 1913. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 Explanation of the Char^eabl<^ Hour 
 
 The chargeable hour, which is the foundation of the cost 
 system, is the result obtained from a systematic distribution 
 of the expenses incident to the printing and delivery of a job 
 of work. The assumption is that you have a general office, a 
 composition room, a press room and, perhaps, a stock room 
 and bindery or the necessary space therefor, and the equip- 
 ment of type and fixtures and machinery. The first items are 
 rent, heat and janitor services; the next are valuation expenses, 
 depreciation, interest on investment, insurance and taxes; fol- 
 lowed by salaries of manager, clerks, postage and telephones, 
 stationery and supplies, interest and discount, organization 
 dues, etc., all of which in due proportion are divided between 
 the different departments, according to their valuation, and 
 the rental space they occupy. Then there are the special de- 
 partment expenses charged up to each department — and the 
 footings made of the department totals — to which is added 
 the pay roll by departments, the whole representing a month's 
 expenses. The time tickets, from which the pay roll is made 
 up, show the chargeable hours that can be legitimately placed 
 against a job, and the noa-chargeable hours, which go into 
 distribution or cleaning up, etc. The total of the chargeable 
 hours is then divided into the total department figures, giving 
 us the cost of the chargeable hour in each department under 
 consideration. 
 
 All this explanation may be of no avail to the printer who 
 declines to apply the system to his business. But if he is as- 
 sured that tests of the system by hundreds of print shops, 
 large and small, show a uniform average of the cost of a 
 chargeable hour for composition and for presswork and other 
 departments, he would be foolish, indeed, in not accepting and 
 availing himself of the figures which have been elaborated 
 with so much care. 
 
 Distribution and hunting for sorts is no part of the charge- 
 able hour in the composing room; nor is the washing of rollers 
 and cleaning and oiling of machinery a proper charge for hour 
 time on a job of presswork. Time noted on these items is 
 properly classed as non-chargeable. 
 
COST STSTSM PRICE LIST 
 
 THE UNIT OF COST 
 
 Accepting- the general proposition that the unit of cost is 
 found in tlie chargeable hour of labor, it will be necessary to 
 work out the problem of the chargeable hour by each individual 
 plant, or to accept the aggregate results of a large number of 
 investigators, and by combining them, obtain an average that 
 can be safely used. 
 
 There is one serious difRcuity to be overcome, and that is 
 the possible overloading of equipment, more than is necessary 
 for the work to be done. Assuming an equal equipment or one 
 in proportion to the output, and an equal or proportional ex- 
 pense in the management of business the cost hours should be 
 verj' nearlj^ uniform. 
 
 After a careful investigation of the figures available from 
 the Ben Franklin Clubs, and the results of personal investiga- 
 tion, it is apparent that the hour cost of composition and stone- 
 work under the eight-hour daj' and average wages in the large 
 cities, cannot safely be figured at less than $1.30 for the cost 
 hour of chargeable time. The unlocking of forms and the dis- 
 tribution of type, and all overhead expense, and the renewal of 
 material, the bookkeeping, the general management, the collec- 
 tion of accounts, are all included in this cost hour, and do not 
 appear on the time ticket in any other form than as non- 
 chargeable time. 
 
 The same rule will apply to the pressroom, where the charge- 
 able hours are only make-ready and running time, and by the 
 same experience, it is safe to assume that in most offices, with a 
 sufficient amount of equipment for their output within the eight 
 hours, the average hour cost Is equal to $1.50 for cylinder 
 presses and 80 cents for job or platen presses. These fig- 
 ures to include the ordinary amount and quality of ink for com- 
 mercial work. On high-priced and half-toned papers in large 
 runs, it will be necessary to make a special charge for ink. 
 
 The cost of handling paper has been determined to be equal 
 to ten per cent, and this charge is barely the cost, when consid- 
 ering the stock room necessary, and the general care of the 
 supply. On high-priced stock in large quantities, it may be 
 advisable to modify the handling charge. 
 
 In the earlier investigations, the cost hour was figured at 
 20 per cent less than the above figures. In 1910, after two years 
 of investigation, it was thought that Si. 10 was about the average 
 cost of the composition room, and $1.35 the average cost of 
 cylinder presswork, and 80 cents an hour for platen presswork. 
 In the Price List of 1911 these prices were raised to $1.20 for 
 composition, and Si. 40 for cylinder presswork. And now after 
 three years additional experience, the cost figures are again 
 raised, and the present edition of the Price List is based on $1.30 
 per hour for composition, and $1.50 for cylinder presswork. The 
 platen scale seems to be satisfactory at 80c. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 PAPER IN 1000 COPIES FOR BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS. 
 
 With five per cent, allowance for waste, in forms of the 
 
 number of pages on one side of the paper, as noted at the top 
 
 of the columns. 
 
 Mo. of pages. 4pp. 8pp. 12pp. 16pp. 24pp. 32pp. 48pp. 64pp. 
 
 4 525 263 175 132 88 66 44 33 
 
 8 1,050 525 350 263 175 132 88 66 
 
 12 1,575 788 525 394 263 197 132 99 
 
 16 2,100 1.050 700 525 350 263 175 132 
 
 20 2,625 1,313 875 657 438 329 219 165 
 
 24 3,150 1,575 1,050 788 525 394 263 197 
 
 28 3,675 1,838 1,225 919 613 460 307 230 
 
 32 4,200 2,100 1.400 1.050 700 525 350 263 
 
 36 4,725 2,363 1,575 1,182 788 591 394 296 
 
 40 5,250 2,625 1,750 1,313 875 657 438 329 
 
 44 5,775 2,888 1.925 1,444 963 722 482 361 
 
 48 6,300 3,150 2,100 1,575 1,050 788 525 394 
 
 52 6,825 3,413 2,275 1.707 1,138 854 569 427 
 
 56 7.350 3.675 2,450 1,838 1,225 919 613 460 
 
 60 7,875 3,938 2,625 1.969 1,313 985 657 493 
 
 64 8,400 4,200 2.800 2,100 1,400 1,050 700 525 
 
 68 8,925 4,463 2,975 2,232 1,488 1,116. 744 558 
 
 72 9,450 4,725 3,150 2,363 1,575 1,182 788 591 
 
 76 9,975 4,988 3,325 2,494 1,663 1,247 832 624 
 
 80 10,500 5,250 3,500 2,625 1,750 1,313 875 657 
 
 84 11,025 5,513 3,675 2,757 1,838 1,379 919 690 
 
 88 11,550 5,775 3,850 2,888 1,925 1,444 963 722 
 
 92 12,075 6,038 4,025 3,019 2,013 1,510 1,007 755 
 
 96 12,600 6,300 4,200 3,150 2,100 1,575 1,050 788 
 
 100 13,125 6,563 4,375 3,282 2,188 1,641 1,094 821 
 
 By consulting the above table the amount of paper neces- 
 sary for any given job may be readily and surely determined. 
 If on a given size of paper 24 pages can be printed on one 
 side of the sheet, the paper necessary for 1000 copies of a 
 100 page book will be 2188 sheets, and if the book should 
 be 196 pages, you add the 2100 additional sheets, making 
 the total 4288 sheets. 
 
 Figuring in the usual way, a book of 196 pages has 4 full 
 sheets and a fraction of one-twelfth, 4,084 sheets, and adding 
 5 per cent, brings the same result, 4,288. The table saves 
 the time of figuring and avoids possible mistakes. 
 
 Mistakes in figuring amounts of paper are liable to occur even with 
 experienced estimators. Consult tiie table and have sure figures. 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 FLAT WRITING PAPERS. 
 
 Cost of 1000 full sheets of paper of the weight per ream of 
 500 sheets at top of column. 
 
 -Weigkt per i 
 
 BiyiiiC Price 16 lb. 181b. 201b. 24 lb. 281b. 30 lb. 321b. 
 
 2cts.alb, $ ,64 $ ,72 $ .80 $ .96 $1.12 $1.20 $1,28 
 
 3 96 1.08 1.20 1.44 1.68 1.80 1.92 
 
 4 1.28 1,44' 1.60 1.92 2,24 2.40 2.56 
 
 5 1.60 1,80 2,00 2.40 2,80 3.00 3.20 
 
 6 1.92 2.16 2,40 2,88 3.36 3.60 3.84 
 
 7 2.24 2,52 2.80 3.36 3,92 4.20 4.48 
 
 8 2,56 2.88 3.20 3.84 3.48 4.80 5.12 
 
 9 2.88 3.24 3,60 4.32 5.04 5,40 5,76 
 
 10 3.20 3.60 4.00 4.80 5,60 6.00 6.40 
 
 11 3.52 3.96 4.40 5.28 6.16 6,60 7.04 
 
 12 3,84 4.32 4.80 5,76 6.72 7,20 7,68 
 
 13 4,16 4,68 5,20 6,24 7.28 7,80 8.32 
 
 14 4,48 5.04 5,60 6,72 7.84 8,40 8.% 
 
 15 4,80 5.40 6.00 7.20 8.40 9,00 9.60 
 
 16 5.12 5.76 6,40 7,68 8,96 9,60 10,24 
 
 17 5.44 6.12 6.80 8,16 9,52 10.20 10.88 
 
 18 5.76 6.48 7.20 8,64 10.08 10.80 11,52 
 
 19 6,08 6.84 7.60 9.12 10.64 11,40 12,16 
 
 20 6,40 7,20 8.00 9.60 11,20 12.00 12,80 
 
 21 6.72 7.56 8.40 10.08 11.76 12.60 13.44 
 
 22 7.04 7.92 8.80 10.56 12.32 13.20 14,08 
 
 23 7.36 8,28 7.20 11.04 12.88 13.80 14.72 
 
 24 7.68 8.64 9.60 11.52 13.44 14.40 15.36 
 
 25 8,00 9,00 10.00 12.00 14.00 15,00 16.00 
 
 26 8.32 9.36 10.40 12.48 14.56 15.60 16.64 
 
 27 8,64 9,72 10,80 12.96 15.12 16,20 17.28 
 
 28 8.96 10.08 11.20 13.44 15.68 16,80 17.92 
 
 29 9.28 10,44 11,60 13,92 16.24 17,40 18.56 
 
 30 9.60 10.80 12,00 14.40 16.80 18.00 19 20 
 
 The above figures represent the purchase price of full reams of paper. 
 The International Cost Congress has gone on record to add 10 per cent, to 
 the first cost or warehouse price to reach the printer's cost price. Paper 
 dealers are agreed that in selling broken packages they will add 20 per 
 cent, to the selling ream price. Much of the commercial work sold by 
 printers is in less than ream quantities, and it seems necessary for self- 
 protection that this ten per cent, on warehouse cost should be added to 
 reach first cost. The 10 per cent, is not added into the above figures, 
 
 ne price of 100 sheets is reached by cottiag off the right hand figure, and addiag 
 •fte cent where the figure is above 5. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 COST PRICE OF FLAT WRITING PAPERS 
 
 Ten per cent, is added to the buying price, which represents the cost of 
 handling, or waste, that cannot well be charged to individuals, the charge. 
 of general expense following the cost of merchandise brought from one 
 dealer and sold to another, independent of its final use for manufacture. 
 
 Buying 
 
 Printers' Cost of 1000 fall sheets with ten per cent, added. 
 
 
 Price 
 
 14 lb. 
 
 161b. 
 
 181b. 
 
 201b. 
 
 241b. 
 
 28 lb. 
 
 301b. 
 
 321b. 
 
 2c 
 
 $ .62 
 
 $ .70 
 
 $ .79 
 
 $ .88 
 
 $ 1.06 
 
 $ 1.23 
 
 $ 1.32 
 
 $ 1.41 
 
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 .77 
 
 .88 
 
 .99 
 
 1.10 
 
 1.32 
 
 1,54 
 
 1.65 
 
 1.76 
 
 3 
 
 .92 
 
 1.06 
 
 1.19 
 
 1.32 
 
 1.58 
 
 1.85 
 
 1.98 
 
 2,11 
 
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 1.07 
 
 1.24 
 
 1.39 
 
 1.54 
 
 1.84 
 
 2.16 
 
 2.31 
 
 2.46 
 
 4 
 
 1.23 
 
 1.41 
 
 158 
 
 1,76 
 
 2.11 
 
 2.46 
 
 2.64 
 
 2.82 
 
 4K 
 
 1.38 
 
 1.59 
 
 1.78 
 
 1.98 
 
 2.37 
 
 2,77 
 
 2.97 
 
 3.27 
 
 5 
 
 1.54 
 
 1.76 
 
 1.98 
 
 2.20 
 
 2.64 
 
 3.08 
 
 3 30 
 
 3,52 
 
 5K 
 
 1.69 
 
 1.94 
 
 2.18 
 
 2,42 
 
 2.90 
 
 3.39 
 
 3.63 
 
 3.87 
 
 6 
 
 1.85 
 
 2.11 
 
 2.38 
 
 2.64 
 
 3.17 
 
 3.70 
 
 3.96 
 
 4,22 
 
 6K 
 
 190 
 
 2.29 
 
 2.58 
 
 2,86 
 
 3.43 
 
 4.01 
 
 4.29 
 
 4.57 
 
 7 
 
 2.16 
 
 2.46 
 
 2.77 
 
 3.08 
 
 3.70 
 
 4.31 
 
 4.62 
 
 4.93 
 
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 2,31 
 
 2.64 
 
 2.97 
 
 3.30 
 
 3.96 
 
 4.62 
 
 4.98 
 
 • 5,31 
 
 8 
 
 2,46 
 
 2.82 
 
 3,16 
 
 3.52 
 
 4.22 
 
 4.92 
 
 5.28 
 
 5.63 
 
 8K 
 
 2.61 
 
 3.00 
 
 3.36 
 
 3.74 
 
 4.48 
 
 5 23 
 
 5.64 
 
 6.01 
 
 9 
 
 2.77 
 
 3.17 
 
 3,56 
 
 3.96 
 
 4.75 
 
 5.54 
 
 5.94 
 
 6.34 
 
 9K 
 
 2.92 
 
 3.35 
 
 3,76 
 
 4.18 
 
 5.01 
 
 5.85 
 
 6.27 
 
 6.69 
 
 10 
 
 3.08 
 
 3.52 
 
 3,96 
 
 4.40 
 
 5.28 
 
 6.16 
 
 6,60 
 
 7.04 
 
 lOK 
 
 3.23 
 
 3.70 
 
 4,16 
 
 4.62 
 
 5.54 
 
 6,47 
 
 6,93 
 
 7.39 
 
 11 
 
 3.39 
 
 3.87 
 
 4.36 
 
 4.84 
 
 5.81 
 
 6.78 
 
 7.26 
 
 7.74 
 
 iiK 
 
 3.54 
 
 4.05 
 
 4,56 
 
 5.06 
 
 6.07 
 
 7,09 
 
 7.59 
 
 8.09 
 
 12 
 
 3,70 
 
 4.22 
 
 4,76 
 
 5.28 
 
 6.34 
 
 7,40 
 
 7.92 
 
 8.44 
 
 nyz 
 
 3,85 
 
 4.40 
 
 4.96 
 
 5.50 
 
 6.60 
 
 7,71 
 
 8.25 
 
 8.79 
 
 13 
 
 4,01 
 
 4.57 
 
 5,16 
 
 5.72 
 
 6.87 
 
 8,02 
 
 8.58 
 
 9.14 
 
 nvz 
 
 4.16 
 
 4.75 
 
 5,36 
 
 5.94 
 
 7.13 
 
 8,33 
 
 8.91 
 
 9.49 
 
 14 
 
 4.32 
 
 4.92 
 
 5.54 
 
 6.16 
 
 7.40 
 
 8,64 
 
 9.24 
 
 9.84 
 
 14M 
 
 4.47 
 
 5.10 
 
 5.76 
 
 6.38 
 
 7.66 
 
 8,95 
 
 9.57 
 
 10.19 
 
 15 
 
 4.63 
 
 5.27 
 
 5.94 
 
 6.50 
 
 7.93 
 
 9,26 
 
 9.90 
 
 10.54 
 
 15K 
 
 4.78 
 
 5.45 
 
 6,16 
 
 6.82 
 
 8.19 
 
 9.57 
 
 10.23 
 
 10.89 
 
 16 
 
 4.92 
 
 5.64 
 
 6,34 
 
 7.02 
 
 8.44 
 
 9.84 
 
 10.56 
 
 11.24 
 
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 5.09 
 
 5.80 
 
 6,56 
 
 7.26 
 
 8.72 
 
 10.19 
 
 10.89 
 
 11.59 
 
 17 
 
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 6,72 
 
 7.46 
 
 8.97 
 
 10.37 
 
 11,22 
 
 11.94 
 
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 5.40 
 
 6,15 
 
 6,96 
 
 7.70 
 
 9.25 
 
 10.81 
 
 11,55 
 
 12.29 
 
 18 
 
 5.54 
 
 6.34 
 
 7.12 
 
 7.90 
 
 9.50 
 
 11.08 
 
 11,88 
 
 12.64 
 
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 5.71 
 
 6.50 
 
 7,36 
 
 8.14 
 
 9.78 
 
 11.43 
 
 12,21 
 
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 19 
 
 5,85 
 
 6.69 
 
 7.52 
 
 8,34 
 
 10.03 
 
 11.70 
 
 12.54 
 
 13.34 
 
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 6.85 
 
 7.76 
 
 8.58 
 
 10.31 
 
 12.05 
 
 12.87 
 
 13.69 
 
 20 
 
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 7.04 
 
 7.92 
 
 8.80 
 
 10.56 
 
 12.32 
 
 13.2* 
 
 14.08 
 
 21 
 
 6.47 
 
 7.39 
 
 8.32 
 
 9.24 
 
 11.09 
 
 12,94 
 
 13.86 
 
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 22 
 
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 9.68 
 
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 9.52 
 
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 12.68 
 
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 11.00 
 
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 16.50 
 
 17.58 
 
 26 
 
 8.02 
 
 9.14 
 
 10.32 
 
 11.44 
 
 13.74 
 
 16.04 
 
 17.16 
 
 18,28 
 
 27 
 
 8.33 
 
 9.49 
 
 10.72 
 
 11.88 
 
 14.27 
 
 16.66 
 
 17,82 
 
 1898 
 
 28 
 
 8.64 
 
 9.84 
 
 11.12 
 
 12.32 
 
 14.80 
 
 17.28 
 
 18.48 
 
 19,68 
 
 29 
 
 8.95 
 
 10.19 
 
 11.52 
 
 12.76 
 
 15.33 
 
 17.90 
 
 19.14 
 
 20,38 
 
 30 
 
 9.26 
 
 10.54 
 
 11.92 
 
 13.20 
 
 15.86 
 
 18.52 
 
 19.80 
 
 21.08 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 COST OF PAPER IN LESS THAN REAM ORDERS. 
 
 Cut to sizes as noted, with the warehouse charge of 20 per 
 cent, for broken reams. 
 
 Weight 
 
 Costing 
 
 Whole 
 
 - 100 Sheets 
 Half 
 
 Quarter 
 
 Eighth 
 
 Twelfth 
 
 of Paper 
 
 per poond 
 
 Sheet 
 
 Sheet 
 
 Sheet 
 
 Sheet 
 
 Sheet 
 
 12 lb. 
 
 at. . 
 
 . . 3 cents 
 
 $ 8,6 
 
 $ 4.3 
 
 $2.2 
 
 $ 1.1 
 
 $0.8 
 
 12 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 4 cents 
 
 11.5 
 
 5,8 
 
 2,9 
 
 1.5 
 
 1.0 
 
 12 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 5 cents 
 
 14.4 
 
 7.2 
 
 3,6 
 
 1.8 
 
 1,2 
 
 12 1b, 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 6 cents 
 
 17.4 
 
 8,7 
 
 4,4 
 
 2,2 
 
 1.5 
 
 14 lb, 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 3 cents 
 
 10.0 
 
 5.0 
 
 2.5 
 
 1.3 
 
 0,9 
 
 14 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 4 cents 
 
 13.4 
 
 6.7 
 
 3.4 
 
 1,7 
 
 1.1 
 
 14 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 5 cents 
 
 16.8 
 
 8.4 
 
 4,2 
 
 2.1 
 
 1.4 
 
 14 tt). 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 6 cents 
 
 18.2 
 
 9.1 
 
 4.9 
 
 2,3 
 
 1,6 
 
 16 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 , . . 3 cents 
 
 11.5 
 
 5,8 
 
 2,9 
 
 1,5 
 
 1.0 
 
 16 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 4 cents 
 
 15,3 . 
 
 7.7 
 
 3,9 
 
 2.0 
 
 1,3 
 
 16 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 5 cents 
 
 19.2 
 
 9.6 
 
 4.8 
 
 2.4 
 
 1.6 
 
 16 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 , . . 6 cents 
 
 23.0 
 
 11.5 
 
 5.8 
 
 2.9 
 
 2,0 
 
 18 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 3 cents 
 
 13.0 
 
 6,5 
 
 3.3 
 
 1.7 
 
 1,1 
 
 18 1b. 
 
 at., 
 
 , . . 4 cents 
 
 17.3 
 
 8.7 
 
 4.4 
 
 2.2 
 
 1.5 
 
 18 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 5 cents 
 
 21.6 
 
 10.8 
 
 5.4 
 
 2,7 
 
 1.8 
 
 18 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 6 cents 
 
 26,0 
 
 13,0 
 
 6,5 
 
 3.3 
 
 2.2 
 
 20 1b, 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 4 cents 
 
 19.2 
 
 9.6 
 
 4.8 
 
 2.4 
 
 1.6 
 
 20 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 5 cents 
 
 24.0 
 
 12.0 
 
 6.0 
 
 3.0 
 
 2.0 
 
 20 1b, 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 6 cents 
 
 28.8 
 
 14.4 
 
 7.2 
 
 3.6 
 
 2.4 
 
 20 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 ... 1 cents 
 
 33.6 
 
 16.8 
 
 8.4 
 
 4,2 
 
 2,8 
 
 24 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . . 6 cents 
 
 34,4 
 
 17,2 
 
 8,7 
 
 4.4 
 
 2.9 
 
 24 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 7 cents 
 
 40.4 
 
 20,2 
 
 10.1 
 
 5.1 
 
 3.4 
 
 24 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 ... 8 cents 
 
 46.1 
 
 23.1 
 
 11,6 
 
 5,8 
 
 3.9 
 
 24 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 9 cents 
 
 51.8 
 
 25.9 
 
 13.0 
 
 6.5 
 
 4.4 
 
 24 1b, 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 10 cents 
 
 57.6 
 
 28.8 
 
 14.4 
 
 7,2 
 
 4.8 
 
 28 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 , . . 6 cents 
 
 40.3 
 
 20.2 
 
 10.1 
 
 5,1 
 
 3.4 
 
 28 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 ... 1 cents 
 
 47.0 
 
 23.5 
 
 11.8 
 
 5.9 
 
 4.0 
 
 28 1b. 
 
 at., 
 
 ... Scents 
 
 53,7 
 
 26,9 
 
 13.5 
 
 6.8 
 
 4.5 
 
 28 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . . 9 cents 
 
 60.5 
 
 30.3 
 
 15.2 
 
 7.6 
 
 5,1 
 
 28 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 , . . 10 cents 
 
 67,2 
 
 33.6 
 
 16.8 
 
 8.4 
 
 5,6 
 
 32 1b. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . . 10 cents 
 
 77,0 
 
 38.5 
 
 19.3 
 
 9.7 
 
 6,5 
 
 32 1b. 
 
 a^:: 
 
 . . . 20 cents 
 
 154.0 
 
 77.0 
 
 38,5 
 
 19.3 
 
 13.0 
 
 32 lb. 
 
 . . . 30 cents 
 
 230.4 
 
 115.2 
 
 57.6 
 
 28,8 
 
 19.2 
 
 36 1b, 
 
 at.. 
 
 , . . 10 cents 
 
 86.4 
 
 43.2 
 
 21.6 
 
 10,8 
 
 7,2 
 
 36 lb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . . 20 cents 
 
 172.8 
 
 86,4 
 
 43,2 
 
 21.6 
 
 14.4 
 
 36 lb. 
 
 at., 
 
 . . . 30 cents 
 
 259,2 
 
 129.6 
 
 64.8 
 
 32,4 
 
 21.6 
 
 40 1b. 
 
 at., 
 
 . . . 10 cents 
 
 %.o 
 
 48.0 
 
 24.0 
 
 12.0 
 
 8.0 
 
 40 tb. 
 
 at.. 
 
 . . 20 cents 
 
 192.0 
 
 96.0 
 
 48.0 
 
 24.0 
 
 16.0 
 
 40 lb. 
 
 at., 
 
 . . . 30 cents 
 
 288.0 
 
 144.0 
 
 72.0 
 
 36,0 
 
 24.0 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 COST PRICE OF PRINT, BOOK AND COVER PAPERS. 
 
 With the warehouse loading. 
 
 The warehouse cost of broken reams is now 20 per cent, 
 added to the ream cost of paper. If it is necessary for the 
 paper dealer to make that charge, it is also necessary for the 
 printer to make the same charge, and as very many of his jobs 
 require only parts of reams, the figures in this table have the 
 20 per cent, loading. If larger quantities are used than a full 
 ream, this cost price may be reduced 10 per cent, but no more. 
 
 ^ PRINTERS' COST OF 100 FULL SHEETS— 20 per cent, added for broken reams. 
 Buying Price 251b. 30 lb. 331b. 401b. 501b. 60 lb. 701b. 
 
 23^cts, alb$ ,15 18.0 21.0 24,0 30.0 36.0 42.0 
 
 3 18 21.6 25.2 28.8 36.0 43.2 50.4 
 
 3K 21 25.2 29.4 33.6 42.0 50.4 58-8 
 
 4 24 28.8 33.6 38.4 48.0 57.6 67,2 
 
 iVi 27 32,4 37,8 43.2 54,0 64,8 75,6 
 
 5 30 36.0 42.0 48.0 600 72.0 84.0 
 
 5M 33 39,6 46.2 52.8 66.0 79.2 92,4 
 
 6 36 43.2 50,4 57.6 72,0 86,4 100,8 
 
 6'A 39 46,8 54.6 62.4 78.0 93,6 109,2 
 
 7 42 50,4 58.8 67.2 84,0 100,8 117,6 
 
 TA 45 54,0 63.0 72.0 90,0 108.0 126.0 
 
 8 48 57.6 67,2 76.8 96.0 115.2 134.4 
 
 8M 51 61,2 71,4 81.6 102.0 122.4 142,8. 
 
 9 54 64,8 75,6 86.4 108.0 129,6 151.2 
 
 9!/! 57 68,4 79,8 91.2 114,0 136,4 159,6 
 
 10 60 72,0 84.0 96.0 120,0 144,0 168,0 
 
 lOK 63 75.6 88,2 100,8 126.0 151,2 176,4 
 
 11 66 79.2 92.4 105.6 132.0 158,4 184.8 
 
 llK 69 82.8 96.6 110,4 138.0 165,6 193.2 
 
 12 72 86,4 100,8 115,2 144,0 172,8 201,6 
 
 12M 75 90,0 105,0 120,0 150.0 180,0 210,0 
 
 13 78 93.6 109.2 124.8 156,0 187,2 218,4 
 
 13>^ 81 97,2 113,4 129,6 162.0 194,4 226.8 
 
 14 84 100,8 117,6 134.4 168,0 201.6 235,2 
 
 15 90 108,0 126.0 144,0 180.0 216,0 252,0 
 
 16 96 115,2 134.4 153.6 192,0 230.4 268,0 
 
 17 1.02 122,4 142.8 163.2 204.0 244.8 1285,6 
 
 18 1.08 129.6 151.2 172.8 216.0 259.2 302,4 
 
 19 1.12 136.8 159.6 182.4 222,0 273.6 319.2 
 
 Keep in mind the fact that in these time-saving tables we 
 are dealing with cost figures. 
 
10 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Ledger and Record Papers 
 
 The so-called first class Ledger Papers are still put up in 
 ream packages of 480 sheets. The figures below are the cost of 
 100 sheets at the list price per ream. 
 
 Price 100 
 Sizes Weight Sheets 
 
 16x21 Demy 28 lbs. $1.80 
 
 16x21 Demy 30 " 1.98 
 
 17x28 Dauble Cap 36 " 2.10 
 
 17x28 Double Cap 40 " 2.33 
 
 18x23 Medium 36 " 2.50 
 
 12x23 Medium 38 " 2.71 
 
 18x23 Medium 40 " 2.92 
 
 19x24 Royal 44 " 3.13 
 
 . 20x28 Super Royal 54 " 4.17 
 
 23x31 Imperial 72 " 5.07 
 
 21x32 Double Demy 56 " 3.55 
 
 21x32 Double Demy GO " 3.97 
 
 16x42 Double Demy 56 " 3.55 
 
 16x42 Double Demy 60 " 3.97 
 
 23x36 Double Medium 72 " 5.00 
 
 23x36 Double Medium 80 " 5.84 
 
 18x24 Double Medium 72 " 5.0o 
 
 18x46 Double Medium 80 " 5.84 
 
 24x38 Double Royal 88 " 6.25 
 
 28x34 Double Double Cap 73 '' 4.20 
 
 Loose Leaf Sizes 
 
 19Hx24H 36 lbs. 1.75 
 
 22x34 56 " 2.80 
 
 22!4x23^ 39 " 1.95 
 
 24x24 44 " 2.20 
 
 24x38 70 " 3.50 
 
 28x34 72 " 3.60 
 
 The national cost congress has determined that on all pa- 
 per a 10/to charge should be made for handling. This addition 
 makes no provision for the warehouse charge of broken reams, 
 the presumption being that the printer should be forehanded 
 enough to bu5^ full reams. 
 
 From the above figures in full reams, the printer can usual- 
 ly obtain a discount of ten per cent, which will equal the 10 per 
 cent charge of handling. 
 
 As these expensive and heavy papers, are by most printers 
 used in small quantities, it will be necessary to add tothea]x)ve 
 figures the 20 per cent, broken ream charge, in figuring cost. 
 
 The city printer has much the advantage Of printers in 
 small towns, in the handling of paper, because he can buy 
 when he needs it for work in hand: and in such quantity as will 
 complete his job. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 11 
 
 Paper for 1,000 Copies at 10c a Pound 
 
 Flat Writing Papers. 
 
 Size of No. of 
 
 sheets sheets 16 lb. 18 lb. 20 lb. 24 lb. 28 lb. 
 
 2s 515 $1.64 1.86 2.05- 2.45 2.87 
 
 3s 341 1.09 1.43 1.58 1.64 1.91 
 
 4s 256 .83 .94 1.02 1.23 1.43 
 
 5s 205 .66 .74 .82 .98 1.25 
 
 6s 171 .55 .62 68 .82 .96 
 
 8s 128 .42 .47 .51 .62 .72 
 
 9s 114 .37 .41 .47 .55 .64 
 
 10s 103 .33 .37 .41 .49 .58 
 
 12s 86 .28 .31 .34 .41 .48 
 
 14s.-.. 73 .23 .26 .28 .35 .41 
 
 16s 64 .21 .23 .26 .31 .36 
 
 18s 57 .19 .21 .23 .27 .32 
 
 20s 53 .17 .19 .21 " .25 .29 
 
 24s 43 .14 .16 .17 .20 .24 
 
 PAPER FOR l.OOO COPIES AT lOc. A POUND. 
 Book and Cover Papers. 
 
 Size of No. of 
 
 sheets sheets .30 lb. 40 lb. 50 lb. 60 lb. 70 lb. 80 lb. 
 
 2s 513 $3.08 4.10 5.13 6.15 7.18 8.20 
 
 3s 341 2.05 2.73 3.41 4.09 4.77 5.46 
 
 4s 256 1.54 2.05 2.56 3.07 3.59 4.10 
 
 5s 205 1.23 1.64 2.05 2.46 2.87 3.28 
 
 6s 171 1.03 1.37 1.71 2.05 2.39 2.74 
 
 8s 128 .77 1.03 1.28 1.54 1.80 2.06 
 
 9s 114 .68 .91 1.14 1.37 1.60 1.82 
 
 10s 103 .62 .82 1.03 1.24 1.40 1.64 
 
 12s 86 .52 .69 .86 1.04 1.20 1.38 
 
 14s 73 .44 .58 .73 .88 1.02 1.16 
 
 16s 64 .39 .51 .64 .77 .90 1.02 
 
 18s 57 .34 .46 .57 .68 .80 .92 
 
 20s 53 .32 .42 .53 .64 .74 .84 
 
 24s 43 .26 .35 .43 .52 .60 .69 
 
 These are warehouse cost fig-ures without loading. Cutting 
 and handling- are additional charges. 
 
 Suppose, in consulting this table for 1,000 6s of 24 lb. folio, 
 you have 171 sheets at 82c per 1,000, equal to $1.40: and you de- 
 sire to use 6-cent paper, you multiply the $1.40 by 6, and the 
 price is 84 cents; so with any other price up or down. 
 
12 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 COST OF 100 CARDS. 
 
 Of the sizes noted at the head of columns. 
 C«st for 100 cards Is 2s 3s 48 5s 6s 
 
 At$ 1.00 
 
 SI. 10 
 
 .55 
 .69 
 ,83 
 ,97 
 1.10 
 1.28 
 1.38 
 1,52 
 1.65 
 1.79 
 1.93 
 2,07 
 2.20 
 2,48 
 2.75 
 2.98 
 3,30 
 3,55 
 3,85 
 4.00 
 4.95 
 5,50 
 
 .40 
 
 ,50 
 
 .60 
 
 ,70 
 
 .80 
 
 ,90 
 
 1.00 
 
 1,10 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.30 
 
 1.40 
 
 1.50 
 
 1,60 
 
 1.80 
 
 2.00 
 
 2,20 
 
 2,40 
 
 2.60 
 
 2,80 
 
 3.20 
 
 3.60 
 
 4.00 
 
 .30 
 
 .38 
 
 ,45 
 
 .53 
 
 .60 
 
 .68 
 
 .75 
 
 .83 
 
 .90 
 
 .98 
 
 1,05 
 
 1,13 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.35 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.65 
 
 1.80 
 
 1.95 
 
 2.10 
 
 2,40 
 
 2,70 
 
 3,00 
 
 2i 
 
 .30 
 
 .36 
 
 .42 
 
 .48 
 
 .54 
 
 .60 
 
 .66 
 
 .72 
 
 .78 
 
 .84 
 
 .90 
 
 .96 
 
 1.08 
 
 1,20 
 
 1.32 
 
 1,44 
 
 1.56 
 
 1.68 
 
 1.92 
 
 2.16 
 
 2.40 
 
 .20 
 
 .25 
 
 ,30 
 
 .35 
 
 ,40 
 
 .45 
 
 ,50 
 
 ,55 
 
 ,60 
 
 .65 
 
 .70 
 
 ,75 
 
 ,80 
 
 .90 
 
 1.00 
 
 1,10 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.30 
 
 1,40 
 
 1,60 
 
 180 
 
 2.00 
 
 15 
 
 At 
 
 1.25 
 
 1.35 
 
 10 
 
 At 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.65 
 
 23 
 
 At 
 
 1.75 
 
 1.93 
 
 27 
 
 At 
 
 2.00 
 
 2.20 
 
 30 
 
 At 
 
 2.25 
 
 2.48 
 
 .35 
 
 At 
 
 2.50 
 
 2.75 
 
 38 
 
 At 
 
 2.75 
 
 3.03 
 
 .41 
 
 At 
 
 3.00.... 
 
 . ... 3.30 
 
 45 
 
 At 
 
 3,25 
 
 3.58 
 
 ,49 
 
 At 
 
 3.50 
 
 . . . . . 3.85 
 
 53 
 
 At 
 
 3.75 
 
 4.13 
 
 ,57 
 
 At 
 
 4.00 
 
 . 4.40 
 
 60 
 
 At 
 
 4.50 
 
 4.95 
 
 ,68 
 
 At 
 
 5.00 
 
 5.50 
 
 75 
 
 At 
 
 5.50 
 
 5.95 
 
 .85 
 
 At 
 
 6.00 . 
 
 6,60 
 
 90 
 
 At 
 
 6.50 
 
 7.10 
 
 .98 
 
 At 
 
 7.00 
 
 .. 7.70 
 
 1 05 
 
 At 
 At 
 
 8.00 
 
 9,00., 
 
 8.80 
 
 9.90 
 
 1.20 
 1 35 
 
 At 
 
 10.00 
 
 11.00 
 
 1,50 
 
 The above figures have a loading of 10 per cent, on whole and half-sheet 
 cards, and 20 per cent, on all other sizes, made necessary for the absolute 
 cost of handling and cutting into sizes and waste and are a legitimate cost 
 charge. 
 
 COST OF CUT CARDS IN THOUSANDS. 
 
 As per sizes and cost of card board per 100 sheets. 
 Cards tD 1000 11 13 16 18 21 24 29 
 
 No. to a sheet 91 77 63 56 48 42 35 
 
 Costing $1.00 $.36 ,38 ,41 .43 .46 ,49 ,58 
 
 Costing 1.25 39 .42 ,45 ,48 .51 .55 .61 
 
 Costing 1.50 42 .45 .49 ,52 .56 .61 .69 
 
 Costing 1,75 44 .48 ,53 .57 .62 ,67 .76 
 
 Costing 2.00 47 .51 ,57 ,61 ,67 .73 .83 
 
 Costing 2.25 50 .54 .61 ,66 .72 .79 ,90 
 
 Costing 2.50 53 ,58 ,65 .70 ,77 ,85 .98 
 
 Costing 2.75 55 .61 ,69 ,75 ,83 ,91 1.05 
 
 Costing 3.00 58 .64 .73 .79 ,88 .97 1,12 
 
 Costing 3.25 60 .67 ,77 ,83 ,93 1.03 1.19 
 
 Costing 3.50 64 .71 ,81 .88 ,99 1,09 1.27 
 
 Costing 4.00 69 .77 ,89 .97 1.09 1,21 1.41 
 
 Costing 4.50 75 .84 ,99 1.06 1.20 1,33 1.56 
 
 Costing 5.00 80 ,90 1.05 1,15 1.30 1,45 1.70 
 
 Costing 6,00 91 1,03 1.21 1,33 1,51 1,69 1,99 
 
 The figures for cut cards, as packed by the paper dealers, have a load- 
 ing of five per cent, for handling and waste. The dealers have a 20 cent 
 charge attached to the absolute cost of cut cards, for the cutting and 
 packing, and the printer must reckon his cost by this addition to the price 
 of the whole sheets, if he does the cutting and packing. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 13 
 
 DIVISIONS OF COVER PAPER AND CARD STOCK. 
 
 Cover and Card Stock, 20x25 Inches. 
 
 Pieces to 
 Size. one sheet. 
 
 2Mx8M 24 
 
 2XxlO 18 
 
 2Xxl2X 14 
 
 3Kx6K 24 
 
 3KxlO 14 
 
 3Kx6X 24 
 
 3Kx8M 18 
 
 4x6>i 20 
 
 4xl2K 10 
 
 4Xx5 24 
 
 4Kx6>i 18 
 
 5x5 20 
 
 5x6K 16 
 
 5x8M 12 
 
 5x10 10 
 
 5xl2K 8 
 
 5x25 4 
 
 e'Axe'A •....12 
 
 6KxlO 8 
 
 6Xx20 4 
 
 6Kx8M 9 
 
 6Kxl2K 6 
 
 6^x25 3 
 
 8MxlO 6 
 
 syiXllA 5 
 
 8Mx20 3 
 
 10xl2X 4 
 
 10x14 3 
 
 10x25 2 
 
 12^x20 2 
 
 Cover and Card Stock, 22x28>^ Inches. 
 
 Pieces to 
 
 Sixes. one sheet. 
 
 2Mxl4X 18 
 
 2Xx9X 24 
 
 3xl4X 14 
 
 3>ix7K 24 
 
 3Xxll 18 
 
 3Xx7M 24 
 
 3Kx9M 18 
 
 4Kxl4M 10 
 
 4Kx7X 20 
 
 4f^x5K 24 
 
 4Xx7M 18 
 
 SViXbA 20 
 
 5Kx7K 16 
 
 5Xx9K 12 
 
 bVixWA 8 
 
 5Mx28M 4 
 
 5^x11 10 
 
 7x22 4 
 
 7Mx28X 3 
 
 7Xx7M : 12 
 
 7Kxll 8 
 
 7Mx9X 9 
 
 VAxUA 6 
 
 9Kxll 6 
 
 9Axl2y2 5 
 
 9Mx22 3 
 
 llxl4X 4 
 
 llxl7X 3 
 
 llx28K 2 
 
 14x22 2 
 
 The above table will be found convenient for determining the most 
 suitable sizes of cover papers, or cardboard, to use for either booklet covers, 
 programs or leaflets. 
 
 The only reason for offering the numerous tables 
 in this book. Is to facilitate estimating, and if they 
 are carefully studied and referred to when making 
 estimates they may be the means of detecting errors, 
 that otherwise would not be noticed. 
 
14 COST STSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 HAND COMPOSITION 
 
 In the 1911 edition of the Price List, the statement was made 
 that the type-setting- machines, witii their cheaper product, were 
 demoralizing the prices for hand comiX)sition. The demand for 
 machine men has taken a larg-e number of the best printers, and 
 the necessities of the newspaper proprietors have forced the 
 scale of wages to a point more than 25 per cent in advance of the 
 floor men. The effect of the advanced wages must, without 
 question, gradually bring the wage of the floor men to a point 
 more nearly equal to the machine men. Even at the present 
 time, the journeyman who can make good, easily commands 10 
 per cent above the scale. 
 
 On the eight hour basis of work, with the price of S21.00 a 
 week, the actual labor cost is 44 cents an hour. The amount of 
 chargeable time for each hand compositor is reduced 25 pei cent, 
 on account of distribution, leaving six chargeable hours, which 
 makes the labor cost of each man on job composition 58 cents an 
 hour; the incidental expenses of the department will raise this 
 cost hour to 60 cents. In the first edition of this price list (1873) 
 thisstatement was made: "Composition in this book is based 
 upon the supposition that 60 cents is the average cost of all 
 measurable matter, in offices where the compositor is paid from 
 39 to 40 cents per 1000. or from S15 to $20 per week. All composi- 
 tion costs the emploj'ing printer one-half more than he pays for 
 it as composition, in wear of type, foremanship, proof-reading, 
 etc. Job composition costs twice the actual time of the compo- 
 sition, in wear of type, distribution, alterations, making-up and 
 proofs." 
 
 Forty years ago it was estimated that the expense of doing 
 business was about 25 per cent on the sales. Now, with the re- 
 duced hours and added labor cost, the commercial or overhead 
 expense cannot safely be figured less than 45 per cent. 
 
 The Reason Why 
 
 The present necessary equipment for a hand composition 
 room for the best efficiency may be figured at $800 for each com- 
 positor, with the addition of S600 for extra contingencies. Bas- 
 ing figures on three compositors, we have an equipment of S3000. 
 
 We have for direct overhead expense — 
 
 Interest at 6 per cent $180.00 
 
 Depreciation of type 400.00 
 
 Rent of room 500.00 
 
 Taxes and insurance 80.00 
 
 Incidentals for one year 60.00 
 
 Total direct overhead expense — Sl.220.00 
 
 To this amount must be added the direct payroll expense, to 
 obtain the total expense of job composition. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 15 
 
 Some Actual Figures 
 
 We have before us the careful figures of a three men shop for 
 one year, which show the working hours to have been 6,670 out 
 of a possible 7.200, a loss of 530 hours, mostly following- from the 
 half day on Saturday afternoon. The sold or chargeable hours 
 were 4.520, giving us 67^2 per cent of labor efficiency. The labor 
 cost was §2,833.00, to which we add the direct expense above noted, 
 $1,220.00, giving a total cost of S4.053.00 for the 4,520 sold hours, 
 equivalent to 90 cents an hour as the direct cost ih the composi- 
 tion room. 
 
 To this direct cost hour we must add for overhead or com- 
 mercial expense 45 per cent, which brings the cost hour up to 
 $1.3034. 
 
 As to the 45 per cent commercial overhead, there may be a 
 question raised. If the office is so situated that work comes in 
 without solicitation sufficient for the full capacity of the plant, 
 this overhead may be lowered; but such offices are exceptional, 
 and when added to the greater number hustling for work, have 
 but little effect on the average. From the general information 
 available, we assurn^hat 45 per cent is a safe assumption of the 
 overhead cost, when considered in connection with the fact that 
 in the general distribution of overhead, machine composition 
 bought from a machine plant, has been taxed with at least a ten' 
 per cent profit; and also, that the paper purchases cannot safely 
 be taxed with any overhead beyond the ten per cent expected' 
 and urged to be added to the price cost for handling. 
 
 MACHINE COMPOSITION 
 
 Machine composition is becoming more and more a special- 
 ized industry, and the employer is wise who can purchase his 
 machine composition by the hour or by the measured ems, rather 
 than to install a machine plant, unless he has an abundance of 
 work for two machines and two shifts daily for each machine. 
 
 In a book office equipped with unitype machines, with auto- 
 matic distribution, it might be possible to deliver to the stone- 
 man composition at 90 cents per 1000 ems, without considering 
 the commercial expense. With regular book fonts of type, 
 equipped to the amount of $800 for each compositor, composition 
 on type forms ready for the stone-man, without considering the 
 commercial expense, will average a cost of $1.00 per 1000 ems. 
 
 With the monotype style of machine, the cost of composition, 
 cannot be safely figured at less than hand work; but there is 
 some advantage in the new type face and lessened distribution. 
 
 In a printing office engaged largely in commercial work, and 
 miscellaneous printing outside of book and newspaper composi- 
 tion, machine set matter should not enter into the question of a 
 reduced cost, unless there are 5«000 ems from one set of 
 matrices. 
 
16 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 On account of the initial cost, it is much better for the job 
 printer to depend upon the machine plant to furnish his machine 
 composition unless he has a regular amount of work equal to 
 three or four shifts daily, which means the equipment of two 
 machines. 
 
 Most machine composition is sold by the 1000 ems, the price 
 rangring from 30 cents net and up. 
 
 The output of corrected work is variable, according to the 
 intelligence and ability of the operator. The average of 3000 
 ems of 8 point corrected slugs, seems to be 25 per cent below 
 what the swift operators can produce: but if the swift can turn 
 out 25 per cent beyond the ordinary, he naturally expects an 
 abvance in pay of the same equivalent above the scale. 
 
 Cost of Installing One Slu^ Typesetting Machine 
 
 Excluding the purchase of a second-hand machine from this 
 estimate, the progressive printer who is expanding his plant, is 
 or should be interested in this estimate of the cost of running 
 one machine. The simplest and best machine now on the mar- 
 ket is a two letter machine. For the purpose of this calculation, 
 and considering the possible reduction in the first cost of ma- 
 chines, the equipment of one machine with a fair complement 
 of magazines and faces will be considered at the 
 minimum cost of S3500.00 
 
 The interest on the plant for one year will be 210.00 
 
 Depreciation, ten per cent including mats 350.00 
 
 Gas and light, and power for one year 200.00 
 
 Interest on metal equipment one year 40.00 
 
 Loss of metal by remelting per year 70-00 
 
 Rent for one year 300.00 
 
 Total overhead cost for one year 21170.00 
 
 Labor Element 
 
 Operator, 300 days at 825.00 per week $1250.00 
 
 Extra time for night man 500.00 
 
 Owner's time and extra help on proof-reading 1200.00 
 
 Incideneal expenses and delivery 400.00 
 
 Total expense one year S4.350.00 
 
 Possible hours of composition 3000 
 
 Showing a cost hour of chargeable work at $1.50, and if the aver- 
 age output is 3000 ems to the hour the cost per ICOO ems will be 
 50 cents, and if the average output is 4000 ems. the cost per 1000 
 will be 38 cents. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 17 
 
 Running a Two Machine Plant 
 
 Inventory of first machine and equipment $3500.00 
 
 Add for cost of second machine 2300.00 
 
 Interest on capital for one year — 348.00 
 
 Depreciation one year including- mats 480.00 
 
 Loss of metal by remelting", etc 100.00 
 
 Gas, lig-ht and power for one year 300.00 
 
 Rent for the year 300.00 
 
 Total overhead charges for one year $1528.00 
 
 Labor Element 
 
 Owner's salary for one year 1500.00 
 
 Chief operator for 300 days 1500 00 
 
 Operator and overtime for second machine 1500.00 
 
 Incidental expenses, proofreading", delivery, etc 1000.00 
 
 Total expense for two machines, 3 tricks $7,028.00 
 
 Possible hours of composition 5,500 
 
 Showing- a cost hour of $1.28 
 
 It is evident from these flg-ures that the owners of machine 
 plants must use the utmost dilig-ence to get full efficiency from 
 their operators : and that where the time is limited to one trick 
 a day, whether of one or two machines, there will be but little 
 money to the owner beyond the payroll of his personal services. 
 But there is an uncertainty about the number of chargeable 
 hours, as well as the output of measured composition. For this 
 reason, and to avoid confusion and differing- cost figures, we 
 have assumed a standard average of the amount of measured 
 and corrected machine composition at 3000 ems of 8 point to the 
 hour; and the standard hour cost of running a two machine 
 plant at one dollar and forty cents per hour for each hour of 
 running time. The table following these remarks, logically 
 worked out, makes a selling price to the printer of 6 point at 
 40.6 cents per 1000: 8 point at 47 cents; 9 point at 50 cents; 10 
 point at 54 cents; and 11 point at 56 cents. And at these figures 
 the printer can afford to buy his composition, rather than to 
 load himself with a machine plant. The machine managers, 
 most of them, claim a higher cost hour than $1.40; but as the 
 composition figures per 1000 ems, now being sold to printers, are 
 no higher, and in some instances lower than the averages worked 
 out in the table, it is evident they are basing their output at 
 more than 3000 an hour for 8 point. But there is no possibility 
 that the ruling prices of machine composition can be materially 
 increased beyond these figures, and hold printers as direct 
 customers. 
 
COST PYSTE:vr PRICE LIST 
 
 Ems In Square Inches of Type 
 
 Square 
 
 6pt 
 
 7pt 
 
 Bpt 
 
 9pt. 
 
 10 pt 
 
 llpt. 
 
 12 pt 
 
 Inches, 
 
 Nonp, 
 
 Min. 
 
 Brev, 
 
 Bourg, 
 
 L. P. 
 
 S. P. 
 
 Pica 
 
 1 
 
 144 
 
 106 
 
 81 
 
 64 
 
 52 
 
 44 
 
 36 
 
 2 
 
 288 
 
 212 
 
 162 
 
 128 
 
 104 
 
 88 
 
 72 
 
 3 
 
 432 
 
 318 
 
 243 
 
 192 
 
 156 
 
 132 
 
 108 
 
 4 
 
 576 
 
 .424 
 
 324 
 
 256 
 
 208 
 
 176 
 
 144 
 
 5 
 
 720 
 
 530 
 
 405 
 
 320 
 
 260 
 
 220 
 
 180 
 
 6 
 
 864 
 
 636 
 
 486 
 
 384 
 
 312 
 
 264 
 
 216 
 
 7 
 
 1.008 
 
 742 
 
 567 
 
 448 
 
 364 
 
 308 
 
 252 
 
 8 
 
 1,152 
 
 848 
 
 648 
 
 512 
 
 416 
 
 352 
 
 288 
 
 9 
 
 1,296 
 
 954 
 
 729 
 
 576 
 
 468 
 
 396 
 
 324 
 
 10 
 
 1,440 
 
 1,060 
 
 810 
 
 640 
 
 520 
 
 440 
 
 360 
 
 11 
 
 1,584 
 
 1,166 
 
 891 
 
 704 
 
 572 
 
 484 
 
 396 
 
 12 
 
 1,728 
 
 1,272 
 
 972 
 
 768 
 
 624 
 
 528 
 
 432 
 
 13 
 
 1,872 
 
 1,378 
 
 1,053 
 
 832 
 
 676 
 
 572 
 
 468 
 
 14 
 
 2,016 
 
 1,484 
 
 1.134 
 
 896 
 
 728 
 
 616 
 
 504 
 
 15 
 
 2,160 
 
 1,590 
 
 1,215 
 
 960 
 
 780 
 
 660 
 
 540 
 
 16 
 
 2,304 
 
 1,696 
 
 1,296 
 
 1,024 
 
 832 
 
 704 
 
 576 
 
 17 
 
 2,448 
 
 1,802 
 
 1,377 
 
 1,088 
 
 884 
 
 748 
 
 612 
 
 18 
 
 2.592 
 
 1,908 
 
 1,458 
 
 1,152 
 
 936 
 
 792 
 
 648 
 
 19 
 
 2,736 
 
 2,014 
 
 1,539 
 
 1,216 
 
 •988 
 
 836 
 
 684 
 
 20 
 
 2,880 
 
 2,120 
 
 1,620 
 
 1,280 
 
 1,040 
 
 880 
 
 720 
 
 21 
 
 3,024 
 
 2.226 
 
 1,701 
 
 1,344 
 
 1,092 
 
 924 
 
 756 
 
 22 
 
 3,168 
 
 2.332 
 
 1,782 
 
 1,408 
 
 1,144 
 
 968 
 
 792 
 
 23 
 
 3,312 
 
 2.438 
 
 1,863 
 
 1,472 
 
 1,196 
 
 1.012 
 
 828 
 
 24 
 
 3,456 
 
 2,544 
 
 1.944 
 
 1,536 
 
 1.248 
 
 1.056 
 
 864 
 
 25 
 
 3,600 
 
 2,650 
 
 2,025 
 
 1,600 
 
 1,300 
 
 1,100 
 
 900 
 
 26 
 
 3,744 
 
 2.756 
 
 2,106 
 
 1,664 
 
 1,352 
 
 1,144 
 
 936 
 
 27 
 
 3,888 
 
 2.862 
 
 2,187 
 
 1,728 
 
 1,404 
 
 1,188 
 
 972 
 
 28 
 
 4,032 
 
 2.968 
 
 2,268 
 
 1.792 
 
 1,456 
 
 1.232 
 
 1.008 
 
 29 
 
 4,176 
 
 3.074 
 
 2,349 
 
 1.856 
 
 1,508 
 
 1,276 
 
 1.044 
 
 30 
 
 4,320 
 
 3,180 
 
 2,430 
 
 1,920 
 
 1,560 
 
 1,320 
 
 1,080 
 
 31 
 
 4,464 
 
 3,286 
 
 2,511 
 
 1.984 
 
 1,612 
 
 1.364 
 
 1.116 
 
 32 
 
 4.608 
 
 3,392 
 
 2,592 
 
 2,048 
 
 1,664 
 
 1,408 
 
 1,152 
 
 33 
 
 4,752 
 
 3,498 
 
 2,673 
 
 2.112 
 
 1,716 
 
 1.452 
 
 1.188 
 
 34 
 
 4,8% 
 
 3.604 
 
 2,754 
 
 2.176 
 
 1,768 
 
 1,496 
 
 1,224 
 
 35 
 
 5,040 
 
 3,710 
 
 2,835 
 
 2,240 
 
 1,820 
 
 1,540 
 
 1,260 
 
 36 
 
 5,184 
 
 3,816 
 
 2,916 
 
 2.304 
 
 1,872 
 
 1.584 
 
 1.296 
 
 37 
 
 5,328 
 
 3,922 
 
 2,997 
 
 2,368 
 
 1,924 
 
 1,628 
 
 1.332 
 
 38 
 
 5.472 
 
 4,028 
 
 3,078 
 
 2,432 
 
 1.976 
 
 1,672 
 
 1368 
 
 39 
 
 5,616 
 
 4,134 
 
 3,159 
 
 2,496 
 
 2,028 
 
 1,716 
 
 1.404 
 
 40 
 
 5,760 
 
 4,240 
 
 3,240 
 
 2,560 
 
 2,080 
 
 1,760 
 
 1,440 
 
 41 
 
 5,904 
 
 4.346 
 
 3.321 
 
 2,624 
 
 2,132 
 
 1,804 
 
 1,476 
 
 42 
 
 6,048 
 
 4,452 
 
 3.402 
 
 2,688 
 
 2,184 
 
 1,848 
 
 1,512 
 
 43 
 
 6,192 
 
 4,558 
 
 3.483 
 
 2.752 
 
 2,236 
 
 1.892 
 
 1,548 
 
 44 
 
 6,336 
 
 4,664 
 
 3,564 
 
 2.816 
 
 2.288 
 
 1,936 
 
 1,584 
 
 45 
 
 6,480 
 
 4,770 
 
 3.645 
 
 2,880 
 
 2,340 
 
 1,980 
 
 1.620 
 
 46 
 
 6,624 
 
 4,876 
 
 3,726 
 
 2,944 
 
 2,392 
 
 2.024 
 
 1.656 
 
 47 
 
 6,768 
 
 4,982 
 
 3,807 
 
 3.008 
 
 2,444 
 
 2.068 
 
 1.692 
 
 48 
 
 6,912 
 
 5,088 
 
 3,888 
 
 3.072 
 
 2.496 
 
 2.112 
 
 1.728 
 
 49 
 
 7,056 
 
 5.194 
 
 3,969 
 
 3.136 
 
 2.548 
 
 2.156 
 
 1.764 
 
 50 
 
 7,200 
 
 5,300 
 
 4,050 
 
 3,200 
 
 2,600 
 
 2,200 
 
 1.800 
 
 60 
 
 8,640 
 
 6,360 
 
 4,860 
 
 3,840 
 
 3.120 
 
 2.640 
 
 2,160 
 
 70 
 
 10,080 
 
 7,420 
 
 5,670 
 
 4.480 
 
 3.640 
 
 3.080 
 
 2,520 
 
 80 
 
 11,520 
 
 8,480 
 
 6,480 
 
 5.120 
 
 4.160 
 
 3.520 
 
 2.880 
 
 90 
 
 12,960 
 
 9,540 
 
 7,290 
 
 5,760 
 
 4,680 
 
 3.960 
 
 3.240 
 
 100 
 
 14.400 
 
 10,600 
 
 8.100 
 
 6.400 
 
 5.200 
 
 4,400 
 
 3,600 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 19 
 
 Ems in One Running Inch of the 
 Measures Noted 
 
 Measure 6 pt. 7 pt. 8 pt. 9 pt. 10 pt. 11 pt, 12 pt. 
 
 13 ems 312 230 176 139 113 95 78 
 
 14 336 248 190 150 122 102 84 
 
 15 360 265 203 160 130 110 90 
 
 16 384 283 217 171 139 117 96 
 
 17 408 301 230 182 148 124 102 
 
 18 432 319 244 193 157 132 108 
 
 19 ......... 456 336 257 203 165 139 114 
 
 20 480 354 271 214 174 146 120 
 
 21 504 372 284 225 183 153 126 
 
 22 528 389 298 235 191 161 132 
 
 23 .. 552 407 311 246 200 168 138 
 
 24 576 425 325 257 209 175 144 
 
 25 600 442 338 267 217 183 150 
 
 26 624 460 352 278 226 190 156 
 
 26^2 ......... 636 469 359 284 231 194 159 
 
 27 648 478 366 289 235 197 162 
 
 28 672 496 379 300 244 205 168 
 
 29 696 513 393 310 252 212 174 
 
 30 720 531 406 321 261 219 180 
 
 To find the number of ems in a given number of running* 
 inches, of a certain widtli, say 24 ems wide, 8 point, we have 325 
 ems in one inch, and 7 inches long", we have 2275 ems total. 
 
 The starting point of 13 ems, is the trade minimum for all 
 measures under that number. Beyond 30 ems the machine trade 
 measure is one half more because of malting- two slu^s; and 
 printers must consider this trade custom in estimating machine 
 composition for long- measures. 
 
 In the measurement of hand or monotype composition, over 
 thirty ems measure, the same rule should apply, for all sizes up 
 to and including- 10 point, because of the lost time in handling- a 
 larger stick, with increased weight, and tlie more care in spac- 
 ing to prevent bulging and pieing lines. 
 
 All table and figure work on machines must be measured as 
 price and half and double price, the same as for hand work. 
 
20 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 HAND COMPOSITION— Cost Figures 
 
 Cost of Measured Hand Composition Without 
 
 Make up or Lock up Based on 800 ems 
 
 Per Hour Cost of $1.30 
 
 Square in. in 1000 ems.. 7 12.5 15.6 19.9 22.6 28 
 
 6pt. 8pt. 9pt. 10 pt. 11 pt. 12 pt. 
 
 Sq. in. Cts. Cts. Cts. Cts. Cts. Cts. 
 
 1 23 12.5 10.4 8.2 07 06 
 
 2 46 25.0 20.8 16-4 14 12 
 
 3 69 37.5 31.2 24.6 21 18 
 
 4 92 50.0 41.6 32-8 28 24 
 
 5 .. 115 62.5 52.0 41.0 35 30 
 
 6 138 75.0 62.4 49.2 42 36 
 
 7 161 87.5 72.8 57.4 49 42 
 
 8 184 100.0 83.2 65.6 56 43 
 
 9 207 112.5 93.6 73.8 63 54 
 
 10 230 125.0 104.0 82.0 70 60 
 
 11 253 137.5 114.4 90.2 77 66 
 
 12 276 150.0 124.8 98.4 84 72 
 
 13 299 162.5 135.2 106.6 91 78 
 
 14 322 175.0 145.0 114.8 98 84 
 
 15 345 187.5 156.0 123.0 105 90 
 
 16 36S 200.0 166.4 1312 112 96 
 
 17 391 212.5 176.8 139.4 119 102 
 
 IS 414 225.0 187.2 147.6 126 108 
 
 19 437 237.5 197.6 155.8 133 114 
 
 20 460 250.0 208.0 164.0 140 120 
 
 21 483 262.5 218.4 172.2 147 126 
 
 22 506 275.0 228.8 180.4 154 132 
 
 23 529 287.5 239.2 188.6 161 138 
 
 24 552 300.0 249.6 196.8 168 144 
 
 25 575 312.5 260.0 205.0 175 150 
 
 26 598 325.0 270.4 213.2 182 156 
 
 27 621 337.5 280.8 221.4 189 162 
 
 28 644 350.0 291.2 229.6 196 168 
 
 29 667 362.5 301.6 237.8 203 174 
 
 30 690 3'<5.0 312.0 246.0 210 180 
 
 40 920 500.0 416.0 328.0 280 240 
 
 50 1150 625.0 520.0 410.0 350 300 
 
 60 1380 750.0 624.0 492.0 420 360 
 
 70 1610 875.0 728.0 574.0 490 430 
 
 80 1840 1000.0 832.0 656.0 560 480 
 
 90 2070 1125.0 836.0 738.0 630 540 
 
 100 2300 1250.0 1040.0 820.0 700 600 
 
 These tables are placed opposite each other to remind the 
 estimator of the wide difference of cost between the two forms of 
 plain composition. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 21 
 
 MACHINE COMPOSITION-Cost Figures 
 
 Based on $1.40 an hour. The unit of 3000 ems of 8 pt. to the 
 hour, first corrections and delivered to printer. 
 
 Type size 6 pt. 8 pt. 9 pt. 10 pt. 11 pt. 12 pt. 
 
 Average hour output.. 3300 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 
 
 Cost of 1000 ems 
 
 401/3 
 
 47 
 
 50 
 
 S4 
 
 56 
 
 64 
 
 
 
 Square in. in 1000 ems.. 
 
 7.0 
 
 13.5 
 
 15.6 
 
 19.9 
 
 22.68 
 
 28.0 
 
 1 
 
 Cts. 
 
 5.8 
 
 11.6 
 
 17.4 
 
 23.2 
 
 29.0 
 
 34.8 
 
 40.6 
 
 46.4 
 
 52.2 
 
 58.0 
 
 63.8 
 
 69.6 
 
 75.4 
 
 81.2 
 
 87.0 
 
 92.8 
 
 98.6 
 
 104.4 
 
 110.2 
 
 116.0 
 
 121.8 
 
 127.6 
 
 133.4 
 
 139.2 
 
 145.0 
 
 150.8 
 
 156.6 
 
 162.4 
 
 168.2 
 
 174.0 
 
 232.0 
 
 290.0 
 
 348.0 
 
 406.0 
 
 464.0 
 
 522.0 
 
 5^0.0 
 
 Cts. 
 3.5 
 
 7.0 
 
 10.5 
 
 14.0 
 
 17.5 
 
 21.0 
 
 24.5 
 
 28.0 
 
 31.5 
 
 35.0 
 
 38.5 
 
 42.0 
 
 45.5 
 
 49.0 
 
 52.5 
 
 56.0 
 
 59.5 
 
 63.0 
 
 66.5 
 
 70.0 
 
 73.5 
 
 77.0 
 
 80.5 
 
 84.0 
 
 87.5 
 
 91.0 
 
 94.5 
 
 98.0 
 
 101.5 
 
 105.0 
 
 140.0 
 
 175.0 
 
 210.0 
 
 245.0 
 
 280.0 
 
 315.0 
 
 350.0 
 
 Cts. 
 3.2 
 
 6.4 
 
 9.6 
 
 12.8 
 
 16.0 
 
 19.2 
 
 22.4 
 
 25.6 
 
 28.8 
 
 32.0 
 
 35.2 
 
 38.4 
 
 41.6 
 
 44.8 
 
 48.0 
 
 51.2 
 
 54.4 
 
 57.6 
 
 60,8 
 
 64.0 
 
 67.2 
 
 70.4 
 
 73.6 
 
 76.8 
 
 80.0 
 
 83.2 
 
 86.4 
 
 89.6 
 
 92.8 
 
 96.0 
 
 128.0 
 
 160.0 
 
 192.0 
 
 224.0 
 
 256.0 
 
 288.0 
 
 320.0 
 
 Cts. 
 
 2.7 
 
 5.4 
 
 8.1 
 
 10.8 
 
 13.5 
 
 16.2 
 
 18.9 
 
 21.6 
 
 24.3 
 
 27.0 
 
 29.7 
 
 32.4 
 
 35.1 
 
 37.8 
 
 40.5 
 
 43.2 
 
 45.9 
 
 48.6 
 
 51.3 
 
 54.0 
 
 56.7 
 
 59.4 
 
 62.1 
 
 64.8 
 
 67.5 
 
 70 2 
 
 72.9 
 
 75.6 
 
 78.3 
 
 81.0 
 
 108.0 
 
 135.0 
 
 162.0 
 
 189.0 
 
 216.0 
 
 243.0 
 
 270.0 
 
 Cts. 
 2.46 
 4.92 
 7.38 
 9.84 
 12.30 
 14.76 
 17.22 
 19.68 
 22.14 
 24.60 
 27.06 
 29.52 
 31.98 
 34.44 
 '36.90 
 39.36 
 41.82 
 44.28 
 40.74 
 49.2 
 51.66 
 54.12 
 56.58 
 59.04 
 61.50 
 63.96 
 66.42 
 68.88 
 71.34 
 73.8 
 98.4 
 123.0 
 147.6 
 172.2 
 196.8 
 221.4 
 246.0 
 
 Cts. 
 2.3 
 
 2 
 
 4 6 
 
 3 
 
 6 9 
 
 4 
 
 5 
 
 9.2 
 11 5 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 13.8 
 16.1 
 
 8 
 
 18,4 
 
 9 
 
 20 7 
 
 10 
 
 23.0 
 
 11 
 
 25.3 
 
 12 
 
 27.6 
 
 13 
 
 29.9 
 
 14 
 
 15 
 
 32.2 
 34.5 
 
 10 
 
 ir 
 
 18 
 
 36.8 
 39.1 
 41.4 
 
 19 
 
 43.7 
 
 20 
 
 21 
 
 46.0 
 48.3 
 
 22 
 
 50.6 
 
 23 
 
 52.9 
 
 24 
 
 25 
 
 26 
 
 55.2 
 57.5 
 59.8 
 
 27 
 
 62.1 
 
 28 
 
 29 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 60 
 
 70 
 
 80 
 
 64.4 
 66.7 
 69.0 
 92.0 
 115.0 
 138.0 
 161.0 
 184.0 
 
 90 
 
 100 
 
 207.0 
 230.0 
 
 Machine composition is mainly sold by the 1000 ems and not 
 by the hour. Thirty ems is the limit of sing-le slug's. The 
 machine plant has a possible 10 per cent in these figures. 
 
22 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Imposing and Locking Up Forms 
 
 This department, whether in the hands of a stone man or the 
 foreman or compositor, requires a competent man. and careful 
 work. In estimating- it is one of tlie guessing- problems, and 
 often neglected in making figures. The special overhead is an 
 abundance of stone room, and plenty of furniture and chases, 
 and the space occupied. All this is a part of the equipment of a 
 job composing room, and there is no make-shift that will justify 
 a charg-e less than the cost hour of composition. 
 
 In the 1911 Price List, in making up the cost of machine com- 
 position ready for the press we suggested a lock-up charge of 
 five cents per 1000 ems. This is not a correct method for charg- 
 ing-, as it costs practically no more to lock up a form of 6 point 
 than of 10 or 12 point. We have, therefore, made new tables, so 
 as to make imposition and lock-up a special item for estimat- 
 ing, and providing for a special time record of lock-up, at the 
 same cost hour as for composition. 
 
 We submit the following table of actual time records as 
 standard fig-ures, with the understanding that there may be 
 exceptional reasons for making an extra charge, but that in 
 estimating the figures here g-iven should be counted as standard. 
 
 Standard Imposing and Lockup Time 
 
 Cost Figures 6 minute Cost 
 
 * units hour SI. 30 
 
 Jobbers— 
 
 Any form up to 50 square inches 
 
 From 50 square in. to 100 square in 
 
 Single form up to 200 square inches 
 
 Two or four page programs up to 200 in . . 
 
 Cylinders- 
 Book heading form up to 28 inches long 
 Book heading form up to 46 inches long 
 
 Book forms up to 28x42 paper 
 
 Book quarter sheet 4 page forms 
 
 Book quarter sheet 8 page forms 
 
 Book half sheet 4 page forms 
 
 Book half sheet 8 page forms 
 
 Book half sheet 16 page forms 
 
 Book half sheet 32 page forms 
 
 Book whole sheet 4 page forms 
 
 Book whole sheet 8 page forms 
 
 Book whole sheet 16 page forms 
 
 Book whole sheet 32 page forms 
 
 1 
 
 S .13 
 
 2 
 
 .26 
 
 3 
 
 .39 
 
 4 
 
 .52 
 
 5 
 
 .65 
 
 7 
 
 .91 
 
 5 
 
 .65 
 
 8 
 
 1.04 
 
 12 
 
 1.58 
 
 16 
 
 2.08 
 
 20 
 
 2.60 
 
 30 
 
 3.90 
 
 16 
 
 2.08 
 
 20 
 
 2.60 
 
 28 
 
 3.64 
 
 45 
 
 5.85 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 23 
 
 CYLINDER PRESSWORK 
 
 To determine the cost of Cylinder Presswork, it will be 
 necessary to ascertain the commercial charges as well as the de- 
 partment direct expense. For this purpose, we present the fig- 
 ures representing- two equipments, one of S5,000 for two presses, 
 and the other of S10,000 for four presses. With two presses the 
 direct labor help will be one foreman pressman and two feeders, 
 and for the larger equipment, we will at the least require an ad- 
 ditional pressman and one feeder. The figures are presented in 
 parallel columns. 
 
 AVERAGE ONE YEAR EXPENSE 
 
 EQUIPMENT- $5,000 $10,000 
 
 TWO PRESSES FOUR PRESSES 
 
 Interest for one year S 300.00 $600.00 
 
 Depreciation 500.00 1000.00 
 
 Rent, power, heat and light 150.00 250.00 
 
 Taxes 48.00 96.00 
 
 Insurance .^ 50.00 100.00 
 
 Rollers, oil, waste.. 125.00 200.00 
 
 Incidental items 50.00 80.00 
 
 $1,223.00 $2,326.00 
 ADDING LABOR- 
 
 Foreman pressman $1,250.00 $1,500.00 
 
 Second pressman 1,050.00 
 
 Feeders 1,250.00 1,750.00 
 
 $3,723.00 $6,626.00 
 
 Commercial expense (which embraces office rent and equip- 
 ments, superintendents, solicitors, clerks, postage, telephones, 
 stationery and office supplies, bad accounts, interest and dis- 
 counts, organization dues, donations and miscellaneous) equal to 
 the proportion of 40 per cent of the cost output of the cylinder 
 presses, based on a 75 per cent of productive hours figured 
 at a cost of $1.40 per hour $2,262.40 $3,195.20 
 
 Making a total cost of $5,985.40 $9,821.20 
 
 Total estimated productive hours 4,040 7,200 
 
 Actual hour cost $1.48 $1.36 
 
 The figures for the two press plant are actual results, with 
 more than the average amount of standard publications to keep 
 the wheels in motion. The experience of many printers with 
 heavy press facilities, verges very closely to a 66 per cent pro- 
 ductive time, and if figured on that basis, would bring the four 
 press cost fully up to the cost hour of the two press plant. 
 
 The experience of printers, generally, who have given care- 
 ful attentien to press production, as voiced in the trade publica- 
 tions and in cost congresses, is to make the average cost hour 
 fully equal to $1.50 ; and in accordance with that general opinion, 
 the table following this article has been constructed on the $1.50 
 basis as nearer the standard of cost. 
 
24 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 A Single Cylinder Press 
 
 A Demonstration of the Estimated Cost of Runnini^. 
 
 Costing- Costing Costing 
 
 Pressoutfit S500.00 $1100.00 $1500.00 
 
 Motor equipment 50.00 GO. 00 70.00 
 
 Total initial expense $550.00 1060.00 1570.00 
 
 Two days running- 
 Interest on investment 33.00 63.60 94.20 
 
 Depreciation, 2 days average run 16.50 31.80 47.10 
 
 Rollers, 100 days use 12.00 15.00 20.00 
 
 Proportion of space and rent 140.00 160.00 160.00 
 
 Pressman and feeder 260.00 300.00 350.00 
 
 Incidental expenses 20-00 30.00 40.00 
 
 Total expense for 2 days running $481.50 8600.40 8711.30 
 Proix)rtion of expense doing 
 
 business 600.00 600.00 600.00 
 
 Total cost of 2 days running $1081.50 1,200.40 1,311.30 
 
 Total efficiency in hours 700 7 CO 700 
 
 Hour cost of 2 days running $1.54 $1.71 $1.88 
 
 Three days running — 
 
 Interest on investment $33.00 63.60 94.20 
 
 Depreciation 3 days running. .... 25,00 48.00 70.00 
 
 Ptollers, 150 days 18.00 22.00 30.00 
 
 Proportion of space and rent 140.00 160.00 160.00 
 
 Pressman and feeder 500.00 500.00 500.00 
 
 Incidental expenses 30.00 40.00 50.00 
 
 Total expense for 3 days running $746.00 833.60 904.20 
 Proportion of expense doing 
 
 business 700.00 700.00 700.00 
 
 Total cost of 3 days running Si ,446.00 1.533.20 1,604.20 
 
 Total efficiency in hours 1000 • 1000 1000 
 
 Hour cost of 3 days running $1.45 81.53 $1.60 
 
 Four days runninfS — 
 
 Interest on investment 33.00 63.60 94.20 
 
 Depreciation, '4 days running 33.00 63.60 94.20 
 
 Rollers, 200 days 24.00 30.00 40.00 
 
 Proportion of space and rent 140.00 160.00 160.00 
 
 Pressman and feeder 700.00 700.00 700.00 
 
 Incidental expenses 40.00 50.00 60.00 
 
 Total cost of four days running. . $970.00 1,067.20 1,148.40 
 Proportion of expense doing 
 
 business 800.00 800.00 800.00 
 
 Total expense for four days $1,770.00 1,867.20 1,948.40 
 
 Total efficiency in hours 1300 1300 1300 
 
 Hour cost of 4 days running $1 .36 81.43 $1.50 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 A Single Cylinder Press— Continued 
 A Demonstration of the Estimated Cost of Runnind- 
 
 Costing" Costing Costing" 
 
 Press outfit $500.00 $1000.00 $1500.00 
 
 Motor eauipment 50.00 60.00 70.00 
 
 Total permanent expense $550.00 1,060.00 1,570.00 
 
 Five days running- 
 Interest on investment 33.00 63.60 94.20 
 
 Depreciation 5 days running 41.25 79.55 117,75 
 
 Rollers 250 days 32.00 40.00 50.00 
 
 Proportion of space and rent 140.00 160.00 160.00 
 
 Pressman and feeder 950.00 950.00 950.00 
 
 Incidental expenses 50.00 60.00 70.00 
 
 Total cost of 5 days running $1,246.25 1,353.15 1,441.95 
 
 Proportion of expense doing: 
 
 business 900.00 900.00 900.00 
 
 Total expense for five days 2,146.25 2,253.15 2,341.95 
 
 Total efllciency in hours 1500 1500 1500 
 
 Hour cost of five days running".. . 1.43 1.50 1.56 
 Six days running— 
 
 Interest on investment 33.00 63.60 94.20 
 
 Depreciation six days running",.. 55.00 106.00 157.00 
 
 Rollers 300 days 40.00 70.00 70.00 
 
 Proportion of space and rent 140.00 160.00 160.00 
 
 Pressman and feeder 800.00 1000.00 1000.00 
 
 Incidental expenses 60.00 70.00 80.00 
 
 $1,128.00 1,469.60 1,561.20 
 Proportionate expense doing 
 
 business 900.00 900.00 900.00 
 
 Total expense for six days 2,028.00 2,369.60 2,461.20 
 
 Total efficiency in hours 1700 1700 1700 
 
 Hour cost of full week $1.14 $1.40 $1.45 
 
 The Reason Why 
 
 The printer who has but lately started a small printing- of- 
 fice is usually a journeyman, with but limited experience on the 
 most vital subject of running a successful business. It is for his 
 benefit that the tables showing the cost of running" a cylinder 
 press have been prepared and incidentally to show the cost 
 hour on a group of presses. He is ambitious to take in all the 
 work his friends and low prices will bring him: and if he is called 
 on once or twice a week to figure on a job larger than his press 
 outfit, it is possible he may think he can work up enough trade 
 to burden his business with a cylinder press. These figures are 
 to set him thinking, and that is the reason why they are collated 
 into a table for thoughtful examination. Until he has a cer- 
 tainty of enough cylinder work at the hour cost of doing it, it is 
 best to farm it out to another office. 
 
2 b 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 COST FIGURES-Cylinder Presswork Based On 
 An Average Cost Hour of $1.50 
 
 Pony Size of sheet 
 
 18x25 22x32 25x38 32x44 SSxoO 
 
 Average make-ready - . . . 1 hr. 1 :30 2 :00 2 :30 3 :40 
 
 Average impressions..... 1500 1300 1100 1000 900 
 
 Cost of ink per 1000 § .25 .30 .40 .45 .60 
 
 Cost of average make-ready 1.50 2.25 3.00 3.80 5.40 
 
 Average running, 1000 1.00 1.15 1.35 1.50 l.CO 
 
 Totallst 1000 S2.75 3.70 4.75 5.75 7.60 
 
 Added 1000 impressions SI. 20 1.40 1.70 1.90 2.20 
 
 100 copies S1.65 2.40 3.25 4.00 5.50 
 
 200 " 1.80 2.55 3.45 4.20 
 
 -300 '' 1.95 2.70 3.60 4.10 
 
 400 " 2.10 2.85 3.80 4.60 
 
 500 " 2.25 3.00 4.00 4.80 
 
 '^00 •■ 2.35 3.15 4.15 5.00 
 
 7uO •• 2.45 3.30 4.30 5.20 
 
 SCO " 2.55 3.45 4.45 5.40 
 
 900 " 2.65 3.60 4.60 5.60 
 
 lOlK) "' 2.75 3.70 4.75 5.75 
 
 2000 " 3.95 5.10 6.45 7.65 
 
 3000 •' 5.15 6.50 8.15 9.55 
 
 4000 '• 6.35 7.90 9.85 11.45 
 
 5000 " 7.55 9.30 11.55 13.35 
 
 6000 " 8.75 10.70 13.25 15.25 
 
 7000 " 9.95 12.10 14.95 17.15 
 
 8000 " 11.15 13.50 16.65 19.05 
 
 9000 " 12.35 14.90 18.35 20.95 
 
 lOM " 13.55 16.30 20.05 22.85 
 
 1000 Add 1.20 1.40 1.70 1.90 
 
 Slip Sheelinii- Sl.OO Sl.20 Sl.50 Sl.SO 82.00 
 
 If make ready or half tone requires more time add tlie excess 
 to the cost total. 
 
 Colored Ink— Washing up, Sl.OO extra and 20 per cent added to 
 the running figure for extra S. and S. C. 
 
 Enamel Paper— Add 25^ for black and 30^ for colored ink on 
 the scale price of press work. 
 
 The cost of presswork is graded for the size of sheet to be 
 printed and not on the size of the press; consequently, if an 
 office has no pony press, the custxjmer is entitled to the figures 
 for that scale if the work is of a common character; but where 
 registered book work is printed, it should be figured on the next 
 highest scale for the size of the sheet. So a registered medium 
 sheet of 19x25, should be figured at the 22x32 scale, etc. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 27 U 
 
 PLATEN PRESSWORK 
 
 Estimated Cost Figure of Impressions Based on 
 
 the Hour Cost of Eighty Cents 
 
 Sizeof Press., 8x12 10x15 14x20 
 
 Averag-e impressions per hour 1400 1200 1000 
 
 Ink per 1000 impressions .10 .15 .20 
 
 Average cost of make-ready .25 .35 .50 
 
 Cost of running 1000 55 .70 .90 
 
 Total cost of 1000 impressions 90 1 .20 ''1.60 
 
 Added 1000 with ink 60 .80 1.05 
 
 100 impressions $ .40 .50 .70 
 
 200 " 46 .60 .80 
 
 300 " 53 .70 .90 
 
 400 " 59 .80 1.00 
 
 500 " 65 .90 1.10 
 
 600 " 70 1.00 1.20 
 
 700 " 75 1.05 1.30 
 
 800 " 80 1.10 1.45 
 
 900 " 85 1.15 1.50 
 
 1000 " 90- 1.20 1.60 
 
 2000 " 1.50 2.00 2.65 
 
 3000 " 2.10 2.80 3.70 
 
 4000 " 2.70 3.60 4.75 
 
 5000 " 3.30 4.40 5.80 
 
 6000 " 3.90 5.20 6.85 
 
 7000 " 4.50 6.00 7.90 
 
 8000 " 5.10 6.80 8.95 
 
 9000 '• 5.70 7.60 10.00 
 
 10000 " 6.30 8.40 11.05 
 
 Added 1000 impressions 60 .80 1.05 
 
 Slip-slieeting........ 60 .60 .80 
 
 If make-ready or half-tone requires more time add the excess. 
 Colored Ink should add to the above figures 50 cents for wash- 
 up and 15c per 1000 for press work. 
 
 Half-tone work on enamel or fine grade stock, should add 
 25 per cent for black, and 30 per cent for colored ink. 
 
 The presswork figures are to be taken as cost figures. 
 and when the cost of paper, together with the cost of composition, 
 the cost of presswork, and other work going into a job, are 
 assembled together, you then add a percentage for the profit of 
 doing business, and this should be not less than 20 per cent. 
 
 In estimating, use these tables, rather than guessing the 
 hour time. 
 
28 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 The Press Make-Ready 
 
 Make-reaclj' figures have not been available to any extent, 
 until within the last four or five years. In previous editions of 
 the Price List, it was assumed that the first 1000 impressions of 
 a job of presswork should be loaded with the same expense as 
 the running, that is, if the cost of running 1000 impressions was 
 $1.00, the make-ready should be rated at Sl.OO, making the first 
 1000 cost $2.00, and subsequent 1000s, Sl.OO. Now, in the cost sys- 
 tems properly kept up, the make-ready time is registered separ- 
 ately, and from a number of jobs, figured in this manner we ob- 
 tain a standard average for the size of the form, and the figures 
 at the head of the press tables are offered as standard, because 
 thej'- represent average actual everj- day results. 
 
 To the printer using the cost system and basing his figures 
 on the time unit, this table is invaluable, because if his time 
 units run short of the price per 100s or lOOOs, he should make his 
 cost entry the same as the book figures; and because they are 
 mathematically correct. 
 
 The use of photographic reproductions, having superceded 
 wood engravings for practical results in book-printing, and the 
 fine mechanical screen work of the etching processes for the 
 back-ground and shadings of a finished or vignetted illustration 
 plate for printing purposes on cylinder presses, have forced 
 printers to buy more expensive machinery, and by the use of 
 coated papers and high priced inks, a few printers have under- 
 taken to rival the high-class finished productions of the photo- 
 grapher. Consequently the make-ready of such engravings has 
 required so much more skill as to place the labor cost from two 
 to five times higher than necessary for ordinary type printing. 
 Therefore, it is proper that such fine work should be specialized, 
 and sold on its merit; and not in any way be placed on a com- 
 petitive basis. 
 
 The table of presswork on the preceding page is calculated 
 on the basis of $1.50 as the cojt hour of cylinder presswork from 
 the pony size up to a size large enough to print a seven column 
 quarto newspaper. 
 
 Forty Years A^o 
 
 It may be interesting to printers to note by comparison the 
 prices in this edition of the price list and the first edition printed 
 in 1873, forty years apart. Most of the large presses used for job 
 printing were drum cylinders, printing one side of a sheet 25x38. 
 
 Qnarter 
 
 Half 
 
 
 Donble 
 
 Nediam 
 
 Nediam 
 
 Nediam 
 
 Nediam 
 
 $7.80 
 
 10.00 
 
 11.00 
 
 16.50 
 
 SELUNG PRICES 
 
 1873—5000 impressions 
 
 10 hour day. 
 1913-5000 impressions 5.50 7.25 9.43 14.00 
 
 8 hour day. 
 And even with this showing, there will be thousands of print- 
 ers who will scoff at the 1913 figures, as being extravagantly high. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 29 
 
 Presswork on a Weekly Newspaper 
 
 Without Fi^urin^ Paper or Composition 
 
 4pps 8pps 4pps 8pps 
 
 6 cols 6 cols 7 cols 7 cols 
 1 form 2 forms 1 form 2 forms 
 
 Column rules, stone room and 
 
 chases investment $50.00 $100.00 $65.00 S120.00 
 
 Interest and depreciation, one 
 
 year 7.50 15.00 10.25 18.00 
 
 Per week .15 .30 .21 .3d 
 
 Figures for lOOO coijies— 
 
 Make-up 3.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 
 
 Lock-up .50 1.00 .60 1.20 
 
 Make-ready on press 1.50 3.00 1.80 3.60 
 
 Total cost of above 5.15 10.30 6.01 13.16 
 
 Running 1000 copies 1.60 3.20 2.00 4.00 
 
 Folding 88 .88 .88 .88 
 
 Cutting: 20 .20 .20 .20 
 
 Mailing 1.50 1.75 175 2.00 
 
 Total cost 9.33 16.33 11.44 20.24 
 
 Adding 10 per cent .97 1.67 1.16 2.01 
 
 Selling valae first 1000 $10.30 $18.00 $12.60 $22.05 
 
 Additional 100s— 
 
 Running .16 .32 .20 .40 
 
 Folding .9 .0 .0 .9 
 
 Mailing _ .15 .18 .18 .VO 
 
 Totallabor 40 .59 .47 .09 
 
 Adding 10 per cent .4 .6 .5 .7 
 
 SeUing value 100s 44 .65 .52 .86 
 
 Cost of Presswork for Outside Parties 
 
 Forms being brought in ready for press. 
 
 Make ready $1.50 3.00 1.80 3.60 
 
 Running per 100 .16 .32 .20 .40 
 
 Costof presswork for first 1000 $1.66 3.32 2.00 4.00 
 
 Added 100s .16 .32 .20 .40 
 
 500 copies $2.30 4.60 2.80 5.60 
 
 1000 copies $3.10 6.20 3.80 7.60 
 
 Added 100 .16 .32 .20 .40 
 
 These newspaper cost figures for first 1000 may be reduced 20 
 per cent by using a soft blanket; but the reduction will mainly 
 come off the make-ready. 
 
 The above figures are subject to a ten i»er cent increase for 
 selling values. 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 PAMPHLET BINDING 
 
 From a careful consideration of the hour time and output in 
 the Bindery, as g-iven out by individuals and the averag-e cost 
 fig-ures, this reconstructed table shows more than a ten per cent 
 increase in the cost of binding- labor. The cost fig-ures here g-iven 
 may be lessened in large editions, where folding machines may 
 be used instead of hand labor. Conditions of trade make it im- 
 possible to put any portion of the work on a piece scale, and 
 with the normal differences of ability between g-irls in delivering 
 work, there will be great variations in the time tickets. There 
 are urgent demands for increasing wages, and coupled with the 
 growing demand for female help in all branches of trade, there 
 is no question but that cost of labor must continue to advance. 
 
 As soon as bindery managers will seriously take up the cost 
 Question of operating expenses, there will be a marked advance 
 beyond present prevailing rates. In the meantime the printer 
 who adheres to the cost figures herein set forth, may reap a little 
 advantage from the present ignorance ; and is only anticipating 
 but a short time, when the binder will be wise to his costs. 
 
 COST FIGURES— Pamphlet Binding, Side Stitch 
 
 Folded forms of TV^xlOV^ inches or under, the drawn-on cover 
 figure including folding of cover. 
 
 (^ Gather- Cover Wire 
 
 Forms of Pages Pages Folds Folding ing and Fold Stitch Trim Total 
 
 4 4 1 .40 2.00 1.00 .50 $3.90 
 
 8 8 2 .80 2.00 1.00 .50 4.30 
 
 8-4.... 12 3 1.20 .70 2.00 1.00 .55 5.45 
 
 16 16 3 1.20 2.00 1.00 .55 4.75 
 
 8,8 16 4 1.60 .70 2.00 1.00 .55 5.85 
 
 8,8,4, 20 5 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 .60 6.60 
 
 16,4 20 4 1.60 .70 2.00 1.00 .60 5.90 
 
 8,8,8 24 6 2.40 1.00 2.00 1.00 .70 7-10 
 
 16,8 24 5 2.00 .70 2.00 1.00 .70 6.40 
 
 8,8,8,4 28 7 2.80 1.30 2.00 1.00 .75 7.85 
 
 16,8,4 28 6 2.40 1.00 2.00 1.00 .75 7.15 
 
 32 32 4 1.60 2.00 1.00 .75 5.35 
 
 8,8,8,8 32 8 3.20 1.30 2.00 1.00 .75 8.25 
 
 16,8,8 32 7 2.80 1.00 2.00 1.00 .75 7.55 
 
 16,16 32 6 2.40 .70 2.00 1.00 .75 6.85 
 
 16,16,4 36 7 2.80 1.00 2.05 1.05 .85 7.75 
 
 8,8,8,8,4 36 9 3.60 1.60 2.05 1.05 .85 9.15 
 
 32,4 36 5 2.00 .70 2.05 1.05 .85 6.65 
 
 32,8 40 6 2.40 .70 2.05 1.05 .90 7.10 
 
 8,8,8,8,8.... 40 10 4.00 1.60 2.05 1.05 .90 9.60 
 
 16,16,8 40 8 3.20 1.00 2.05 1.05 .90 8.20 
 
 16,8,8.8 40 9 3.60 1.60 2.05 1.05 .90 9.20 
 
 16,16,16 48 9 3.60 1.00 2.10 1.10 1.00 8.80 
 
 8,8,8,8,8,8 48 12 4.80 1.90 2.10 l.lO l.CO 9.90 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 31 
 
 Pamphlet Binding, Side Stitch — Continued 
 
 Gather- Cover Wire 
 
 Forms of Pages Pages Folds Folding ing and Fold Stitch Trim Total 
 
 8,8,8,8,8,8,8 56 14 5.60 2.20 2.15 1.15 1.10 12.20 
 
 16,16,16,8......... 56 11 4.40 1.30 2.15 1.15 1.10 10.10 
 
 16,16,16,16 64 12 4.80 1.30 2.20 1.20 1.20 10.70 
 
 8 forms of 8 64 16 6.40 2.50 2.20 1.20 1.20 13.50 
 
 4 forms of 16 and 8 72 14 5.60 1.60 2.25 1.25 1.25 11.95 
 
 9 " 8 72 18 7.20 2.80 2.25 1.25 1.25 14.75 
 
 5 " 16 80 15 6.00 1.60 2.30 1.30 1.30 12.50 
 
 10 " 8 80 20 8.00 3.10 2.30 1.30 1.30 16.00 
 
 5 " 16and8 88 17 6.80 1.90 2.35 1.35 1.S5 13.75 
 
 11 " 8 88 22 8.70 3.40 2.35 1.35 1.35 17.25 
 
 6 " 16 96 18 7.20 1.90 2.40 1.40 1.40 14.30 
 
 12 " 8 96 24 9.60 3.70 2.40 1.40 1.40 18.50 
 
 6 " 16and8 104 20 8.00 2.20 2.45 1.45 1.45 15.55 
 
 7 " 16 113 21 8.40 2.20 2.50 1.50 1.50 16.20 
 
 8 " 16 128 24 9.60 2.50 2.60 1.60 1.60 17.90 
 
 9 " 16 144 27 10.80 2.80 2.70 1.70 1.70 19.70 
 
 10 " 16 160 30 12.00 3.10 2.80 1.80 1.80 21.50 
 
 11 " 16 176 33 13.20 3.40 2.90 1.90 1.90 23.30 
 
 12 " 16 192 36 14.40 3.70 3.00 2.00 2.00 25.10 
 
 13 " 16*. 208 39 15.60 4.00 3.10 2.10 2.10 26.90 
 
 Additional signatures of 8 pages, add $1.25; for 16 page 
 signatures, add $1.80. 
 
 SIDE STITCHING 
 
 Extra Stitches Over Two— 20 cents per 1000. 
 
 Enamel Paper— Add 15^ to above cost figures. 
 
 Quarto Forms— On pages 8x11 and over, add 10 per cent. 
 
 Cover Stock— Heavier tlian 20x25-65, add 25c per 1000 covers. 
 
 Cover Scoring— First 1000, $1.50; add. 1000s, $1-00. 
 
 Covering With Glue— Add 40c per 1000. 
 
 Oblong Forms— Add 10 per cent to scale figures. 
 
 TippinfS in Single Leaves— On outside of section, $1.00 per 
 1000; in center of section. $1.25 per 1000; if cut in and tipped 
 $1.75 per 1000. 
 
 Re-enforcing- Front and back, 1000 books, $7.00. 
 
 Flush Cloth Backs— Add for under 8 inches, $3.50 per 1000; 
 copies; leatlierette backs, $2.50. Over 7 inches to 12 inches; cloth, 
 $5.00 for 1000, and leatherette, $3.50. 
 
 Without Cover— Deduct the price in cover column, and 65c 
 less for gathering, inserting and trimming. 
 
 String Pamphlets— Punching one liole and stringing $2.20. 
 
COST SYSTE^vI PRICE LIST 
 
 COST FIGURES— Pamphlet Binding, Saddle Stitch 
 
 Folded forms of 7^x10^ inches or under, the cover figure in- 
 cluding" folding of cover. 
 
 Insert- Cover Wire 
 Forms of Pages Pages Folds Folding ing and Fold Stitch Trim Total 
 
 4 4 
 
 8 8 
 
 8-4.... 12 
 
 16 16 
 
 8,8 16 
 
 8,8,4, 20 
 
 16,4 20 
 
 8,8,8 24 
 
 16,8 24 
 
 8,8.8,4 28 
 
 16,8,4 28 
 
 32 32 
 
 8,8,8,8 32 
 
 16,8,8 32 
 
 16, 16 32 
 
 16,16,4 36 
 
 8,8,8,8,4 36 
 
 32.4 36 
 
 32, 8 40 
 
 8,8,8,8,8 40 
 
 16,16,8 40 
 
 16.8,8,8 40 
 
 16,16,16 48 
 
 8.8.8.8,8,8 48 
 
 8.8.8.8,8.8,8 56 
 
 16.16,16.8 56 
 
 16,16.16.16 64 
 
 8 forms of 8 64 
 
 Beyond 64 pages, the saddle stitch is not available, except 
 on thin paper. The notes under side-stitching tables are 
 applicable, except for re-enforcing and covering with glue. 
 
 The chaotic condition of bindery figures, makes one fear to 
 make a cost table that will satisfy any considerable number of 
 printers. We believe a critical examination of our bindery 
 tables, with the advancing prices, will average more nearly 
 correct than any yet presented. They are safe for cost figures. 
 
 1 
 
 .40 
 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .50 
 
 $2.90 
 
 2 
 
 .80 
 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .50 
 
 3.30 
 
 3 
 
 1.20 
 
 .70 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .55 
 
 4.45 
 
 3 
 
 1.20 
 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .55 
 
 4.75 
 
 4 
 
 1.60 
 
 .70 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .55 
 
 5.85 
 
 5 
 
 2.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .60 
 
 5.60 
 
 4 
 
 1.60 
 
 .70 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .60 
 
 4.90 
 
 6 
 
 2.40 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .70 
 
 6.10 
 
 5 
 
 2.00 
 
 .70 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .70 
 
 5.40 
 
 7 
 
 2.80 
 
 1.30 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .75 
 
 6.85 
 
 6 
 
 2.40 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .75 
 
 6.15 
 
 4 
 
 1.60 
 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .75 
 
 4.35 
 
 8 
 
 3.20 
 
 1.30 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .75 
 
 7.25 
 
 7 
 
 2. SO 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .75 
 
 6.55 
 
 6 
 
 2.40 
 
 .70 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 .75 
 
 5.85 
 
 7 
 
 2.80 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .85 
 
 6.75 
 
 9 
 
 3.60 
 
 1.60 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .85 
 
 8.15 
 
 5 
 
 2.00 
 
 .70 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .85 
 
 5.65 
 
 6 
 
 2.40 
 
 .70 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .90 
 
 6.10 
 
 10 
 
 4.00 
 
 1.60 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .90 
 
 8.60 
 
 8 
 
 3.20 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .90 
 
 7.20 
 
 9 
 
 3.60 
 
 1.60 
 
 J. 05 
 
 1.05 
 
 .90 
 
 8.20 
 
 9 
 
 3.60 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.10 
 
 1.10 
 
 1.00 
 
 7.80 
 
 12 
 
 4.80 
 
 1.90 
 
 1.10 
 
 1.10 
 
 l.CO 
 
 8.90 
 
 14 
 
 5.60 
 
 2.20 
 
 1.15 
 
 1.15 
 
 1.10 
 
 11.20 
 
 11 
 
 4.40 
 
 1.30 
 
 1.15 
 
 1.15 
 
 1.10 
 
 9.10 
 
 12 
 
 4.80 
 
 1.30 
 
 1.20 
 
 120 
 
 1.20 
 
 9.70 
 
 16 
 
 6.40 
 
 2.50 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.29 
 
 12.50 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 33 
 
 Miscellaneous Bindery Figures 
 Selling Figures to Customers 
 
 AddressinfS Wrappers or Envelopes from printed mail list, per 
 
 1000. $1.00. From addressog-raph. plates, 60c per 1000. 
 
 Wrapping for mail, per 1000, $1.25. 
 
 Eyeletting, first 100 50 
 
 Additional 100s 40 
 
 Inserting in envelopes. No. 10 and under per 100 $ .15 
 
 Numbering, single 500 40 
 
 Additional 100s 05 
 
 Double numbers, 500 75 
 
 Additional 100s 10 
 
 Triplicate numbers. 500 1.20 
 
 Additional 100s 15 
 
 Perforating— First cut per 100 sheets '. 20 
 
 Additional for each time through, 100 sheets 05 
 
 Paging, per 100 05 
 
 Punching of loose leaf, one round hole, 500 sheets or less. .60 
 
 Additional 100s 06 
 
 Two holes, 500 leaves 70 
 
 " " additional 100s 06 
 
 For order blanks, two holes, 1000 30 
 
 Additional 1000'. 20 
 
 One slotted hole, 500 or less ,60 
 
 Additional 100 sheets 06 
 
 Two slotted holes, 500 or less 75 
 
 Additional 100 sheets 10 
 
 Round Cornering, pamphlets, 2 corners up to 100 pages, 
 
 first 100 20 
 
 Additional 100 books 05 
 
 Cards, four corners, first 100 20 
 
 Additional 100s 05 
 
 Tableting, 5YqxSVz and under, each 02 
 
 SV^xll " " " 03 
 
 11x14 " " " 04 
 
 12x18 " " " 05 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BINDERY COST WORK. 
 
 There is not enough cost information in connection with the 
 output of independent binderies to g-ive other than approximate 
 figures. The figures here given, most of them, were used in the 
 1912 price list, and were supposed to carry a profit. After two 
 years of trial, we believe they are available for cost figures,' and 
 are recommended to printers as fairly reliable for estimating 
 purposes. 
 
 Ruling for Blanks and Blank Books 
 
 Demy or smaller— Sheets of Paper— Times Through 
 
 Under 20 down Added 
 
 pens. 100 250 500 1000 100 
 
 One run S0.90 1.00 1.10 1.40 0.05 
 
 Two runs 1.50 1.70 2.00 2.50 .08 
 
 Three runs 2-00 2.25 2.75 3.25 .12 
 
 Four runs 250 2-80 3.30 4.00 .15 
 
 Double Cap or smaller— 
 Under 40 down 
 pens. 
 
 One run 1.00 1.25 1.60 2.00 .06 
 
 Two runs l.SO 2.10 2.50 3.10 .12 
 
 Three runs 2.50 2.85 3.50 4.25 .15 
 
 Four runs 2.75 3.50 4.10 5.00 .18 
 
 Double Demy or smaller — 
 Under 60 down 
 pens. 
 
 One run 1.50 2.00 2-75 3.25 .10 
 
 Two runs 2.25 2.75 3.50 4.25 .20 
 
 Three runs 3.00 3.50 4.25 5.25 .25 
 
 Four runs 3.75 4-25 5.00 6.25 .30 
 
 Double Medium or smaller — 
 Under SO down 
 pens. 
 
 One run 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.75 ,10 
 
 Two runs 3.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 .20 
 
 Three runs 4.00 4-50 5.00 6-25 .25 
 
 Four runs 5.00 5.50 6.00 7-50 .30 
 
 The charges for ruling should be governed by the number of 
 down pens, and not by the size of paper designated. 
 
 Fancy Border Ruling on Printed Blank Books, for 100 pages, 
 Sl.25; added 100 pages, 20 cents. 
 
 Time ruling. $1.20 an hour. 
 
 Printers will do well to consider that these cost prices are 
 just reasonable for good work. The ruling machine is a regular 
 equipment for the binderj', and printers without binderies should 
 not cut these figures. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 35 
 
 Cost Printing of Book Headings 
 
 Not exceeding three lines of type. 
 
 > Pa^es or Impressions- 
 
 Added 
 Double Medium 300 400 500 600 100s 
 
 Composition $4.00 $4.00 S4.00 S4.00 
 
 Presswork 3.25 3.35 3.45 3.55 .10 
 
 Total 
 
 Double Demy ( 
 
 Composition . . . 
 
 $7.25 
 
 or Super R< 
 
 $4,00 
 
 $7.35 
 
 >yal. 
 
 $4.00 
 2.50 
 
 $7.45 
 
 $4.00 
 2.60 
 
 $7.55 
 
 $4.00 
 2.70 
 
 $0.10 
 
 Press worlv 
 
 2.40 
 
 .10 
 
 Total 86.40 
 
 Double Cap or Royal. 
 
 Composition $3.00 
 
 Pressworlc 2.40 
 
 $6.50 
 
 $3.00 
 2.50 
 
 $6.60 
 
 $3.00 
 2.60 
 
 $3.70 
 
 $3.00 
 2.70 
 
 .10 
 
 **".i6 
 
 Total 
 
 Medium. 
 
 Composition... 
 Press worlv 
 
 $5.40 
 
 $2.00 
 
 2.00 
 
 $5.50 
 
 $2.00 
 2.10 
 
 $5.60 
 
 $2.00 
 2.20 
 
 $5.70 
 
 $2.00 
 2.30 
 
 .10 
 
 '"".io 
 
 Total 
 
 Demy. 
 
 Composition... 
 Presswork 
 
 $4.00 
 
 $1.75 
 
 2.00 
 
 $4.10 
 
 $1.75 
 2.10 
 
 $4.20 
 
 $1.75 
 2.20 
 
 $4.30 
 
 $1.75 
 2.30 
 
 .10 
 
 .io 
 
 
 
 
 Total 
 
 Cap. 
 
 Composition. . . 
 
 $3.75 
 
 $1.50 
 
 $3.85 
 
 $1.50 
 2.10 
 
 $3.95 
 
 $1..50 
 2,20 
 
 $4.05 
 
 $1.50 
 2.30 
 
 .10 
 
 Pressworlv 
 
 2.00 
 
 .10 
 
 Total $3.50 $3.60 $3.70 $3.80 .10 
 
 Estimated Cost of Binding E. and B, Blank Books 
 
 Without ruling, printing- or paper 
 
 Cap 300 pagres $ 4.20 
 
 Additional 100 pages 30 
 
 Demy 300 pages 5.15 
 
 Additional 100 pages 35 
 
 Medium 300 pages 6.10 
 
 Addition al 100 pages 40 
 
 Double Cap 300 pages 7.00 
 
 Additional 100 pages 45 
 
 Double Demy 300 pages 8.25 
 
 Additional 100 pages 50 
 
 Double Medium 300 pages 10.00 
 
 Additional 100 pages 55 
 
 Three quarter binding will reduce the cost per 100 pages on 
 Cap, 30c; on Demy, 40c; on Medium. 50c; on Double Cap, 50c; on 
 Double Demy, 60c; on Double Medium, 70c. 
 
 Half binding will reduce the cost per 100 pages on cap, 50c; 
 on Demy, 70c; on Medium 90c; on Double Cap, $1.00; on Double 
 Demy. $1.20; on Double Medium, $1.40. 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BLANK BOOKS-RECORDS, JOURNALS, ETC. 
 Printed Headings, E. and B. Binding 
 
 300 Pages. Cap Demy Medium 
 
 IS lb. 28 1b. 361b. 
 
 90sheetsof paper at 30c $.97 $1.51 $2.19 
 
 Handling" cost .15 .20 .25 
 
 Ruling estimated 1.50 1.75 2.00 
 
 Composition and press work 3.50 3.75 4.00 
 
 Leather and other stock 1.00 1.50 2.00 
 
 Folding, gathering and sewing 1.20 1.40 1.60 
 
 Forwarding and finishing 2.00 2.25 2.50 
 
 Cost figures for 300 pages $10.32 12.36 14.54 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.06 2.47 2.91 
 
 Selling price of 300 pai{es §12.38 14.83 17.45 
 
 Added 100 pages 1.60 1.70 2.40 
 
 Added Books in Same Order 
 
 Paper, ruling and presswork $1 .40 $2.05 $2.90 
 
 Folding, gathering and sewing 1.10 1.20 1.40 
 
 Leather and other stock .90 1.30 1.80 
 
 Forwarding and finishing 1.50 1.75 2.00 
 
 Cost of added books $4.90 7.35 8.10 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 98 1.47 1.62 
 
 Sellinii added books $5.88 7.82 9.72 
 
 Extras— To add to selling price of blank books 
 
 Index in front, cut with gothic flush tabs, paper and rul- 
 ing. Cap, $1.50; Demj% SI. 60; Medium and Double Cap, $1.70; 
 Double Demy, $1.80; Double Medium, $2.00. 
 
 Index, through with extension metal or leather tabs Paper 
 and ruling. Cap, $1.50; Demy, $1.60; Medium and Double Cap, 
 $1.70; Double Demy, S1.80; Double Medium, $2.00. 
 
 Canvas covers. Cap, $1.50; Demy, $1.75; Medium, $2.; Double 
 Cap, $2.25 ; Double Demy, $2.50 ; Double [Medium, $3,00. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 Blank Books— Records, Journals, Ledgers, Etc. 
 
 Printed heading-s, full bound ends and bands 
 
 Double Double Double 
 300 pages Cap Demy Medium 
 
 361b. 561b. 72 1b. 
 
 90 sheets of paper $1.94 3.00 4.38 
 
 Handling cost 19 .30 .44 
 
 Ruling- estimated 3.00 4.00 5.00 
 
 Composition and presswork 5.40 6.40 7.2.3 
 
 Leather and other stock 2.00 3.00 4.00 
 
 Folding-, g-athering- and sowing 1.50 1.75 2.00 
 
 Forwarding and finishing- 3.50 3.50 4.00 
 
 Cost of 300 pages S17.53 21.^5 27.07 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.51 4.39 5.41 
 
 Selling price of 300 paiies $21.04 26.34 32.48 
 
 Adaed 100 pages 1.70 2.35 3.10 
 
 Omitting the Printing 
 
 Selling price of 300 pages S14.65 
 
 Added 100 pages 1.60 
 
 Three-quarter binding will reduce the 
 
 price per 100 pages 30 
 
 Half-binding smooth back will reduce 
 
 the price per 100 pages- 50 
 
 Extras— To add to selling price of blank books 
 
 Index in front, cut with gothic flush tabs, paper and rul- 
 ing. Cap. $1.50: Demy, $1.60; Medium and Double Cap, 11-70; 
 Double Demy, $1.80; Double Medium, $2.00. 
 
 Index through with extension metal or leather tabs. Paper 
 and ruling, Can, Si. 50; Demy $1.60; Medium and Double Cap, 
 Si. TO; Double Demy, $1.80; Double Medium, $2.00. 
 
 Canvas covers. Cap, Si. 50; Demy, $1.75; Medium, $2.: Double 
 Cap. S2.25; Double Demy. 82.50; Double Medium. $3.00. 
 
 The foregoing figures are far in excess of any other price 
 list issued, and the main dilierence is in the cost of composi- 
 tion and presswork, the only items of profit to the printer. 
 The quotation of $2.00 for the composition and presswork on a 
 600 page Medium or Double Cap. has no excuse for appearance 
 in any price list. 
 
 18.65 
 
 22.80 
 
 2.20 
 
 2.90 
 
 .40 
 
 .50 
 
 .70 
 
 .90 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 JOB COST BINDING 
 
 Without numbering and one perforation. 
 
 Quarter Cap or up <o 4x12 Check. Duck. Ht.Bdi^. 
 
 Single books of 100 or less leaves $0.15 $(3.40 $0-75 
 
 Additional books in same order 10 .30 ,65 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 10 .25 .60 
 
 Sing-le books of 200 leaves, or over 100.... .20 .45 .80 
 
 Added books in same order 12 .35 .70 
 
 Books of 50 leaves, orders over 20 08 .20 .50 
 
 Quarter Folio or up to S^^xl 7 
 
 Singlebooksof 100 or less leaves 25 .50 .90 
 
 Additional books in same order 20 .40 .80 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 15 .15 .75 
 
 Sing-le books of 2aUeaves, or over 100 30 .60 1.00 
 
 Additional books in same order 25 .50 .90 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 20 .40 .80 
 
 Half Sheet Cap, or up to 5Hx22 
 
 Single books of 100 or less leaves 30 .60 1.10 
 
 Additional books in same order 25 .50 .90 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 20 .40 .40 
 
 Single books of 200 leaves, or over 100 35 .65 1.10 
 
 Additional books in same order 30 55. 1.00 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 25 .40 .90 
 
 Half Sheet, Folio, Demy, or 
 Medium, either way 
 
 Single books of 100 or less leaves 40 .70 1.10 
 
 Additional books in same order 30 .60 1.00 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 25 .45 .75 
 
 Single books of 200 leaves, or over 100 45 .75 1.15 
 
 Additional books in same order 35 .65 1.05 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 30 .50 .50 
 
 Full Sbeet Gap 
 
 Single books of 100 or less leaves 45 .75 1.15 
 
 Additional books in same order 35 .65 1-05 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 30 .50 .80 
 
 Single books of 200 leaves, or over 100 40 .80 1.20 
 
 Additional books in same order 40 .70 1.10 
 
 Twenty books or over, per book 35 .55 .85 
 
 These figures are for small quantities. For instance, if a 
 
 form is printed with five on, say for 100 books, 100 single sheets, 
 the figures may be 50 per cent lower. Bindery prices are 
 
 generally too low, and for this reason there should be but light 
 discounts from the above figures. 
 
 Numbering— 500 single numbers 40c ; added 100s. 5c ; 500 double 
 
 numbers 60c; 1,000 double numbers, 90c; over 1,000, 80c per M 
 
 duplicate; 500 triplicate numbers, $1.00; 1,000, $1.30; over 1,000, 
 $1.20 per M triplicates. 
 
 PerforaUng— 500 perforations, 40c; 1,000, 50c. 
 
FOR EMPI^OYING PRINTERS 
 
 A COMPARATIVE TYPE SCALE. 
 Using Pica measure, the number of ems in a line for each 
 other size of type, will be found following the pica ems. 
 
 11 
 Pica. pt. 
 
 10>^...ll 
 
 11 12 
 
 11K...13 
 
 12 13 
 
 12K...14 
 
 13 14 
 
 13K...15 
 
 14 15 
 
 143^.. .16 
 
 15 16 
 
 15K...17 
 
 16 17 
 
 16^.. .18 
 
 17 19 
 
 17K...19 
 
 18 20 
 
 18K...20 
 
 19 21 
 
 193^.. .21 
 
 20 22 
 
 20K...22 
 
 2X 23 
 
 21K...23 
 
 22 24 
 
 22K...25 
 
 23 25 
 
 23>^...26 
 
 24 26 
 
 24K...27 
 
 25 27 
 
 25K...28 
 
 26 28 
 
 26K...29 
 
 27 29 
 
 27K...30 
 
 28 31 
 
 28M...31 
 
 29 32 
 
 29K...32 
 30 33 
 
 10 9 
 
 pc. pt. 
 
 13 14 
 
 13 15 
 
 14 15 
 
 14 16 
 
 15 17 
 
 16 17 
 
 16 18 
 
 17 19 
 
 17 19 
 
 18 20 
 
 19 21 
 
 19 21 
 
 20 22 
 
 20 23 
 
 21 23 
 
 22 24 
 
 22 25 
 
 23 25 
 
 23 26 
 
 24 27 
 
 25 27 
 
 25 28 
 
 26 29 
 
 26 29 
 
 27 30 
 
 28 31 
 
 28 31 
 
 29 32 
 
 29 33 
 
 30 33 
 
 31 34 
 
 31 35 
 
 32 35 
 
 32 36 
 
 33 37 
 
 34 37 
 
 34 38 
 
 35 39 
 
 35 39 
 
 36 40 
 
 8 
 
 7 
 
 6 
 
 pt. 
 
 pt. 
 
 pt. 
 
 16 
 
 18 
 
 21 
 
 17 
 
 19 
 
 22 
 
 17 
 
 20 
 
 23 
 
 18 
 
 21 
 
 24 
 
 19 
 
 21 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 22 
 
 26 
 
 20 
 
 23 
 
 27 
 
 21 
 
 24 
 
 28 
 
 22 
 
 25 
 
 29 
 
 23 
 
 26 
 
 30 
 
 23 
 
 27 
 
 31 
 
 24 
 
 27 
 
 32 
 
 25 
 
 28 
 
 33 
 
 26 
 
 29 
 
 34 
 
 26 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 27 
 
 31 
 
 36 
 
 28 
 
 32 
 
 37 
 
 29 
 
 23 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 33 
 
 39 
 
 30 
 
 34 
 
 40 
 
 31 
 
 35 
 
 41 
 
 32 
 
 36 
 
 42 
 
 32 
 
 37 
 
 43 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 34 
 
 39 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 39 
 
 46 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 47 
 
 36 
 
 41 
 
 48 
 
 37 
 
 42 
 
 49 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 50 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 51 
 
 39 
 
 45 
 
 52 
 
 40 
 
 45 
 
 53 
 
 41 
 
 46 
 
 54 
 
 41 
 
 47 
 
 55 
 
 42 
 
 48 
 
 56 
 
 43 
 
 49 
 
 57 
 
 44 
 
 50 
 
 58 
 
 44 
 
 51 
 
 59 
 
 45 
 
 51 
 
 60 
 
 II 
 
 Pica. pt. 
 
 30>i...33 
 
 31 34 
 
 31K...34 
 
 32 35 
 
 32K...35 
 
 33 36 
 
 33K...37 
 
 34 37 
 
 34K...38 
 
 35 38 
 
 35K...39 
 
 36 39 
 
 36>f...40 
 
 37 40 
 
 37K...41 
 
 38 41 
 
 38K...42 
 
 39 43 
 
 39K...43 
 
 40 44 
 
 40>^...44 
 
 41 45 
 
 41K...45 
 
 42 46 
 
 42K...46 
 
 43 47 
 
 43K...47 
 
 44 48 
 
 44K...49 
 
 45 49 
 
 45M...50 
 
 46 50 
 
 46>^...51 
 
 47 51 
 
 47X...52 
 
 48 52 
 
 48K...53 
 
 49 53 
 
 493^... 54 
 50 55 
 
 7 
 pt. 
 
 37 41 
 
 38 42 
 
 38 43 
 
 39 43 
 
 40 44 
 
 40 45 
 
 41 45 
 
 41 46 
 
 42 47 
 
 43 47 
 
 43 48 
 
 44 49 
 
 44 49 
 
 45 50 
 
 46 51 
 
 46 51 
 
 47 52 
 
 47 53 
 
 48 53 
 
 49 54 
 
 49 55 
 
 50 55 
 
 50 56 
 
 51 57 
 
 52 57 
 
 52 58 
 
 53 59 
 
 53 59 
 
 54 60 
 
 55 61 
 
 55 61 
 
 56 62 
 
 56 63 
 
 57 63 
 
 58 64 
 
 58 65 
 
 59 65 
 59 66 
 
 pt. 
 
 46 52 61 
 
 47 53 62 
 47 54 63 
 
 55 64 
 65 
 66 
 
 50 57 67 
 
 51 58 68 
 
 52 59 69 
 
 53 60 
 53 61 
 
 48 
 
 49 56 
 
 50 57 
 
 70 
 71 
 
 54 
 
 55 63 
 
 56 63 
 
 62 72 
 73 
 
 74 
 
 75 
 76 
 77 
 
 78 
 79 
 80 
 81 
 82 
 83 
 84 
 73 85 
 
 56 64 
 
 57 65 
 
 58 66 
 
 59 67 
 
 59 68 
 
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 62 71 
 
 63 72 
 64 
 65 74 
 
 65 75 
 
 66 75 88 
 
 67 76 89 
 
 68 77 90 
 
 68 78 91 
 
 69 79 92 
 
 70 80 93 
 
 71 81 
 
 87 
 
 71 
 
 72 82 
 
 73 83 
 
 94 
 
 81 95 
 
 82 96 
 
 97 
 98 
 99 
 75 86 100 
 
 74 84 
 74 85 
 
 Fractions less than one-half an em are omitted while those 
 of one-half or over are counted a full em. 
 
40 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Printing on One Side — Paper 1 7x28 
 
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 1 390 Square Inches g 
 
 g I 
 
 I This diagram provides for hand set full length lines, g 
 
 g and may be separated, part of the space to g-o nearer the g 
 
 I middle. | 
 
 D These panels may be in two or three columns, the | 
 
 g second measure 7 inches, and if set on machine will g 
 
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 c If the lower diagram can be used the measure will g 
 
 □ be 3M inches, and a good width for V2 point display. g 
 
 § The 12 point type surface of this form is 14,000 ems, | 
 
 r and allowing for large display type should not be rated g 
 
 g at less than $15.00 for hand composition. If one half of g 
 
 § the space can be machine set the cost would be $5.40, and § 
 
 g hand set for the balance, the entire cost of composition i 
 
 § would be about $12,00. g 
 
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 $ 1.18 
 
 $ .59 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .02 
 
 13.70 
 
 10.60 
 
 • ••• 
 
 3.00 
 
 3.00 
 
 , ,,, 
 
 2.55 
 
 2.55 
 
 .14 
 
 S20.63 
 
 17.53 
 
 .75 
 
 4.13 
 
 3.41 
 
 .15 
 
 0.94 
 
 .90 
 
 23.64 
 
 .90 
 
 28.14 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 Double Gap Whole Sheet, Printing One Side 
 
 Paper size 17x28 inches, type form 15x26: 390 square inches, 
 printing- one side only. Paper 28 lb. at lOc, $2.80 per ream; 50c 
 per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate . 200 Copies Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Machine composition, 390 sq. in . . 
 
 Makeup and locltup 
 
 Pressworlc 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 rSellin^ price of 200 copies $24.02 
 
 •• -500 *• 26.72 
 
 •• " 1000 " 31.22 
 
 Added 100 copies .90 
 
 If in two colors add for the first 200 $7.00, and for the added 
 100s, 30 cents. 
 
 Don't imagine for one minute that the makeup is too high, 
 because tliere are liable to be a number of lines hand set. 
 
 Handbill or Poster—on Double Cap, with two halftones, 
 type form 15x22 inclies, madeup machine border, 330 sq. inches, 
 12.000 ems 12 pt., in two colors red and black, on enamel paper, 
 lb. at 8c, $2.40 per ream, costing 48c, per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate 200 Copies Added 
 
 10-Pt. 100 
 
 220sheets , $1.05 $.53 
 
 Handling and catting .20 .04 
 
 Coaip. actual hand time 123^ hours 16.00 .... 
 
 Makeup and lockup ■. 2.50 ..-. 
 
 Presswork in two colors 7-00 .30 
 
 Red ink : 1.50 .05 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $28.26 .03 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 5.65 .18 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $33.91 I.IO 
 
 "500 " ; 37.21 1.10 
 
 " "1000 " 42.71 1.10 
 
 AddedlOOs I.IO l.lO 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Four Pa^e Form of Double Cap 
 
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FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 43 
 
 Double Cap Whole Sheet— Four Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper size 17x28 inches; paper page 14x17, type page 12x15: 
 one page 180 sa. in.: 4 pages 720 sq. in. : using double size paper 
 for form. Paper 28 lb. at 10c. 56c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 ^lachine comp. 720 sq. in. . . 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Folding 1 fold 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. 
 
 $ 1.18 
 
 $ 1.18 
 
 S .59 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .oa 
 
 25.20 
 
 19.40 
 
 
 4.00 
 
 4.00 
 
 
 3.45 
 
 3.45 
 
 .17 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .10 
 
 34.23 
 
 28.43 
 
 .88 
 
 6.85 
 
 5.64 
 
 .17 
 
 Sellinil price of 200 copies $41.08 34.12 1.05 
 
 " " 500 " 44.23 37.27 1-05 
 
 " "1000 " 49.48 4252 1.05 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.05 1.05 1.05 
 
 Hand Composition * 
 
 Paper, presswork and stitching 5.03 5.03 .88 
 
 Hand composition 100.80 59.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup : 6.00 6.00 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 111.83 70.03 .88 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 22.32 14.00 .17 
 
 84.03 
 
 1.05 
 
 87.18 
 
 1.05 
 
 92.43 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 Seilinii price of 200 copies $134.20 
 
 " " 500 " 137.35 
 
 " 1000 " 142.60 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.05 
 
 The above estimate for presswork is to use paper 28x34, an 
 unusual size outside of large cities; and if printed in two forms 
 would increase the selling price of presswork $2.00 for the first 
 200 copies, and for added 100s 20 cents. 
 
 The diflference between hand and machine composition is 
 so great that figuring for hand work is out of the question on 
 straight composition. 
 
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FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 45 
 
 Double Cap Whole Sheet— Ei^ht Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper size 17x28 inches; paper page 8^x14, type page 63^x12 
 inches— one page 78 sa. in.— 8 pages 624 sa. in: using double size 
 paper for form. Paper 28 lb. at lOc— 56c for 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8- Ft. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c $1.18 $1.18 $.59 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Macliinecomp. 624sa. in 21.84 16.85 
 
 Makeup and lockup 4.00 4.00 
 
 Press work one form 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching .72 .72 .24 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $31.39 26.40 1.02 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.28 5.28 .20 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $37.67 31. 6d 1.22 
 
 " " " 500 " 41.33 35.34 1.22 
 
 " " 1000 " 47.43 41.44 1.22 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.22 1.22 1.22 
 
 Hand Composition 
 
 Paper, presswork and stitcliing.... $5.55 $5.55 1.02 
 
 Hand composition 87.36 51.17 .... 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $98.91 62.72 1.02 
 
 Adding 20 per cent.... 19.78 12.54 .20 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies... $118.69 75.26 1.22 
 
 " "500 " 122.35 78.92 1.22 
 
 " " 1000 " 128.45 85.02 1,22 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.22 1.22 1.22 
 
 The above estimate for presswork is to use paper 28x34, an 
 unusual size outside of large cities; and if printed in two forms 
 would increase the selling price of presswork $2.00 for the first 
 200 copies, and for added 100s 20 cents. 
 
 The difference between hand and machine composition is 
 so great that figuring for hand work is out of the question on 
 straight composition. 
 
46 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Twelve Page Form Without Cutting 
 
 Paper for this form, double size, 28x34 
 Paper page, 7x11^ inches 
 
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 One page 45 square inches 
 
 Twelve pages 540 square inches 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 47 
 
 Double Cap— Full Sheet— 12 Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper size 17x28 ; paper page 7x11^— type page 5x9 inches, 45 
 sa. inches, 540 sa. inches for 12 pages. Paper 28 lb. at 10c. Per 
 •ream $2.80; per 100 sheets 56c. 
 
 Cost Estimate f 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c $1.18 S 1.18 $.59 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .20 .02 
 
 Machinecomp. 540sa. in 18.90 14.60 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Presswork 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching 85 .85 .35 
 
 Cost of 200 copies S30.58 26.28 1.13 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.12 5.26 .23 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $36.70 31.54 1.36 
 
 " "500 " 40.78 35.62 1.36 
 
 " .. 1000 " 47.58 42.42 1.36 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.36 1.36 1.36 
 
 Hand Composition 
 
 Paper, presswork and stitching.... $5.68 5.68 1.13 
 
 Hand composition 75-60 44.30 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $87.28 55.98 1.13 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 17.46 11.20 .23 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $104.74 67.18 1.36 
 
 " "500 " 108.82 71.26 1.36 
 
 " "1000 " 115.62 78.06 1.36 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.36 1.36 1.36 
 
 Cover Forms ^oi. Included 
 
 The above estimate for presswork is to use paper 24x38, an 
 unusual size outside of large cities ; and if printed in two forms 
 would increase the selling price of presswork $2.00 for the first 
 200 copies, and for added 100s 20 cents. 
 
 The difference between hand and machine composition is 
 so great that figuring for hand work is out of the question on 
 straight composition. 
 
48 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Double Cap — Sixteen Paj^e Form 
 
 Paper pa^e 7x8% inches. 
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I FOR EMPLOY ING PRINTERS 49 
 
 Double Cap— Full Sheet— 16 Pa^e Form 
 
 Eight pages on each side— paper page 7x8^ inches, type 
 page 5x7 inches— one page 35 sq. inches— 16 pages 560 sq. inches 
 Using double size paper for form. Paper 28 lb. at lOc. 56c for 
 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c S 1.18 $1.18 S.59 
 
 H andling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 560 sa. in 19.60 15.22 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching .75 .75 .25 
 
 Cost of 200 copies S31.18 26.80 1-03 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.24 5.36 .21 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $37.42 32. 16 1 .24 
 
 " "500 " 41.24 35.88 1.24 
 
 " " 1000 " 47.44 42.08 1.24 
 
 Added 1000 copies 12.40 12.40 1.24 
 
 The composition figures are for ordinary form of book or 
 pamphlet, work, and without cover. 
 
 Table work will add to either set of composition figures one 
 half more or double price. 
 
 Hand Composition 
 
 Add to any number of copies $70.56 36.80 
 
 An Extra Color Form 
 
 Makeup and lockup % 4.00 $ 4.00 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 4.75 4.75 .20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 8.75 8.75 .20 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.75 1.75 .04 
 
 Adding for first 100 copies 10.50 10.50 
 
 Price for added 100s .24 .24 -24 
 
 The presswork is based on using a double size paper. If 
 printed in two forms the presswork will add $2.00 to the first 
 200 and 23 cents for each added 100. 
 
50 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
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FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 51 
 
 Double Cap— Full Sheet— 24 Pa^e Form 
 
 Twelve pages on each side— paper page 4Hx93^ inches— type 
 2VfiX"H inches— one page 18 sq. inches— 24 pages 432 sa. inches. 
 Using double size paper. Paper 28 lb. at 10c. 56c for 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets 17x28, at 56c $ 1.18 1.18 .59 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 432 sq. in. . . 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching 1.05 1.05 .35 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $28.40 24.54 1.13 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 5.68 4.90 .23 
 
 \ 1.18 
 
 1.18 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 15.52 
 
 11.66 
 
 7.00 
 
 7.00 
 
 3.45 
 
 3.45 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 29.44 
 
 1.36 
 
 33.52 
 
 1..36 
 
 40.32 
 
 1.36 
 
 Selllnii price of 200 copies $34.08 
 
 " "500 " 38.16 
 
 " " 1000 " 44.96 
 
 The makeup and lockup charge provides for hand set title 
 or display lines. 
 
 All hand composition will add to 
 
 the above figures $53.95 28.51 
 
 If cover to be added 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper and handling for 100 
 
 Comp. one page and lockup.. . 
 
 Presswork 100 copies 
 
 Folding and stitching 
 
 Cost of 100 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. 
 
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 .13 
 
 .13 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.50 
 
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 Selling price first 100 copies $2.64 2.64 .33 
 
 Added 100 copies .33 .33 .33 
 
 The above estimate for presswork is, to use paper 28x34, an 
 unusual size outside of large cities : and if printed in two forms 
 would increase the selling price of presswork S2.00 for the first 
 200 copies, and added 100s 20 cents. 
 
 The difference between hand and machine composition is 
 so great that figuring for hand work is out of the question on 
 straight composition. 
 
COST SYSTE:\r PRICE LIST 
 
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FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 53 
 
 Double Cap— Full Sheet— 32 Pa^es 
 
 16 pages on each side, paper pages 4Mx7 inches— type page 
 2^x5^, 14 SQ. inches— total 448 sq. inches. Using double size 
 paper for form. Paper 28 lb. at 10 cents, 56 cents per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate / 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c $1.18 $1.18 $.59; 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 448 sa. in 15.68 12.10 
 
 Makeup and lockup 7.80 7.80 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching 1 .05 1.05 .35 
 
 Cost of 200 copies S29.36 25.78 1.03 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 5.87 5.16 .21 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $35.23 30.94 1.24 
 
 " '• 600 " 38.95 34.66 1.24 
 
 " "1000 " 45.15 40.86 1.24 
 
 Added 1000s 12.40 12.40 1.24: 
 
 The makeup and lockup charge provides for hand set title 
 or display lines. 
 All hand composition will add to 
 
 the above figures $57.16 $31.17 
 
 If cover to be added 
 
 Paper and handling for 100 $.10 $.10 $.10 
 
 Comp. one page and lockup 1.50 1.50 
 
 Presswork 100 copies .50 .50 .08 
 
 Folding and stitching .07 .07 .07 
 
 Cost of 100 copies $2.17 2.17 .25 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .43 .43 .05 
 
 Selling price first 100 copies $2.60 2.60 .30 
 
 Added 100 copies 30 .30 .30 
 
COST SYSTE:\r PRICE LIST 
 
 Four Paiie Form of H«lf-Sheet Double Cap 
 
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FOR EINIPLOYING PRINTERS 55 
 
 Half Sheet of Double Cap 
 
 Printingr on one side only. Paper size 14x17, or 8Hx28 inches. 
 —Type form 7x26 or 12x15 inches, a totalof 180 square inches. 
 Paper 24 lb. at 10c, 48c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , ^00 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 105 sheets of paper at 48c S .50 $.50 S.25 
 
 Handlingr and cutting 20 .20 .02 
 
 M achine comp. 180 sq. inches 6.30 4.90 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.95 1.95 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $11.50 10.10 .41 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.30 2.02 .08 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies.. $13.80 12.12 .49 
 
 " "500 " 15.31 13.59 .49 
 
 " "1000 " 17,76 16.04 .49 
 
 Added 1000 copies 4.90 4.90 .49 
 
 Add for all hand composition to 
 
 anyorder 22.68 12.08 
 
 With the machine composition above and a number of 
 handset lines, the price of the first 200 might be increased $2.00. 
 The hand composition supposes the work to be solid eight or ten 
 point. If the job was large display, the composition time would 
 be about eight hours, a cost of $10.40. 
 
 Additional Color Form 
 
 To be added to above figures in giving prices. 
 
 Cost Estimate t ^^^ Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 . 
 
 Makeup and lockup $3.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork for 200 copies 3.55 3.55 .17 
 
 Cost figures for 200 copies $6.55 6.55 .17 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.31 1.31 .03 
 
 Sellinf{ price of 200 copies $7.86 7.86 .20 
 
 Added 1000 copies 2.00 2.00 .20 
 
56 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Half-sheet of Double Cap — Four Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper size 14x17— Papei page 834x14— Type page 7x12—84 sa. 
 Inches each page— 336 sq. inches four pages. Paper 28 lb. at 10c. 
 56 cents for 100 sheets of d. c. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. TOO 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 56c $ .59 6.59 $.29 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine comp.. 336 sy. inches 11.76 9-07 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.60 2.60 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Folding .20 .20 .05 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $17.90 15.21 .50 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.58 3.04 .10 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $21.48 18.25 .60 
 
 " "500 " 23.28 20.05 .60 
 
 " " 1000 " 26.28 23.05 .60 
 
 If one, two or three page less than 
 4 pages, reduce for each page 
 less $3.44 2.50 
 
 Additional forms of eight pages 
 will double the prices. 
 
 Hand Composition 
 
 Composition 336 sq. inches $47.04 27.65 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Paper, presswork and folding 3.54 3,54 .50 
 
 Cost price of 200 copies S56.58 37.19 .50 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 11.32 7.44 .Iq 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $67.90 
 
 " ^'500 " 69.70 
 
 " " 1000 " 72.70 
 
 Added 1000s 6.00 
 
 44.63 
 
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 46.43 
 
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 49.43 
 
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FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 57 
 
 Half-Sheet of Double Cap— Ei^ht Pa^e Form 
 
 Form size 17x28— paper page 7x8^— type page 5x7, 35 sq. in. 
 for one page, 280 sq. in. for eight pages. Paper 28 lb. at 10 cents. 
 56 cents for 100 sheets of double cap. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 56 cents. . . 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Machine comp. 280 sa. in 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 
 
 Folding and stitching 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $20.27 17. 6^ 
 
 " " 500 " ........ 22.82 20.18 
 
 " " 1000 " 27.04 24.43 
 
 Added 1000s 8.50 8.50 
 
 Added 
 100 
 
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 14.69 
 
 .71 
 
 3.38 
 
 2.94 
 
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COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Half-Sheet of Double Cap — Sixteen Pa^e Form 
 
 Form size 17x28— paper page 4Mx7 type page 3x5?£— 17 sq. in. 
 for one page— 272 sq. In. for 16 pages. Paper 28 lb. at 10c— 56c for 
 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 56c $.59 $.56 $.29 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 272 sq. in 9.52 7.34 
 
 Makeup and lockup 3.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Folding and stitching .75 .75 .26 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $16.61 14.43 .71 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.32 2.89 .14 
 
 Sellfnii price of 200 copies $19.93 17.32 .85 
 
 " "500 " 22.48 19.87 .85 
 
 " " 1000 " 26.73 24.12 .85 
 
 AddedlOOOs 8.50 8.50 .85 
 
 If cover to be added 
 
 Paper for 100 $ .14 $ .14 
 
 H andling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Composition and lockup 2.00 2.00 
 
 Presswork 100 copies .50 .50 
 
 Folding and inserting .07 .07 
 
 Cost of 100 copies $2.91 2.91 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .58 .58 
 
 Sellinii price of 100 covers $3.49 3.49 
 
 " " 200 " 3.86 3.86 
 
 •* " 500 " 4.97 4.97 
 
 " " 1000 " 6.82 6.82 
 
 AddedlOOOs 3.70 3.70 
 
 One Third Hand and Two Thirds Machine 
 Composition 
 
 Add to the selling price $11.60 6-12 
 
 The difference between hand and machine composition is 
 so great that figuring for hand work is out of the question on 
 straight composition. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 59 
 
 Threes of Double Cap 
 
 Size 53^x28, or 93^x17 in— Type form 4x26 in., or 7x15, 104 
 sa. inches. Paper 24 lb. at 10c. , 48c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate t 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 70 full sheets for 200 copies S .34 $ .34 $.17 
 
 Handling and cuttinfiT .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 104 SQ 3.62 2.80 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.95 1.95 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .12 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $8.66 7.84 .31 
 
 Adding 200 per cent 1.73 1.57 .06 
 
 Sellinfi price of 200 copies $10.29 9.41 .37 
 
 " "500 " 11.50 10.52 .37 
 
 " " 1000 " 17.05 16.07 .37 
 
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60 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Quarter-sheet of Double Cap 
 
 Printing on one side— Paper size 8^4x14 inches— tj-pe form 
 654x12 inches— 78 sq. in. Paper 24 lb. at 10c. —48c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 54 sheets at 48c $.27 $.27 $.14 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 78 SQ. in 2.73 2.11 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.38 1.38 
 
 Presswork .73 .73 .08 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $5.31 4.69 .24 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.06 .94 .05 
 
 Sellinif price of 200 copies $6,37 5.63 .29 
 
 " "500 " 7.24 6.50 .29 
 
 " " 1000 " 8.69 7.95 .29 
 
 Added 1000s 2.90 2.90 .29 
 
 This is a common form for many kinds of blanks, and often 
 should be figured as hand set. 
 
 If all Hand Composition 
 
 Paper and presswork $1.20 1.20 .24 
 
 Composition, hand 10.92 6.40 
 
 Makeup and lockup .85 .85 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $12.97 8.45 .24 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.59 1.69 .05 
 
 Sellin|{ price of 200 copies $15.56 10.14 .29 
 
 " "500 " 16.43 11.01 .29 
 
 " "1000 " 17.88 12.46 .29 
 
 AddedlOOOs 2.90 2.90 .29 
 
 Blanks— Printing on Two Sides 
 
 With one fold backing, add to any 
 
 order $1.30 1.30 .02 
 
 with one half backing 2.00 1.60 .02 
 
 With full form both sides 3.35 2.60 .02 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 61 
 
 Eights of Double Cap 
 
 Paper 8^x7 in. Type form 7x5^—38 sq. in— Paper 24 lb at 10c 
 —48c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. too 
 
 Paper 26 sheets at 48c $ .13 $ .13 S.07 
 
 Handling and cutting- .20 .20 .02 
 
 Hand composition 38. sa- in 5.32 3.12 
 
 Makeup and lockup .55 .55 
 
 Presswork .60 .60 .08 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 6.80 4.60 .17 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.36 .92 .03 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $8.16 5.52 .20 
 
 " "500 " 8.76 6.13 .20 
 
 " " 1000 " 9.76 7.12 .20 
 
 Added 1000 copies 2.00 2.00 2.00 
 
 Printing on both sides: 
 
 Cost fig-ures one side 6.80 4.60 .17 
 
 Hand composition one side 5.32 3.12 
 
 Makeup and lockup .30 .30 
 
 Cost figures two sides. 12.42 8.02 .17 
 
 Adding- 20 per cent 2.48 1.60 .03 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $14.90 9.62 .20 
 
 "500 " 15.50 10.22 .20 
 
 " " 1000 " 16.50 11.22 .20 
 
 In the re- arrangement of the tables that are here formu- 
 lated for estimates on the many divisions of the standard sizes 
 of flat writing papers, the calculations have been made on two 
 sizes of type only, eight and ten point, because the larger part 
 of printing to be estimated, is done on those sizes. The esti- 
 mator, or ofRceman, who has this book in hand, is supposed 
 to have given it a thorough study, and should have learned 
 from the tables formulated for hand and machine composition 
 the difference in the cost of labor in using the different sizes of 
 type. Bearing in mind, always, that the cost of labor is figured 
 from long experience on the average out put, reduced to dol- 
 lars and cents. 
 
 WHEN CALLED UPON FOR ESTIMATES 
 REMEMBER 
 
 Hand composition costs $1.63 per 1,000 ems without makeup, 
 based on $1.30 cost per hour, and 800 ems of corrected type. 
 Machine compositisn costs per 1,000 ems 41 cents for 6 point, 47 
 cents for 8 point, 54 cents for 10 point and 56 cents for 11 point, 
 one proof reading, without makeup, on an average of 3,300 ems 
 of 6 point and 2,800 ems of 11 point on the cost hour of $1.40. 
 
62 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Royal Whole Sheet— Printing One Side 
 
 Paper size 19x24 inches, type form 17x22; 374 square inches, 
 printing one side only. Paper 28R> at 10c, S2.80 per ream, 56c 
 per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper210 sheets at 56c $1.18 1.18 .59 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 374 sq. in 13.09 10.10 
 
 Makeup and lockup 3.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $20.02 17.03 .75 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 4.00 3.40 .15 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $24.02 20.43 .90 
 
 " " 500 " 26.72 23.13 .90 
 
 « « ^(^ u .... 3122 27.63 .90 
 
 Added 100 copies .90 .90 .90 
 
 If in two colors, add for first 200, S7.00; and for the added 
 100s 30 cents. 
 
 Printing on one side for a handbill, 1 9x24 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Using 5 cent paper $.26 .26 .13 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 General display 9.00 7,00 
 
 Makeup and lockup 3.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 115.01 13.01 .29 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.00 2.60 .06 
 
 SelliniS price of 200 copies $18.01 15.61 .35 
 
 ** " 500 " 19.06 16.66 ,35 
 
 1000 " 20.81 18.41 .35 
 
 The figures for composition are liable to be too low. If in 
 two colors, add for the first 200, $7.00, and for added 100s 30c. 
 
 The combination of hand and machine composition in one 
 form makes it diflScult to determine before hand the cost time; 
 therefore it is best for the estimator to consider fully whether 
 the figures of straight composition and makeup are too low. 
 Never for a moment think they are too high. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 Royal Whole Sheet, in Four Pa^e Forms 
 
 Paper size 19x24 inches— Paper page 12x19 inches— type page 
 10x17 inches— one page 170 square inches, four pages 680 square 
 inches, using double size paper for form. Paper 28 lb. at 10c. 
 56c per 100 sheets 
 
 Cost Estimate. , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets at 56c $1.18 $1.18 $.59 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 M achine composition, 680 sq. in . . 23.80 18.40 
 
 Makeup and lockup 4-00 4.00 
 
 Presswork 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Foldinglfold .20 .20 .10 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $32.83 27.43 .88 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.57 5.49 .17 
 
 Sellinf{ price of 200 copies $39.40 32.92 1.05 
 
 "500 " 42.55 36.07 1.05 
 
 " " 1000 " 47.80 41.32 1.05 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.05 1.05 1-05 
 
 Hand Composition 
 
 Paper, presswork and stitching $5.03 5.03 
 
 Hand composition 95.20 55.80 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $106.23 66.83 .88 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 23.25 13.37 .17 
 
 80.20 
 
 1.05 
 
 83.38 
 
 1.05 
 
 88.63 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 1.05 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $127.47 
 
 " " 500 " 130.65 
 
 " " 1000 " 135.00 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.05 
 
 The above estimate for presswork is to use paper 24x38, an 
 unusual size outside of large cities; and if printed in two forms 
 would Increase the selling price of presswork $2.00 for the first 
 200 copies, and for added 100s 20 cents. 
 
 The difference between hand and machine composition is 
 so great that figuring for hand work is out of the question on 
 straight composition. 
 
64 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Royal Whole Sheet— Ei^ht Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper pa^e 9V^xl2, type pa^e 8x10— 80 square inches, total 
 
 inches in 8 pag-es 640 Paper 28ft at 10c, 56c per 100 sheets. Paper 
 to be used. Double Royal. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets royal at 56c $1.22 1.22 ,61 
 
 Handling and cutting .2') .25 .02 
 
 Machine comp. 640 sq. in 22.40 17.28 
 
 Makeup and lockup .,.. 4.00 4.00 
 
 Presswork one form 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching. .72 .72 .24 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $32.04 26.92 1.04 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.41 5.38 .21 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $38.45 32.30 1.25 
 
 " "500 " 42.20 36.05 1.25 
 
 " " 1000 " 48.45 42.30 1.25 
 
 Added 100 copies 1.25 1.25 1.25 
 
 Paper for form 24x38 
 Paper page 9^x12 
 
 C0OG€3OOOOOn 
 
 Di3QOOOO€H3Da 
 
 COGCQODaGDa 
 
 DOG£H30OOOGa 
 
 COOGQOOOGDO 
 
 CaoCKHKKJOGg 
 
 zaaaaoaoaaQ 
 
 P0Ot3O£K3OOCP 
 
 qoaaaaooaaq 
 
 CDOO€>DOOOo3 
 
 OQGOODtKHBOa 
 
 Type page 8x10 
 
 80 square inches 
 
 640 squ are inches in form of 8 pages 
 
 The presswork is based on using a double size paper. If 
 printed in two forms the presswork will add $2.00 to the first 
 200 and 23 cents for each added 100. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 65 
 
 Royal Whole Sheet — Sixteen Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper for form, Double Royal 24x38, 50 lb. Paper page 6x9% ; 
 type page 4x7, 28 square inches, total, 448 square inches. Paper 
 28fl> at 10 cents. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 210 sheets royal at 56c S 1.22 1.22 .61 
 
 Handling and cutting .25 .25 .02 
 
 Machine comp.. 448 sq. inches 15.68 12-10 
 
 Makeup and lockup 5.20 5.20 
 
 Press work 200 copies 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding .75 .75 .26 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $26.55 22.97 1.06 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 5.31 4.59 .21 
 
 SeUind price of 200 copies....... $31.86 27.26 1.27 
 
 " " 500 " 35.07 31.07 1.27 
 
 " " 1000 " 42.02 37.42 1.27 
 
 The makeup and lockup provides for subheads and occa- 
 sional display lines. 
 
 If cover to be added 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 26 sheet of 8c stock 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Composition and lockup. 
 
 Press work for 100 
 
 Folding and gathering 
 
 Cost price of 100 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 Extrafor cover for 100.... $3.64 3.64 .51 
 
 The value of these estimates, is to compare the actual cost 
 hour figures with job entry tickets on similar work. The la- 
 bor cost of composition may be less or more. 
 
 The presswork is a fair average for the full form on double 
 size paper. If printed in two forms the pressWork will add 
 $2.00 to first 200 and 25 cents for each added 100. 
 
 For lay out of form see 16s double cap. 
 
 . 100 copies V 
 
 Added 
 
 8-Pt. 
 
 10 
 
 ■Pt. 
 
 100 
 
 $ .26 
 
 
 .26 
 
 .26 
 
 .20 
 
 
 .20 
 
 .02 
 
 2.P0 
 
 
 2.00 
 
 ... 
 
 .50 
 
 
 .50 
 
 
 .07 
 
 
 .07 
 
 .07 
 
 $3 03 
 
 
 3.03 
 
 :43. 
 
 .61 
 
 
 .01 
 
 •08 
 
66 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Royal Whole Sheet— Thirty-two Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper for form. Double Royal, 24x38, 561b. Paper page 42ix6 
 inches; type page Z'%xi% inches, 16 square inches to the page, 
 total 512 square inches. Paper costing 10c, 28B> for royal. 
 
 Cost Estimate ^ 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 56c $1.22 1.22 
 
 Handling and cutting .25 .25 
 
 Machine composition 512 sq. in 17.92 * 13.82 
 
 Makeup and lockup 7.80 7.80 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 3.45 3.45 
 
 Folding and stitching 1.05 1.05 
 
 Cost of 200 copies S13.69 27.59 1.15 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.34 5.52 .23 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $38.03 33.11 1.38 
 
 " "500 " 42.17 37.25 1.38 
 
 ** ** 1000 " 49.07 44.15 1.38 
 
 .61 
 .02 
 
 .17 
 .36 
 
 If Cover to be added 
 
 Paper and handling 
 
 Composition and lockup 
 
 Folding and inserting 
 
 Presswork for 100 copies 
 
 Cost of 100 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 Selling price of first 100 copies. 
 Added 100s 
 
 / 100 copies- 
 
 
 
 Added 
 100 
 
 $ .25 
 
 .25 
 
 .15 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.50 
 
 
 .40 
 
 .40 
 
 .06 
 
 .07 
 
 .07 
 
 .07 
 
 S2.22 
 
 2.22 
 
 .28 
 
 .44 
 
 .44 
 
 .05 
 
 $2.66 
 
 2.66 
 
 .33 
 
 .33 
 
 .33 
 
 .33 
 
 The diagram as laid out for full sheet of double cap 32 
 page on a previous page will apply except as to margins. 
 
 Thousands of dollars of really earned monej^— money paid 
 out for labor— are given daily by the printers of the United 
 States to their customers because most of them are badguessers, 
 as to the labor cost, and are negligent as to using a cost system. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 67 
 
 Royal Third-Sheet 
 
 Size 8x19, or 6Mx24, type page 5x22, or 6V^x 17 inches, 110 s 
 Inches. Paper 24fi) at 10c, coslingr 48c per 100 full sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 70 full sheets for 200 copies S .34 S .34 $.17 
 
 Handling and cuttinfiT .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 110 sq. in 3.90 3.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.30 1.30 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $8.29 7.39 .33 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.66 1.48 .07 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $9.95 8.87 .40 
 
 « "500 " 11.15 10.07 .40 
 
 " " 1000 " 13.15 12.07 .40 
 
 Royal Third-Sheet in Ei^ht Pa^e Booklet 
 
 Paper page 3x63^ inches, size of paper for form 6Kx24 inches 
 —type page 23^x5 inches, 12 square inches in each page, total 96 
 square inches. Paper 28 B) at 10c, costing 56c for 100 full sheets— 
 19 sheets for each 100 copies. 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 Paper 38 sheets for 200 copies $ .21 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Hand composition 96 sq. inches 
 
 Malceup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Folding 
 
 / 200 copies . 
 
 Added 
 
 8pt. 
 
 10 pt. 
 
 100 
 
 $.21 
 
 .21 
 
 .11 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .02 
 
 13.44 
 
 7.87 
 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 ... 
 
 2.55 
 
 2.55 
 
 .14 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .10 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $17.50 11.93 .37 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.50 2.39 .07 
 
 Sellinif price of 200 copies $21.00 14.32 .44 
 
 " "500 " ........ 22.32 15.64 .44 
 
 " " 1000 " 24.52 17.84 .44 
 
 If machine composition the price 
 
 of any order can be reduced $9.11 4.46 
 
68 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Royal Half-Sheet 
 
 Paper 12x19. or 9^x24; one inch margins; type form 10x17. 
 or 7%x22 inches, equal to 170 square inches- Paper 245) at 10 
 cents Cost 4Sc per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 48 cents $ .50 .50 .25 
 
 Handling- and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine comp. 170 sq. in 6.00 4.60 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.95 1.95 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Cost of 200 copies Sll.20 9.80 .41 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.24 1.9ii .08 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $13.44 11.76 .49 
 
 " "500 " ........ 14.91 13.23 .49 
 
 " « 1000 " 17.36 15.68 .49 
 
 Added 1000s 4.90 4.90 .49 
 
 Add for all hand composition to 
 
 anyorder 21.36 11.19 
 
 P OOOOOOOODOOOOOOOO 
 
 2 yj B Paper 12x19 inches— type form 10x17 
 
 ^ § g< g inches— 170 square inches. 
 
 *!J^ 5 > D nDO£MKHHK3DQDQOQQODO£K2€H3€3aaOODQOCaoCOO€5a£H3QOa 
 
 " § ^ S 8 i 
 
 S § fee g § S- 
 
 a 3QOOOCGG C30GQCK3C-a 
 
 5 ODOOOOOQ 00£K300aD D G i300O0£HK3 DOOOOCKK3 OGOOOOQQ 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 69 
 
 Half-Sheet Royal— Four Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper page 934x12, type page 8x10, 80 sa. inches. Paper 28B> 
 10c. Full size sheet of royal to be used for form. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 56c $ .59 S .59 $.30 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Machine composition 320 SQ. in 11.20 8.60 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.21 2.21 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Folding one fold 15 .15 .05 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $16.90 14.30 .51 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.38 2.86 .10 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies........ $20.28 17.16 .61 
 
 " "600 " 22.11 18.99 .61 
 
 " " 1000 " 25.16 22.04 .61 
 
 Half-Sheet of Royal— Ei^ht Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper page 6x9^ inches; type page 4x7 inches. 28 square 
 Inches. Paper 28 lb at 10c; per 100 sheets 56 cents. 
 
 Cost Estimate / 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. J 00 
 
 105 sheets o f paper at 56c $ .59 .59 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Machine composition 224 SQ. in 7.84 6.05 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.62 2.62 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 
 
 Folding and stitching .66 .66 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $14.46 12.67 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.89 2. 53 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $17.35 15.20 .82 
 
 500 " 19.81 17.66 
 
 1000 " 23.91 21.76 
 
 82 
 
 Any one of these forms will be adapted to using folio paper, 
 with a slight reduction in margin, the prices being the same 
 with a heavier paper. 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Half-Sheet of Royal— Sixteen Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper page 45ix6 inches; type page 3x45^ inches, 14 sq. 
 inches for each page, 224 sq. inches. Paper 28tt> at 10c 56c per 
 100 full sheets. Full sheet of royal for form. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ 
 
 8-Pt. 10- Pt. 
 
 105 sheets of paper at 56c $.59 .59 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Machine comp. 176 sq. inclies 7.84 6.05 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.60 2.60 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 
 
 Folding and stitching .75 .75 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $14.53 12.74 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.91 2.55 
 
 Seliinii price of 200 copies $17.44 15.29 
 
 " " 500 - 20.02 17.87 
 
 " "1000 " 24.32 22.17 
 
 If cover to be added 
 
 Paper for 100 covers $.14 .14 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Composition and lockup 2.00 2.00 
 
 Presswork 100 copies .50 .50 
 
 Folding and inserting .07 .07 
 
 Cost of 100 covers 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. . 
 
 Selling price first 100 copies $3.49 3.49 
 
 Added 100 copies .37 .37 
 
 S2.91 
 
 2.91 
 
 .58 
 
 .31 
 
 .58 
 
 .06 
 
 
 
 ^THEIN CAl-LED UPON FOR ESTIMATES 
 REMEMBER 
 
 Hand composition costs S1.63 per 1,000 ems without makeup, 
 based on S1.30 cost per hour, and 800 ems of corrected type. 
 Machine composition costs per 1,000 ems 41 cents for 6 point, 47 
 cents for 8 point, 54 cents for 10 point and 56 cents for 11 point, 
 one proof reading, without makeup, on an average of 3,300 ems 
 of 6 ix)int and 2,800 ems of 11 point on the cost hour of $1.40. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 Quarter-Sheet Royal 
 
 Paper size 9y&xl2, type form 7^x10 inches, 75 sa. inches. 
 Paper 24B) at 10c; per 100 sheets 48c. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 52 sheets at 48c $ .25 .25 .13 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .20 .02 
 
 Hand composition 10.50 6.15 — 
 
 Malceup and lockup -75 .75 — 
 
 Pressworlc .60 .60 .08 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $12.30 7.95 .23 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.46 1.59 .05 
 
 Sellind price of 200 copies $14.76 9.54 .28 
 
 " "500 " 15.60 10.38 .28 
 
 " " 1000 " 17.00 11.78 .28 
 
 Machine Composition 
 
 Paper and handling $.45 .45 .15 
 
 Machine comp. 75 sa. in 2.63 2.03 
 
 Makeup and loclcup 1.36 1.25 
 
 Presswork .60 .60 .08 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $5.04 4.33 .23 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.01 .87 .05 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $6.05 5.20 .28 
 
 •* "500 " 6.89 6.04 .28 
 
 " " 1000 " 8.29 7.44 .28 
 
 The difference between a quarter sheet of Polio and Royal 
 is one inch; and if Folio paper is used, the same amount of 
 compositiom will go on the smaller sheet with half inch mar- 
 gins. 
 
 We again call attention to the great difference between 
 the cost of machine and hand composition, The cost of the 
 former is figured at 47c for 8 point and 54c for 10 point for 1,000 
 ems delivered to the printer by the machine operator; and the 
 cost hour of hand composition at $1.30 per hour, or $1.62 per 
 1000 ems. 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Quarter-Sheet Royal — Four Pa^e Form 
 
 Paper size 9Hxl2 inches; paper for form 12x19; paper pag-e 
 6x9^ ; type pag-e 4x7^ ; 30 square inches for one page, total 120 
 square inches for four pages. Paper 2SB) at 10c. Per 100 sheets 
 56 cents. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 52 sheets at 56c S .29 .29 .15 
 
 Handling- and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Hand composition, 120 sq. in 16.80 9.80 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.00 1.00 
 
 Presswork 1.80 1.80 .12 
 
 Folding 1 fold .15 .15 .05 
 
 Cost of 200 copies S20.24 13.24 .34 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 4.05 2.65 .07 
 
 Seliinii price of 200 copies $24.29 15.89 .41 
 
 "500 " 25.42 17.12 .41 
 
 " " 1000 *" 29.52 23.27 .41 
 
 MacKine Coxnposition 
 
 Paper, presswork and folding $2.44 2.44 
 
 Machine composition 4.20 3.20 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.00 1.00 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $7.64 6.64 .34 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.53 1.33 .07 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $9.17 7.97 .41 
 
 " " 500 " 10.40 9.20 .41 
 
 " 1000 " 12.45 11.25 .41 
 
 In the price list edition of 1912, machine composition was 
 figured on the basis of 80c per 1000 ems including forms ready 
 for press. In the present list machine-set matter is figured on 
 the basis standard cost of the different sizes of type faces, the 
 base being 3,000 ems of 8 point to the hour, reference being 
 made to the tables of machine and hand comi)osition on 
 other pages. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 73 
 
 QUICK FIGURES 
 
 The Quick Figures are a resume of the Cost Estimates, show- 
 ing only the selling- prices. 
 
 The selling prices are arranged as nearty as possible in alpha- 
 betical form, for more ready reference; and immediately 
 following" the name of the article priced, the page notation 
 indicates where the detail figures may be found. In a few cases 
 there are no detail figures, the prices being a repetition of the 
 figures in a previous edition. 
 
 The pages giving selling figures for the various divisions of 
 Double Cap and Royal flat papers, are arranged according to 
 the folding or cutting sizes, the figures in front representing the 
 square inch measurement of the full form or of the size of the 
 page, followed by the number of square inches in the whole 
 form, and the figures in parenthesis (42) indicate the page where 
 the cost figures are in detail. 
 
 The tables of Labor Cost of Hand and Machine Composition, 
 by square inch measurement up to 100 inches, including all the 
 elements of a job of printing except the paper, are offered as a 
 ready answer for any inquiry, within the range of 100 inches, 
 and the parallel pages of machine and hand composition make 
 it possible to get an intelligent and quick estimate. These are 
 entirely new tables, and will be readily understood by any 
 intelligent printer or cost clerk. 
 
 The tables of Quick Figures for Small Work, take up the cost 
 price from the Labor Cost tables, and add the paper and the 20 
 per cent profit, giving the total selling prices, of both hand and 
 machine composition, by simply ascertaining the number of 
 square inches of type in the printed job, and show that if a 
 type form has, say 100 square inches of ten point, the selling 
 value of 1000 copies printed is $14,12 for hand set and $7.92 for 
 machine composition. 
 
 The estimated cost composition is for solid forms. Slugging 
 out and only parts of forms should be considered in making 
 figures. 
 
 It is not out of place to remind employers that we are dealing 
 entirely with cost figures in this book. The printers outside of 
 the cities not operating under union labor, may think they need 
 not add to these figures for a profit— but if a thousand or more 
 city printers have agreed on cost figures, such as we are pre- 
 senting, it is not worth while to go beyond their judgment. A 
 20 per cent advance will do no injustice to your customer, and 
 certainly cannot do you any harm. 
 
74 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 WAGES BY THE DAY AND HOUR. 
 
 ferWeek. 
 PoUtri. 
 
 8 Hoars. 
 Per Day. Per Hoar. 
 Cfats. Cents. 
 
 3.00 
 
 50,00..... 6,25 
 
 3.50 
 
 58,33 7.29 
 
 400 
 
 66,66 8.33 
 
 4.50 
 
 75.00 9.37 
 
 5.00 
 
 83.33 10,41 
 
 5,50 
 
 91.66 . 11.45 
 
 6.00 
 
 .... 100.00 12 50 
 
 6.50 
 
 108.33 13,54 
 
 7.00 
 
 11666 14.58 
 
 7.50 
 
 125,00 15,62 
 
 8,00 
 
 13333 16,66 
 
 8.50 
 
 141.66 17,70 
 
 9.00 
 
 150.00 18,75 
 
 9.50 
 
 158,33 19.79 
 
 10.00 
 
 166.66 20,83 
 
 10.50 
 
 175,00 21.87 
 
 11.00 
 
 183.33 22.92 
 
 11.50 
 
 191,66 23.96 
 
 12,00 ; . . . . 
 
 200,00 25,00 
 
 12.50 ... . 
 
 208.33 26,04 
 
 13,00 
 
 216,66 ..27,08 
 
 13.50 
 
 225,00 28,12 
 
 14.00 
 
 233,33 29.16 
 
 !4,50 
 
 241,66 30,20 
 
 :5.oo 
 
 250,00 31,25 
 
 15,50 
 
 258, 33 32, 29 
 
 16,00 
 
 266.66 33.33 
 
 16.50 
 
 275,00 34,37 
 
 17.00 
 
 283,33 35, 41 
 
 17.50 
 
 291.66 ...36.46 
 
 
 Decimal figures are used for convenience. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 75 
 
 WAGES BY THE DAY AND HOUR. 
 
 Per Week. Per Day. 
 
 Dollars. Ceats. 
 
 18.00 300,00... 
 
 18,50 308.33... 
 
 19.00 316.66... 
 
 19.50 325.00... 
 
 20.00 333.33... 
 
 20,50 341,66... 
 
 21.00 350.00... 
 
 21.50 358.33... 
 
 22.00 366.66... 
 
 22,50 375.00... 
 
 23.00 383,33... 
 
 23.50 391.66... 
 
 24,00 400.00... 
 
 25,00 416,66... 
 
 26.00 433.33... 
 
 27,00 450.00... 
 
 28.00 466.66... 
 
 29.00 483.33... 
 
 30,00 500.00... 
 
 31.00 516,66... 
 
 32.00 533,33... 
 
 33.00 550.00... 
 
 34.00 566,66... 
 
 35,00 583 33... 
 
 36.00 600.00... 
 
 37.00 616.66... 
 
 38.00 633,33... 
 
 39.00 650,00... 
 
 40.00 666.66... 
 
 Decimal figures 
 
 
 8 Hoars. 
 
 Per Hoar. 
 
 Cents. 
 
 
 37.50 
 
 
 38.54 
 
 
 39.58 
 
 
 40.62 
 
 
 41.66 
 
 
 42.70 
 
 
 43,75 
 
 
 44.79 
 
 
 45.83 
 
 
 46.87 ,. 
 
 
 47,91 
 
 
 48.95 
 
 
 50.00 
 
 
 52.08 
 
 
 54,16 
 
 
 56,25 
 
 
 58.33 
 
 
 60,41 
 
 
 62,50 
 
 
 64,58 
 
 
 66,66 
 
 
 68,75.: 
 
 
 70,83 
 
 
 72,91 
 
 
 75,00 
 
 
 77,08 
 
 
 ......79,16 
 
 
 81,25 
 
 
 83,33 
 
 are us( 
 
 id for convenience. 
 
76 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Labor Cost of Machine Composition 
 
 Eigrht Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Machine Composition, 
 Makeup, Lockup, Make-ready and Running, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 3Iach. Comp. 
 
 and L( 
 
 [>cknp 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Cost 
 
 Added 
 
 Sq. 
 In. 
 
 A 
 
 
 
 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. ( 
 
 Cts. 
 
 cts. ^ 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 10 
 
 35 
 
 28 
 
 15 
 
 -5 
 
 25 
 
 1.28 
 
 .06 
 
 810 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 11 
 
 39 
 
 28 
 
 15 
 
 2 5 
 
 2 5 
 
 1.32 
 
 .06 
 
 12 
 
 42 
 
 29 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.36 
 
 .06 
 
 13 
 
 46 
 
 29 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.40 
 
 .06 
 
 14 
 
 49 
 
 40 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.54 
 
 .06 
 
 15 
 
 53 
 
 40 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.58 
 
 .06 
 
 16 
 
 56 
 
 41 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.62 
 
 .06 
 
 17 
 
 60 
 
 41 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.66 
 
 .06 
 
 18 
 
 63 
 
 42 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.70 
 
 .06 
 
 19 
 
 67 
 
 42 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.74 
 
 .06 
 
 20 
 
 70 
 
 43 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.78 
 
 .06 
 
 1020 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 74 
 
 53 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.02 
 
 .08 
 
 22 
 
 77 
 
 54 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.06 
 
 .08 
 
 28 
 
 81 
 
 54 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.10 
 
 .08 
 
 24 
 
 84 
 
 55 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.14 
 
 .08 
 
 25 
 
 88 
 
 55 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.18 
 
 .08 
 
 26 
 
 91 
 
 56 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.22 
 
 .08 
 
 27 
 
 95 
 
 66 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.36 
 
 .08 
 
 28 
 
 98 
 
 67 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.40 
 
 .08 
 
 29 
 
 1.02 
 
 67 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.44 
 
 .08 
 
 30 
 
 1.05 
 
 68 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.48 
 
 .08 
 
 2430 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 31 
 
 1.09 
 
 68 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.6 2 
 
 .08 
 
 32 
 
 1.12 
 
 69 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.66 
 
 .08 
 
 33 
 
 1.16 
 
 69 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.70 
 
 .08 
 
 34 
 
 1.19 
 
 70 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.74 
 
 .08 
 
 35 
 
 1.23 
 
 70 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.78 
 
 .08 
 
 36 
 
 1.26 
 
 71 
 
 25 
 
 35 . 
 
 25 
 
 2.82 
 
 .08 
 
 37 
 
 1.30 
 
 71 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.86 
 
 .08 
 
 38 
 
 1.33 
 
 72 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.90 
 
 .08 
 
 39 
 
 1.37 
 
 72 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.94 
 
 .08 
 
 40 
 
 1.40 
 
 83 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.08 
 
 .08 
 
 3240 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 41 
 
 1.44 
 
 83 
 
 SO 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.17 
 
 .08 
 
 42 
 
 1.47 
 
 84 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.21 
 
 .08 
 
 43 
 
 1.51 
 
 84 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.25 
 
 .08 
 
 44 
 
 1.54 
 
 85 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.29 
 
 .08 
 
 45 
 
 1.58 
 
 85 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.33 
 
 .08 
 
 46 
 
 1.61 
 
 86 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.37 
 
 .08 
 
 47 
 
 1 65 
 
 86 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.41 
 
 .08 
 
 48 
 
 1.68 
 
 87 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.45 
 
 .08 
 
 49 
 
 1.72 
 
 87 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.49 
 
 .08 
 
 50 
 
 1.75 
 
 88 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.53 
 
 .08 
 
 4050 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 51 
 
 1.79 
 
 89 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.58 
 
 .08 
 
 52 
 
 1.82 
 
 89 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.61 
 
 .08 
 
 53 
 
 1.86 
 
 90 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.65 
 
 .08 
 
 54 
 
 1.89 
 
 90 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.69 
 
 .08 
 
 55 
 
 1.93 
 
 91 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.74 
 
 .08 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 77 
 
 Labor Cost of Hand Composition 
 
 Eight Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Hand Composition, 
 Makeup, Locliup, Malte-ready and Running, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 Hand Comp. and Lockup Presswork 
 
 Cost 
 
 Added 
 
 Sq. 
 In. 
 
 A 
 
 
 
 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 ct.^ ^ 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 10 
 
 1.40 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.25 
 
 .06 
 
 810 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 11 
 
 1.54 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.39 
 
 .06 
 
 12 
 
 1.68 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.53 
 
 .06 
 
 13 
 
 1.82 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.67 
 
 .06 
 
 14 
 
 1.96 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.81 
 
 .06 
 
 15 
 
 2.10 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.95 
 
 .06 
 
 16 
 
 2.24 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 3.09 
 
 .06 
 
 17 
 
 2.38 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 3.23 
 
 .06 
 
 18 
 
 2.52 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 3.37 
 
 .06 
 
 19 
 
 2.66 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 3.51 
 
 .06 
 
 20 
 
 2.80 
 
 25 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 3.70 
 
 .06 
 
 1620 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 2.94 • 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.94 
 
 .08 
 
 22 
 
 3.08 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.08 
 
 .08 
 
 23 
 
 3.22 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.22 
 
 .08 
 
 24 
 
 3.36 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.36 
 
 .08 
 
 25 
 
 3.50 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.50 
 
 .08 
 
 26 
 
 3.64 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.64 
 
 .08 
 
 27 
 
 3.78 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.78 
 
 .08 
 
 28 
 
 3.92 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 4.92 
 
 .08 
 
 29 
 
 4.06 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 5.06 
 
 .08 
 
 30 
 
 4.20 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 5.20 
 
 .08 
 
 2430 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 31 
 
 4.34 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 5.49 
 
 .08 
 
 32 
 
 4.48 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 5.63 
 
 .08 
 
 33 
 
 4.62 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 5.77 
 
 .08 
 
 34 
 
 4.76 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 5.91 
 
 .08 
 
 35 
 
 4.90 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 6.05 
 
 .08 
 
 36 
 
 5.04 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 6.19 
 
 .08 
 
 37 
 
 5.18 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 6.33 
 
 .08 
 
 38 
 
 5.32 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 6.47 
 
 .08 
 
 39 
 
 5.46 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 6.61 
 
 .08 
 
 40 
 
 5.60 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 6.75 
 
 .08 
 
 3240 
 
 ems— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 41 
 
 5.74 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.04 
 
 .08 
 
 42 
 
 5.88 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.18 
 
 .08 
 
 43 
 
 6.02 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.32 
 
 .08 
 
 44 
 
 6.16 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.46 
 
 .08 
 
 45 
 
 6.30 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.60 
 
 .08 
 
 46 
 
 6.44 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.74 
 
 .08 
 
 47 
 
 6.58 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 7.88 
 
 .08 
 
 48 
 
 6.72 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 8.02 
 
 .08 
 
 49 
 
 6.86 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 8.16 
 
 .08 
 
 50 
 
 7.00 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 8.30 
 
 .08 
 
 4050 
 
 enas— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper 
 
 
 
 
 51 
 
 7.14 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 8.54 
 
 .08 
 
 52 
 
 7.28 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 8.68 
 
 .08 
 
 53 
 
 7.42 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 8.82 
 
 .08 
 
 54 
 
 7.56 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 8.96 
 
 .08 
 
 55 
 
 7.70 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 9.10 
 
 .08 
 
78 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Labor Cost of Machine Composition 
 
 Eight Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Machine Composition, 
 Makeup, Lockup, Make-ready and Running, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 Mach. Cc 
 
 >mp. and L 
 
 [)ckup 
 
 Presswo 
 
 rk 
 
 Cost 
 
 Added 
 
 Sq. 
 In. 
 
 
 -j^ 
 
 
 j^ 
 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Ctsl " 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 56 
 
 1.96 
 
 91 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.77 
 
 .08 
 
 57 
 
 2.00 
 
 92 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.82 
 
 .08 
 
 58 
 
 2.03 
 
 92 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.85 
 
 - .08 
 
 59 
 
 2.07 
 
 93 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.90 
 
 .08 
 
 60 
 
 2.10 
 
 93 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.98 
 
 .08 
 
 4^60 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 2.14 94 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 61 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.03 
 
 .08 
 
 62 
 
 2.17 
 
 94 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.06 
 
 .08 
 
 63 
 
 2.21 
 
 95 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.11 
 
 .08 
 
 64 
 
 2.24 
 
 95 
 
 ' 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.14 
 
 .08 
 
 65 
 
 2.28 
 
 96 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.19 
 
 .08 
 
 66 
 
 2.31 
 
 97 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.23 
 
 .08 
 
 67 
 
 2.35 
 
 97 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25- 
 
 4.27 
 
 .08 
 
 68 
 
 2.38 
 
 98 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25/ 
 
 4.31 
 
 . .08. 
 
 69 
 
 2.42 
 
 98 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 ■ 4.35 
 
 .^8 
 
 TO 
 
 2.45 
 
 99 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4-4 4 
 
 .08 
 
 5(i00 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 71 
 
 2.4 9 
 
 99 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4. 48 
 
 -.08 
 
 72 
 
 2.52 
 
 1.00 
 
 35 . 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.52 
 
 .08 
 
 73 
 
 2.56 
 
 1.00 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.56 
 
 .08 
 
 74 
 
 2.59 
 
 1.01 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.60 
 
 .08 
 
 75 
 
 2.63 
 
 1.01 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.65 
 
 .08 
 
 70 
 
 2.66 
 
 1.02 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.68 
 
 .08 
 
 77 
 
 2.70 
 
 1.03 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.73 
 
 - .08- 
 
 78 
 
 2.73 
 
 1.03 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 . 4.76 
 
 .08 
 
 79 
 
 2.77 
 
 1.04 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.81 
 
 .08 
 
 SO 
 
 2. SO 
 
 1.04 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.84 
 
 .OS 
 
 6480 
 
 ems — La 
 
 bor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 81 
 
 2.84 
 
 1.05 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.89 
 
 .08 
 
 S2 
 
 2.87 
 
 1.05 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.92 
 
 .08 
 
 83 
 
 2.91 
 
 1.06 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.97 
 
 .08 
 
 .84 
 
 .2.94 
 
 1.06 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.00 
 
 .08 
 
 85 
 
 2.98 
 
 1.07 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.05 
 
 .08 
 
 86 
 
 3.01 
 
 1.07 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.08 
 
 .08 
 
 87 
 
 3.^5 
 
 1.08 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.13 
 
 .08 
 
 88 
 
 3.08 
 
 l.OS 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.16 
 
 ..08 
 
 89 
 
 3.12 
 
 1.09 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.21 
 
 .08 
 
 9 
 
 3.15 
 
 1.09 ■ 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.24 
 
 .08 
 
 7290 
 
 cm.s — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 .91 
 
 3.19 
 
 1.10 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.29 
 
 .08 
 
 92 
 
 3.22 
 
 1.10 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 .5.32 
 
 -.08 
 
 93 
 
 3.25 
 
 1.11 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.36 
 
 .08 
 
 .94 
 
 3.29 
 
 1.11 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.40 
 
 .08 
 
 95 
 
 3.32 
 
 1.12 
 
 35- 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.44 
 
 ^08 
 
 96 
 
 3.36 
 
 1.12 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.48 
 
 .08 
 
 97 
 
 3.40 
 
 1.13 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.53 
 
 - .08- 
 
 98 
 
 3.43 
 
 1.13 
 
 35 
 
 .40 _ 
 
 25 
 
 5.56 
 
 .08 
 
 99 
 
 3:47 
 
 1.14 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.61 
 
 .08 
 
 100 
 
 3.50 
 
 " 1.14 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.64 
 
 .08 
 
 8100 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 79 
 
 Labor Cost of Hand Composition 
 
 Eight Point Square Incli Labor Cost of Hand Composition^ 
 3Iakeup, Lockup, Make-ready and ' Bunning:, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 Hand Comp. 
 
 and L 
 
 Dckup 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Cost Added 
 
 Sq. 
 
 j^ 
 
 
 
 
 
 100 100 
 
 ( 
 
 
 ~ ■ ■ > r 
 
 
 
 In. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 56 
 
 7.84 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 9.24 
 
 08 
 
 57 ■ 
 
 7.98 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 9.38 
 
 08 
 
 58 
 
 8.12 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 9.52 
 
 '08- 
 
 59 
 
 8.26 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 9.66 
 
 08 
 
 60 
 
 8.40 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 9.80 
 
 08 
 
 4860 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 61 
 
 8.54 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.09 
 
 "08 
 
 62 
 
 8.68 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.23 
 
 08 
 
 63 
 
 8.82 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.37 
 
 08 
 
 64 
 
 8.96 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.51 
 
 08 
 
 65 
 
 9.10 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.65 
 
 08 
 
 66 
 
 9.24 
 
 45 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.79 
 
 08 
 
 67 
 
 9.38 
 
 45 
 
 '35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.93 
 
 08 
 
 68- 
 
 9.52 
 
 4 5 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 11.07 
 
 08 
 
 69 
 
 9.66 
 
 4 5 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 11.21 
 
 .08 
 
 70 
 
 9.80 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 2 5 
 
 11.40 
 
 08 
 
 5600 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 71 
 
 9.9 4 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 11.54 
 
 ~08 
 
 72 
 
 10.08 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 11.68 
 
 .08 
 
 73 
 
 10.22 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 11.82 
 
 .08 
 
 74 
 
 10.36 
 
 50 V 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 11.96 
 
 .08 
 
 75 
 
 10.50 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 12.10 
 
 .08 
 
 76 
 
 10.64 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 12.24 
 
 .08 
 
 77 
 
 10.78 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 12.38 
 
 .08 
 
 • 78 
 
 10.92 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 12.52 
 
 .08 
 
 79 
 
 11.06 
 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 12.66 
 
 .08 
 
 80 
 
 11.20 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 12.90 
 
 08 
 
 6480 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 81 
 
 11.34 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.04 
 
 ~M 
 
 82 
 
 11.48 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.18 
 
 .08 
 
 83 
 
 11.62 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.32 
 
 .08 
 
 84 
 
 11.76 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.46 
 
 .08 
 
 85 
 
 11.90 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.60 
 
 .08 
 
 8>6 
 
 12.04 
 
 55 ■ 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.74 
 
 .08 
 
 87 
 
 12.18 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 13.88 . 
 
 .0,^ 
 
 88 
 
 12.32 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.02- 
 
 .0« 
 
 89 
 
 12.46 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.16 
 
 .08 
 
 90 
 
 12.60 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.35 
 
 08 
 
 7290 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 91 
 
 12.74 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.49 
 
 "08 
 
 92 
 
 12.88 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.63 
 
 08 
 
 93 
 
 13.02 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.77 
 
 08 
 
 94 
 
 13.16 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 14.91 
 
 08 
 
 95 
 
 13.30 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 15.10 
 
 08 
 
 96 
 
 13.44 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 15.2 4 
 
 08 
 
 97 
 
 13.58 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 15.3^ 
 
 08 
 
 98 
 
 13.72 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 15.52 
 
 08 
 
 99 
 
 13.86 
 
 65 
 
 40, 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 15.56 
 
 08 
 
 100 
 
 14.00 
 
 65 . 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 15.80 
 
 08 
 
 8100 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
80 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Labor Cost of Machine Composition 
 
 Ten Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Machine Composition, 
 3Iakeup, Lockup, Make-ready and Running:, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 Mach. Comp. 
 
 and L< 
 
 >ckup ] 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Cost 
 
 Added 
 
 Sq. 
 In. 
 
 A^ 
 
 
 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. ( 
 
 Cts. 
 
 ct.l '' 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 10 
 
 27 
 
 28 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.20 
 
 .08 
 
 520 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 11 
 
 30 
 
 28 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.23 
 
 .08 
 
 12 
 
 32 
 
 29 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.26 
 
 .08 
 
 13 
 
 35 
 
 29 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.29 
 
 .08 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.33 
 
 .08 
 
 15 
 
 41 
 
 30 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.36 
 
 .08 
 
 16 
 
 43 
 
 31 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.39 
 
 .08 
 
 17 
 
 46 
 
 31 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.42 
 
 .08 
 
 18 
 
 49 
 
 32 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.46 
 
 .08 
 
 19 
 
 51 
 
 32 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.48 
 
 .08 
 
 20 
 
 54 
 
 33 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.52 
 
 .08 
 
 1040 
 
 ems-^Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Bxcept 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 57 
 
 43 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 "Ti 
 
 1.75 
 
 .08 
 
 22 
 
 59 
 
 44 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.78 
 
 .08 
 
 23 
 
 62 
 
 44 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.81 
 
 .08 
 
 24 
 
 65 
 
 45 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.85 
 
 .08 
 
 25 
 
 68 
 
 45 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.88 
 
 .08 
 
 26 
 
 70 
 
 46 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.91 
 
 .08 
 
 27 
 
 73 
 
 46 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.94 
 
 .08 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 LO 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 1.98 
 
 .08 
 
 29 
 
 78 
 
 47 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.00 
 
 .08 
 
 30 
 
 81 
 
 48 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.04 
 
 .08 
 
 1560 
 
 ems— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 31 
 
 84 
 
 48 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.17 
 
 .08 
 
 32 
 
 86 
 
 49 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.20 
 
 .08 
 
 33 
 
 89 
 
 49 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.23 
 
 .08 
 
 34 
 
 92 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.27 
 
 .08 
 
 S5 
 
 95 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.30 
 
 .08 
 
 36 
 
 97 
 
 51 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.33 
 
 .08 
 
 37 
 
 1.00 
 
 51 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.36 
 
 .08 
 
 38 
 
 1.03 
 
 52 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.40 
 
 .08 
 
 39 
 
 1.06 
 
 52 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.43 
 
 .08 
 
 40 
 
 1.08 
 
 53 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.46 
 
 .08 
 
 2080 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 41 
 
 1.11 
 
 63 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.64 
 
 .08 
 
 42 
 
 1.13 
 
 64 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.67 
 
 .08 
 
 43 
 
 1.16 
 
 64 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.70 
 
 .08 
 
 44 
 
 1.19 
 
 65 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.74 
 
 .08 
 
 45 
 
 1.22 
 
 65 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.77 
 
 .08 
 
 46 
 
 1.24 
 
 66 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.80 
 
 .08 
 
 47 
 
 1.27 
 
 66 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.83 
 
 .08 
 
 48 
 
 1.30 
 
 67 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.87 
 
 .08 
 
 49 
 
 1.32 
 
 67 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.89 
 
 .08 
 
 50 
 
 1.36 
 
 68 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.94 
 
 .08 
 
 2600 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 51 
 
 1.38 
 
 68 
 
 SO 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.96 
 
 .08 
 
 52 
 
 1.40 
 
 69 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 2.99 
 
 .08 
 
 53 
 
 1.43 
 
 69 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.02 
 
 .08 
 
 54 
 
 1.46 
 
 70 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.06 
 
 ' .08 
 
 55 
 
 1.49 
 
 70 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.00 
 
 .08 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 81 
 
 Labor Cost of Hand Composition 
 
 Ten Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Hand Composition, 
 Makeup, Lockup, Make-ready and Running:, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 Hanii Comp. and Lockup Presswork 
 
 Cost Added 
 
 Sq. 
 
 -j^ 
 
 
 
 
 
 100 100 
 
 
 
 \ r~ 
 
 
 
 In. 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 10 
 
 82 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.67 
 
 08 
 
 520 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 11 
 
 90 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.75 
 
 08 
 
 12 
 
 98 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.83 
 
 08 
 
 13 
 
 1.07 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 1.92 
 
 08 
 
 14 
 
 1.16 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.01 
 
 08 
 
 15 
 
 1.23 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.08 
 
 08 
 
 16 
 
 1.31 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.16 
 
 08 
 
 17 
 
 1.39 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.24 
 
 08 
 
 18 
 
 1.48 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.33 
 
 08 
 
 19 
 
 1.56 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.41 
 
 08 
 
 20 
 
 1.65 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 2.50 
 
 08 
 
 1040 
 
 ems— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 1.72 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 SO 
 
 25 
 
 .2.72 
 
 08 
 
 22 
 
 1.80 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.80 
 
 08 
 
 23 
 
 1.89 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.8D 
 
 08 
 
 24 
 
 1.97 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 2.97 
 
 08 
 
 25 
 
 2.05 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.05 
 
 08 
 
 26 
 
 2.13 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.13 
 
 08 
 
 27 
 
 2.21 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.21 
 
 08 
 
 28 
 
 2.30 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.30 
 
 08 
 
 29 
 
 2.38 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.38 
 
 08 
 
 30 
 
 2.47 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 3.47 
 
 ii 
 
 1560 
 
 ems— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 31 
 
 2.54 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.69 
 
 "08 
 
 32 
 
 2.62 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.77 
 
 08 
 
 33 
 
 2.71 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.86 
 
 08 
 
 34 
 
 2.79 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.94 
 
 .08 
 
 35 
 
 2.87 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 4.02 
 
 .08 
 
 36 
 
 2.95 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 4.10 
 
 .08 
 
 37 
 
 3.03 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 4.18 
 
 .08 
 
 38 
 
 3.12 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 4.27 
 
 .08 
 
 39 
 
 3.20 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 4.35 
 
 .08 
 
 40 
 
 3.28 
 
 30 
 
 25 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 4.43 
 
 .08 
 
 2080 
 
 ems— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper 
 
 
 
 
 41 
 
 3.36 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.66 
 
 T08 
 
 42 
 
 3.44 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.74 
 
 .08 
 
 43 
 
 3.53 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.83 
 
 .08 
 
 44 
 
 3.61 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.91 
 
 .08 
 
 45 
 
 3.69 
 
 85 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.99 
 
 .08 
 
 46 
 
 3.77 
 
 35 
 
 SO 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.07 
 
 .08 
 
 47 
 
 3.85 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.15 
 
 .08 
 
 48 
 
 3.94 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.24 
 
 .08 
 
 49 
 
 4.02 
 
 35 
 
 SO 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.32 
 
 .08 
 
 50 
 
 4.10 
 
 35 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 5.40 
 
 .08 
 
 2600 
 
 ems— Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper 
 
 
 
 
 51 
 
 4.18 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 5.58 
 
 T08 
 
 52 
 
 4.26 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 5.66 
 
 .08 
 
 53 
 
 4.85 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 5.75 
 
 .08 
 
 54 
 
 4.43 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 5.87 
 
 .08 
 
 55 
 
 4.51 
 
 40 
 
 30 
 
 45 
 
 25 
 
 5.91 
 
 .08 
 
S2 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Labor Cost of Machine Composition 
 
 Ten Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Machine Composition, 
 ^Makeup, Lockup, Make-ready and Running, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s — Paper Not Included. 
 
 
 Mach. C 
 
 'omp. and Lc 
 
 ckup Presswork 
 
 Cost 
 
 Added 
 
 Sq. 
 In. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 100 
 cts. 
 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 Cts. 
 
 ct,l ^ 
 
 Cts. Cts. 
 
 56 
 
 1.51 
 
 71 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.12 
 
 .08 
 
 57 
 
 1.54 
 
 71 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.15 
 
 .08 
 
 58 
 
 1.57 
 
 72 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.19 
 
 .08- 
 
 59 
 
 1.59 
 
 72 
 
 30 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 3.21 
 
 .08 
 
 60 
 
 1.62 
 
 73 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.30 
 
 .08 
 
 3120 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 61 
 
 1.65 
 
 83 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 -5 
 
 3.43 
 
 .08 
 
 62 
 
 1.67 
 
 84 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.46 
 
 .08 
 
 63 
 
 1.70 
 
 84 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.49 
 
 .08 
 
 64 
 
 1.72 
 
 85 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.53 
 
 .08 
 
 65 
 
 1.76 
 
 85 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.56 
 
 .08 
 
 66 
 
 1.73 
 
 86 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.59 
 
 .08 
 
 67 
 
 1.81 
 
 86 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.62 
 
 .08 
 
 68 
 
 1.84 
 
 87 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.66 
 
 .08 
 
 69 
 
 1.86 
 
 87 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.68 
 
 .08 
 
 70 
 
 1.89 
 
 88 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.77 
 
 .08 
 
 3r»40 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 71 
 
 1.92 
 
 88 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.80 
 
 .08 
 
 ■72 
 
 1.94 
 
 89 
 
 34 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.83 
 
 .08 
 
 73 
 
 1.97 
 
 89 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.86 
 
 .08 
 
 74 
 
 2.00 
 
 SO 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.90 
 
 .08 
 
 75 
 
 2.03 
 
 90 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.93 
 
 .08 
 
 76 
 
 2.05 
 
 91 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.96 
 
 .08 
 
 77 
 
 2.08 
 
 91 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 3.99 
 
 . .08 
 
 78 
 
 2.11 
 
 92 
 
 '35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.03 
 
 .08 
 
 79 
 
 2.13 
 
 92 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.05 
 
 .08 
 
 80 
 
 2-.16 
 
 93 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 2 5 
 
 4.09 
 
 .08 
 
 4100 
 
 em.s — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 SI 
 
 2.11^ 
 
 1.03 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.22 
 
 .'OS 
 
 82 
 
 2.21 
 
 1.04 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.25 
 
 .08 
 
 83 
 
 2.24 
 
 1.04 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.28 
 
 .08 
 
 84 
 
 2.27 
 
 1.05 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.32 
 
 .08 
 
 85 
 
 2.30 
 
 1.05 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 ■4.35 
 
 .08 
 
 86 
 
 2.32 
 
 1.06 
 
 35 . 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 ■ 4.38 
 
 .08 
 
 87 
 
 2.35 
 
 1.06 
 
 • 35 . 
 
 , 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.41 
 
 .08 
 
 88 
 
 2.38 
 
 1.07 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.45 
 
 .08 
 
 89 
 
 2.40 
 
 1.07 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.47 
 
 .08 
 
 90 
 
 2.43 
 
 1.08 
 
 35 
 
 40 ■ 
 
 25 
 
 4.51 
 
 .08 
 
 46S0 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 bl 
 
 2.46 
 
 l.OS 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.54 
 
 .08 
 
 92 
 
 2.48 
 
 1.09 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.57 
 
 .08 
 
 93 
 
 2.51 
 
 1.09 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.60 
 
 .08 
 
 94 
 
 2,54 
 
 1.10 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.64 
 
 .08 
 
 95 
 
 2.56 
 
 1.10 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.66 
 
 .08 
 
 96 
 
 2.59 
 
 1.11 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.70 
 
 .08 
 
 97 
 
 2.62 
 
 1.11 
 
 35 . 
 
 40 
 
 •25 ■ 
 
 4.73 
 
 • .OS- 
 
 . 98 
 
 ^ 2.65 
 
 1.12 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.77 
 
 .08 
 
 9-9 
 
 2.67 
 
 1.12 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.79 
 
 .08 
 
 100 
 
 2.70 
 
 1.13 
 
 35 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 4.83 
 
 .08 
 
 5200 
 
 ems — Labor Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper 
 
 
 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 83 
 
 Labor Cost of Hand Composition 
 
 Ten Point Square Inch Labor Cost of Hand Composition, 
 Malieup, Lockup, 3Ialie-reacly and Running, 100 Copies 
 and Added 100s— Paper Not Included. 
 
 Sq. 
 In. 
 
 56 
 57 
 58 
 59 
 60 
 
 Hand Comp. and Locliup Presswork 
 
 Cts. 
 
 4.59 
 4.67 
 4.76 
 4.84 
 4.92 
 
 Cts. 
 
 40 
 40 
 40 
 40 
 40 
 
 Cts. 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 
 Cts. 
 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 
 45 
 45 
 
 Cts. 
 
 . 25 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 
 2 5 
 
 Cost 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 5.99 
 6.07 
 6.16 
 6.24 
 6.32 
 
 Added 
 100 
 Cts. 
 
 08 
 08 
 08 
 08 
 08 
 
 3120 ems — Labor Cost Except Paper. 
 
 61 
 62 
 63 
 64 
 65 
 66 
 67 
 68 
 69 
 70 
 
 5.00 
 5.0§ 
 5.17 
 5.25 
 5.33 
 5.41 
 5.49 
 5.58 
 5.66 
 5.75 
 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 45 
 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 35 
 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 
 71 
 
 72. 
 
 73 
 
 74 
 
 75 
 
 76 
 
 77- 
 
 78 
 
 79 
 
 80 
 
 5.82 
 5.90 
 5.99 
 6.07 
 6.15 
 6.23 
 6.31 
 6.40 
 6.48 
 6.56 
 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 
 .5a 
 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 35.. 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 35 
 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 5.0 
 . 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 
 ■ 25 
 25 
 
 25 
 ..25 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 
 6.55 
 6.63 
 6.72 
 6.80 
 6.88 
 6.96 
 7.04 
 7.13 
 .7.21 
 7.29 
 
 7.50 
 7.59 
 
 7:67 
 
 7.91 
 8.00 
 8.08 
 8.16 
 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 
 3640 ems — Labor Cost E^xeept Paper. 
 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 .08 
 
 4160 ems — Labor Cost Except Paper. 
 
 81 
 
 6.G4 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 8.3 4 
 
 08 
 
 82 
 
 6.72 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 8.42 
 
 08 
 
 83 
 
 6.81 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 8.51 
 
 08 
 
 84 
 
 6.89 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 8.59 
 
 08 
 
 85 
 
 6.97 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 8.67 
 
 08 
 
 .86 
 
 7.05 
 
 .55- 
 
 40... 
 
 ...50 
 
 2& 
 
 8.75 
 
 08 
 
 87 
 
 7.13 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 8.83 
 
 08 
 
 88 
 
 7.22 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25- 
 
 8.92 
 
 .08 
 
 89 
 
 7.30 
 
 55 . 
 
 40 
 
 50. 
 
 25 
 
 9.00 
 
 08 
 
 90 
 
 7.38 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 . 
 
 25 
 
 9.13 
 
 08 
 
 4680 
 
 ems — Labor 
 
 Cost 
 
 Except 
 
 Paper. 
 
 
 
 
 91 
 
 7.46 ■ 
 
 60 
 
 4 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 9.21 
 
 08 
 
 92 
 
 7.54. 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 9.29 
 
 08 
 
 93 
 
 7.63 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 .9.38 
 
 08 
 
 94 
 
 7.71 
 
 60 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 9.46 
 
 08 
 
 95 
 
 7.79 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 . 
 
 25 
 
 9.59 
 
 08 
 
 96 
 
 - 7.8T 
 
 65 
 
 40 ■■ 
 
 "-50 
 
 2-5 
 
 9.67 
 
 .08 
 
 97 
 
 7.95 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 9.75 
 
 08 
 
 98 
 
 8.04 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 5"0 
 
 25 
 
 9.84 
 
 08 
 
 99 
 
 8.12 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 • 
 
 25 
 
 9.-92 
 
 08 
 
 100 
 
 8.20 
 
 65 
 
 40 
 
 50 
 
 25 
 
 10.00 
 
 08 
 
 5200 ems — Labor Cost Except Paper. 
 
84 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
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 g The two pages across represent 52 square inches. 
 
 S A sheet of paper the size of this paper page is figured as 
 g costing 44 cents per 1000 slieets of cut paper, and will contain 
 I up to 35 square inches of type. 
 
 I See next page for further explanation. 
 
 I HAND AND MACHINE PRICES FOR COMPLETE 
 
 WORK. 
 
 Eight Point Measurement. 
 1 »q. In. hand set 12.5 cto.— 1 8q. In. machine set 3.5 cts. 
 
 Square Cost Price Percentage Sales Price Added 
 
 Indies 1000 Copies Added 1000 Copies 100s 
 
 Paper cost at 44 cents per lOOO cut. 
 
 10 Hand . . . $3.23 $0.65 $3.88 $0.13 
 
 10 Machine 2.26 .45 2.71 .13 
 
 15 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 3.93 
 
 .79 
 
 4.72 
 
 .13 
 
 15 
 
 Machine 
 
 2.56 
 
 .51 
 
 3.07 
 
 .13 
 
 20 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 4.86 
 
 .97 
 
 5.83 
 
 .15 
 
 20 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 2.94 
 
 .59 
 
 3.53 
 
 .15 
 
 25 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 5.66 
 
 1.13 
 
 6.79 
 
 .15 
 
 25 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 3.34 
 
 .67 
 
 4.01 
 
 .15 
 
 30 
 
 Hand... 
 
 6.36 
 
 1.27 
 
 7.63 
 
 .15 
 
 30 
 
 Machine 
 
 3.64 
 
 .73 
 
 4.37 
 
 .15 
 
 35 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 7.21 
 
 1.44 
 
 8.65 
 
 .15 
 
 35 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 3.94 
 
 .79 
 
 4.73 
 
 .15 
 
 
 Paper cost at 72 cents per 
 
 1000 cut. 
 
 
 40 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 7.91 
 
 1.58 
 
 9.49 
 
 .15 
 
 40 
 
 Machine 
 
 4.24 
 
 .85 
 
 5.09 
 
 .15 
 
 45 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 9.07 
 
 1.81 
 
 10.88 
 
 .16 
 
 45 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 4.80 
 
 .96 
 
 5.76 
 
 .16 
 
 50 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 9.77 
 
 1.95 
 
 11.72 
 
 .16 
 
 50 
 55 
 55 
 60 
 60 
 
 65 
 65 
 
 Machine 
 Hand. .. 
 3Iachine 
 Hand. .. 
 Machine 
 Hand. .. 
 3Iachine 
 
 5.00 
 10.57 
 
 5.21 
 11.27 
 
 5.45 
 12.12 
 
 5.66 
 
 1.00 
 2.11 
 1.04 
 2.25 
 1.09 
 2.42 
 1.13 
 
 6.00 
 12.68 
 
 6.25 
 13.52 
 
 6.54 
 14.54 
 
 6.79 
 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 85 
 
 iaOCKKKKK}eH30CKKKK3CKKKKKKH30lKXXK}OQOOO{KH300C}0£K>000000€K300C}aDO{KKK>0^ 
 
 Quick Figures for Small Work i 
 
 The first column represents square inches in sequences of | 
 I five. I 
 
 The second column is the calculated co.5t price of composi- 
 I tion, makeup and lockup, make-ready, press-running and paper 
 I for 1000 copies, 
 
 I The third column is the per cent of profit to be added. 
 
 The fourth column is the total price for 1000 copies of the 
 I completed work. 
 
 And the last column is the selling price of added or re- 
 ! duced 100s. 
 
 HAND AND MACHINE PRICES FOR COMPLETE 
 
 WORK. 
 
 Ten Point Measurement. 
 1 sq« In. hand set 8.2 cts.— 1 sq. tn. machine set 2.7 cts* 
 
 ' Square Cost Price Percentage Sales Price 
 
 i Inches 1000 Copies Added 1000 Copies 
 
 j Paper exist at 44 cents per lOOO cut. 
 
 \ 10 Hand . . . $2.65 $0.53 $3.18 
 
 1 10 Machine 2^8 .44 2.62 
 
 Added 
 100s 
 
 >.13 
 .13 
 
 15 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 3.00 
 
 .61 
 
 3.67 
 
 .13 
 
 15 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 2.34 
 
 .47 
 
 2.81 
 
 .13 
 
 20 
 
 Hand... 
 
 3.66 
 
 .73 
 
 4.49 
 
 .15 
 
 20 
 
 Machine 
 
 2.68 
 
 .54 
 
 3.22 
 
 .15 
 
 25 
 
 Hand... 
 
 4.21 
 
 .84 
 
 5.05 
 
 .15 
 
 25 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 3.04 
 
 .61 
 
 3.65 
 
 .15 
 
 30 
 
 Hand... 
 
 4.63 
 
 .93 
 
 5.56 
 
 .15 
 
 30 
 
 Machine 
 
 3.17 
 
 .63 
 
 3.80 
 
 .15 
 
 35 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 5.18 
 
 1.04 
 
 6.22 
 
 .15 
 
 35 
 
 Machine 
 
 3.46 
 
 .69 
 
 4.15 
 
 .15 
 
 
 Paper cost at 72 cents per lOOO cut. 
 
 
 40 
 
 Hand . . . 
 
 5.59 
 
 1.12 
 
 6.71 
 
 .15 
 
 40 
 
 Machine 
 
 3.62 
 
 .72 
 
 4.34 
 
 .15 
 
 45 
 
 Hand... 
 
 6.46 
 
 1.29 
 
 7.75 
 
 .16 
 
 45 
 
 Machine 
 
 4.24 
 
 .85 
 
 5.09 
 
 .16 
 
 50 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 e.S7 
 
 1..^7 
 
 8.24 
 
 .16 
 
 50 
 
 Machine 
 
 4.41 
 
 55 
 
 Hand... 
 
 7.38 
 
 55 
 
 Machine 
 
 4.56 
 
 60 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 7.79 
 
 60 
 
 Machine 
 
 4.77 
 
 65 
 
 Hand... 
 
 8.35 
 
 65 
 
 Machine 
 
 5.03 
 
 .88 
 1.48 
 
 .91 
 1.56 
 
 .95 
 1.67 
 1.01 
 
 5.29 
 8.86 
 5.47 
 9.35 
 5.72 
 9.02 
 6.04 
 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 .16 
 
86 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 DQQOCOCGaCK3DGC£K3DOOOtK>0O£HHK3O£HK30GOOO£H3QOOOOOOiK}IKHHMKH300£3{KKK3£^ 
 
 i Quick Figures for Small Work I 
 
 g This time-saving table provides all the data for figuring § 
 I off-hand any job running up to 100 square Inches, to be run on | 
 I quarter-medium press. Each of the spaces enclosed in this | 
 Q page represent three square inches or eighteen inches, of type o 
 g in the printed page. g 
 
 g The whole page with the margins equals 26 sq. inches. S 
 
 1 The two pages across represent 52 square inches. 
 
 1 A sheet of paper the size of thts paper page is figured as 
 costing 44 cents per 1000 sheets of cut paper, and will contain 
 j up to 35 square inches of type. 
 
 See next page for further explanation. 
 I HAXD AND MACHIXE PRICES FOR C03IPL.ETE 
 
 S \%'ORK. 
 
 I Eight Point Measurement. 
 
 5 1 eq. In. hand set 12.5 cts.— 1 8q. In. machine set 3.5 cts. 
 
 § Square Cost Price Percentage Sales Price Added 
 I Inches 1000 Copies Added 1000 Copies 100s 
 I Paper cost at $1.05 per lOOO cut. 
 g 70 Hand... 13.17 2.63 15.80 ^ 
 
 70 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.21 
 
 1.24 
 
 7.35 
 
 .22 
 
 75 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 13.S7 
 
 2.77 
 
 16.64 
 
 .22 
 
 75 
 
 3Iachlne 
 
 6.42 
 
 1.28 
 
 7.70 
 
 .22 
 
 SO 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 14.67 
 
 2.93 
 
 17.60 
 
 .22 
 
 SO 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.61 
 
 1.32 
 
 7.99 
 
 .22 
 
 85 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 15.37 
 
 3.07 
 
 1S.44 
 
 .22 
 
 S5 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.S2 
 
 1.36 
 
 S.IS 
 
 •>«> 
 
 90 Hand... 16.12 3.22 19.34 .22 
 
 90 3Iachlne 7.01 1.40 8.41 .22 
 
 95 Hand... 16.87 3.37 20.24 .22 
 
 95 3Iachine 7.21 1.44 8.65 .22 
 
 100 Hand... 17.57 3.51 21.08 .22 
 
 100 Machine 7.41 1.48 8.89 .22 
 
 The Use of the Labor Cost Tables 
 
 § The estimator, whether the boss, the foreman, the journey- 
 
 r 
 
 S man. or a special hired to keep the wheels moving, has here 
 I ready to his hand the most complete tables ever originated for 
 g determining the labor cost of hand or machine composition. 
 
 o 
 
 I They are made to cover & and 10 point only, and up to 100 sq. 
 § inches, they ought to be considered standard for cost estimates. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 87 
 
 Quick Figures for Small Work I 
 
 j The first column represents square inches in sequences of g 
 I five. I 
 
 i The second column is the calculated co^t price of composi- | 
 I tion, makeup and lockup, make-ready, press-runningr and paper | 
 I for 1000 copies. I 
 
 I The third column is the per cent of profit to be added. g 
 
 The fourth column is the total price for 1000 copies of the § 
 I completed work. § 
 
 And the last column is the selling price of added or re- 1 
 ducedlOOs. I 
 
 HAND AND MACHINE PRICES FOR COMPLETE S 
 V^ORK. 
 
 Ten Point Measurement. 
 1 8q. in. hand set 8.S cts.— 1 sq. in. machine set 2.7 cts. 
 
 I Square Cost Price Percentage Sales Price Added I 
 
 Inches 1000 Copies Added 1000 Copies 100s 
 
 Paper cost at $1.05 per lOOO cut. 
 
 70 Hand . . . 9.00 1.81 10.S7 .22 
 
 70 
 
 Macliine 
 
 5.54 
 
 1.11 
 
 6.65 
 
 .22 
 
 75 
 
 Hand . . . 
 
 9.52 
 
 1.90 
 
 11.42 
 
 .22 
 
 75 
 
 Machine 
 
 5.70 
 
 1.14 
 
 6.84 
 
 .22 
 
 80 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 9.93 
 
 1.99 
 
 11.92 
 
 .22 
 
 SO 
 
 3Iachine 
 
 5.86 
 
 1.17 
 
 7.03 
 
 .22 
 
 85 
 
 Hand... 
 
 10.44 
 
 2.09 
 
 12.53 
 
 .22 
 
 85 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.12 
 
 2 o«> 
 
 7.34 
 
 .22 
 
 90 
 
 Hand... 
 
 10.90 
 
 2.18 
 
 13.08 
 
 o*> 
 
 90 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.28 
 
 1.26 
 
 7.54 
 
 .22 
 
 95 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 11.36 
 
 2.27 
 
 13.63 
 
 .22 
 
 95 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.43 
 
 1.29 
 
 7.72 
 
 .22 
 
 100 
 
 Hand. .. 
 
 11.77 
 
 2.35 
 
 14.12 
 
 .22 
 
 100 
 
 Machine 
 
 6.60 
 
 1.32 
 
 7.92 
 
 .22 
 
 The Use of Quick Figures 
 
 lor Small 
 
 Work 
 
 i With ttie aid of a foot rule, the boss, the foreman, the l 
 \ journeyman, or the customer himself can figure the labor and \ 
 \ paper cost of any job of printing within the limit of 100 square I 
 ] inches. | 
 
 \ The prices are for 1000 copies and added 100s, and if there [ 
 I are less than 1000 copies, reduce the selling- price by sub- t 
 I tracting the number of hundreds less than 1000. 1 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Abstracts of Title. 200 Added 
 
 Page 105. Copies 100 
 
 One page, machine, 8 pt $ 7.02 .32 
 
 Added pages. 8 pt 7.00 .32 
 
 One page, machine, lO pt 5.82 .32 
 
 Added pages, 10 pt 5.80 .32 
 
 Advertising Programs. 200 Added 
 
 Pages 105 to 109. Copies 100 
 
 Four pages, 8x11. machine, 8 pt $ 37.51 
 
 Four pages. 8x11. machine, 10 pt 26.59 
 
 Four pages, 934x1 2>^, machine, 8 pt 44.12 
 
 Four pagss, 9^^x1234. machine, 10 pt 30.86 
 
 Four pages, 10^x14. machine, 8 pt 57.92 
 
 Four pages, 10^x14, machine, 10 pt 40.19 
 
 Eight pages, 8x11. machine, 8 pt 66.46 .68 
 
 Eight pages, 8x11, machine, 10 pt 44.62 .68 
 
 Eight pages, 9^x12%, machine, 8 pt 83.50 .72 
 
 Eight pages. 9Hxl2H, machine. 10 pt 56.88 .72 
 
 Eight pages, 1034x14, machine, 8 pt 107.92 .82 
 
 Eight pages, 10)^x14, machine, 10 pt 73.16 .82 
 
 Announcemeiits. 200 Added 
 
 Pages 110 and 111. Copies 100 
 
 On cards up to 4x5 inches, 8 pt $ 3.42 
 
 On cards up to 4x5 Inches. 10 pt 2.82 
 
 In good style with envelopes. 8 pt 9.42 
 
 In good style with envelopes. 10 pt 7.68 
 
 Four pages. 4Hx5H, 8 pt 8.92 
 
 Four pages, 4Hx5K, 10 pt 5.86 
 
 Announcements, Weddin^i. 50 Added 
 
 Page 110 Copies 50 
 
 Invitations, 53^x634, envelopes, type $ 4.35 1.25 
 
 Invitations, 6x7Ji, envelopes, type 4.S0 1.60 
 
 Bank Printing. 
 
 Pages 112, 113. 
 
 Check Books for Depositors, printed in bulk in lots of 
 
 5,400 115.98 
 
 In lots of 11,000 23.04 
 
 There is a charge for plates in this order of $5.50. 
 
 Counter checks without stubs. 4.300 $ 6.96 
 
 Added 1000s 58 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 89 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Bank Prlntlnil 
 
 Page 113. 
 
 Checks with vouchers attached, 250 in one book $ 9.75 
 
 With 500 in book 10.78 
 
 Private Check Books for firms, 1000 10.45 
 
 Added books of 1,000 5.56 
 
 Deposit Slips, 5000, in stock form $ 3.69 
 
 10,000 6.91 
 
 20,000 13.34 
 
 Page 114. 
 
 500 in one boolc 
 3x8H 3x12 
 
 Individual, lodge, or society check books $ 4.16 
 
 Added books of 100 29 
 
 4.98 
 
 1000 Checks 
 
 10 bks. 
 
 Checks, drafts or orders in single books S 6.29 
 
 Added 1000s 3.17 
 
 On Bankers' Safety paper add $1.00 per 1000 
 checks. 
 
 20 bks. 
 5.81 
 2.69 
 
 Added 
 
 1,000 
 
 Bills of Fare. 1,000 
 
 Eights of folio $4.17 1.35 
 
 Eights of royal 4.90 1.45 
 
 Two-ply card 8.90 2.35 
 
 Restaurant 7x11, 4 ply card 10.38 3.30 
 
 500 
 
 Bill Heads, Ruled Stock. 
 
 Page 115. 
 
 6s, 14-lb. cap at 10c $ 3.27 
 
 4s. 14-lb. cap at 10c 3.39 
 
 3s, 14-lb. cap at 10c 3.50 
 
 2s, 14-lb. cap at lOc 3.80 
 
 Added 
 1,000 1,000 
 
 3.96 I.Q2 
 
 4.20 1.86 
 
 4.50 2.00 
 
 5.05 2.50 
 500 assorted per 100, 6s, 66c; 4s, 68c; 3s, 70c; 2s, 76c. 
 
 Bill Heads. 
 
 5,000 
 
 Added 
 1,000 
 
 For grocers, etc., 4x5 $ 5.34 
 
 For grocers, etc., 4Kx8 7.14 
 
 .62 
 .91 
 
 Blanks wltb Rulini^ and Backing. 
 
 1,000 
 
 Added 
 1.000 
 
 Half-folio $ 13.80 5.10 
 
 Halfcap 11.20 4.00 
 
 Quarterfolio 8.05 3.12 
 
90 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Blank Forms, Without Ruling Added 
 
 Pages 116 and 117. 200 lOO 
 
 H alf cap, 8Hxl4, handset, one page $ 10.42 .37 
 
 Half cap, 8Hxl4, handset, two pages 19.86 .37 
 
 Qr. cap, 8Kx7, handset, 10 pt 4.60 .32 
 
 Qr. folio, SKxll, handset, 10 pt 7.27 .36 
 
 Full cap, 14x17, machine, 3 pages 19.26 .78 
 
 Full cap, 14x17, machine, 4 pages 23.15 .78 
 
 Half cap, 8Hxl4, machine, 1 page 6.85 .41 
 
 Half cap, 834x14. machine, 2 pages 12.18 .41 
 
 Half folio, 11x17, machine, 1 page 11.63 .6Q 
 
 Half folio, 11x17, machine, 2 pages 19.40 .66 
 
 Folio, 17x22, machine, 3 pages 28.14 1.16 
 
 Folio, 17x22, machine, 4 pages 34.72 1.16 
 
 Blank Books with Duplicates. Added 
 
 Pages 119 and 120 1000 1,000 
 
 One form on a sheet, H cap or ar. royal $ 9.92 6.98 
 
 Two forms on a sheet, % cap or qr. royal 8.09 4.80 
 
 Three forms on a % sheet, cap or Qr. royal 7.97 4.45 
 
 One form on a sheet, full cap or royal 19.23 10.93 
 
 Two forms on a seeet, full cap or royal 14.68 7.54 
 
 Three forms on a sheet, full cap or royal 13.52 6.74 
 
 Four forms on o sheet, full cap or royal 12.83 6.41 
 
 Blank Books with Carbon Duplicates. 1,000 Added 
 
 Page 120. Forms 1.000 
 
 One form on a half sheet of D. C S 27.38 17.18 
 
 Two forms on a half sheet of D. C 21.37 12.13 
 
 Three forms on a half sheet of D. C 18.35 10.05 
 
 Four forms on a half sheet of D. C 17.80 9.28 
 
 Blank Books. Added 
 
 Pages 36 and 37. 300 pps. 100 pps 
 
 No. 1 Ledger paper. Ends and bands 
 
 Flat cap, with printed headings $ 12.38 1.60 
 
 Demy, with printed headings 14.83 1.70 
 
 Medium, with printed headings n.45 2.40 
 
 Double Demy, with printed headings 26.34 2.35 
 
 Double Medium, with printed headings 32.48 3.10 
 
 Index and canvas covers to be added, 
 pages 36 and 37. 
 
 See 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 91 
 
 QUICK FIGURES 
 
 Blotting Pads. 1,000 Added 
 
 Page 121. ^_ i;O0O 
 
 12 to a sheet (4x934) inches 
 
 801b. stock $4.30 2.35 
 
 1001b. stock 4.63 2.70 
 
 1201b. stock 5.00 3.05 
 
 120 lb. enamel one side 6.56 4.10 
 
 18 to a sheet (3x8 inches) 
 
 801b. stock $ 3.48 1.68 
 
 1001b. stock 3.73 1.93 
 
 1201b. stock 3.92 2.12 
 
 120 lb. enamel one side 4.65 2.95 
 
 iBonds and Loan Notes, Printed Forms. 100 Added 
 
 Page 122. 100 
 
 Half sheet folio or less, 10 coupons $15.78 2.^ 
 
 Bonds and Loan Notes, Lithograph form— 
 
 With ten coupons $33.00 6.00 
 
 With twenty coupons 36.00 6.00 
 
 With thirty coupons 39.00 6.00 
 
 With forty coupons 42.00 6.00 
 
 With sixty coupons 48.00 6.00 
 
 Books or Pamphlets. 200 Added 
 
 Pages 123 to 133. 100 
 
 Type page 2>^x4 inches, 3 point, machine — 
 
 lOpages $17.36 .73 
 
 24 pages 22.76 .88 
 
 32pages 28.10 1.54 
 
 Cover to be added 3.53 .32 
 
 Type page 3x5 inches, 8 point, machine— 
 
 8 pages $11.29 .53 
 
 16 pages 20.01 .70 
 
 32 pages 37.54 1,18 
 
 Cover to be added 3.56 .34 
 
 Type page 334x6 inches, 8 point, machine— 
 
 16 pages S 25.13 .73 
 
 24 pages 36.58 1.02 
 
 32 pages 46.63 1.71 
 
 Cover to be added 8.70 .41 
 
 Type page 4x53^ inches, 10 point, machine— 
 
 Spages $12.00 .55 
 
 16 pages 21.40 .73 
 
 32 pages 44.44 1.44 
 
 Cover to be added 3.67 .38 ♦ 
 
92 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 QUICK FIGURES 
 
 Pagres 123 to 133 200 Added 
 
 Type page 4x7 inches, 10 point, machine— 100 
 
 Spaces $15.20 .65 
 
 IGpag-es 26.80 .94 
 
 32 pages 53.05 1.90 
 
 Cover to be added 4.39 .44 
 
 Tsrpe pag-e 5x8^ inches, 10 point, machine— 
 
 8 pagres $ 19.48 .68 
 
 16 pages 34.76 
 
 32 pages ! 68.00 
 
 Cover to be added 4 .75 
 
 Type page 634x9H inches, catalogue page 1,000 
 Page 133. Copies 
 
 8 p ages $ 54.35 
 
 . I6pages 107.68 
 
 Added 8 pages 51.89 
 
 Cover to be added 15.30 
 
 8 pages $ 61.04 
 
 16 pages 121.07 
 
 Added 8 pages 58.22 
 
 Cover to be added 17.81 
 
 Type page 8 1-6x12 inches, catalogue page— 
 
 8 pages $ 74.82 
 
 16 pages 148.62 
 
 Added 8 pages 71.46 
 
 Cover to be added 19.02 
 
 Type page 4x6^, special estimate for 32 pages 
 two forms of 16s on both sides of a sheet of 
 22x32 enamel book, 60 lb., costing 10 cents. 
 
 200 
 
 Page 127. Copies 
 
 32 pages 8 point $ 80.04 
 
 32pages 10 point 72.05 
 
 Cover not figured in these prices. 
 
 Ma^zlne Monthly. 
 
 Page 133. 1.000 
 
 Type page 6%x9V^ inches 
 
 16 pages 8 point, machine $ 63.72 
 
 16 pages 10 point, machine 55.27 
 
 A four page cover will add to first 1,000, $10,00, 
 and added 1,000s. $5.00 
 
 Type page, 9xl2V^ inches 
 
 16 pages 8 point $105.10 
 
 16 pages 10 point S9.25 
 
 A four page cover will add to first 1,000, $21.50, 
 and for added 1000 $6-20 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 93 
 
 QUICK FIGURES 
 
 Gardis Businose and Eatertainment. 
 ($2.00 Stock.) 
 
 Added 
 
 No. of Cards Stock 500 1.000 100 
 
 to a sheet Cost 
 
 No. 72 S .55 $2.49 2.49 .13 
 
 No. 0:3 .38 2.42. 2.96, .13 
 
 No. 55 AQ 2.48 3.03 .14 
 
 No. 43 .50 2.51 3.10 .15 
 
 No, 42 .58 2.55 3.17 .16 
 
 No.ar. .70 2.60 3.27 .17 
 
 Cards* , Btislnees. ($3.00 Stock.) 
 
 No.r2 $.54 $2.52 3.12 .15 
 
 No. 63 .58 2.54 3.16 .16 
 
 No. 55 .68 2.60 3.26 .17 
 
 No. 48 .76 2.65 3.34 .18 
 
 No. 42 .86 2.70 3.44 .19 
 
 N0.35 1.04 2.80 3.62 .20 
 
 Cards, Business. ($4.00 Stock.) 
 
 No. 72 $.72 $2.59 3.30 .17 
 
 No. 63 .77 2.62 3.35 .18 
 
 N0.55 .91 2.70 3.49 .19 
 
 No.48 1.01 '2.76 3.59 .20 
 
 No.42 1.15 2.84 3.73 .21 
 
 N0.35 1.39 -2.67 3.27 .24 
 
 Cards, Busiaese. ($5.00 Stock.) 
 
 No 72 $.90 S2.67 3.40 .19 
 
 No. 63 .96 2.70 3.55 .20 
 
 Wo. 55 1.14 2.80 3.78 .21 
 
 No.48 1.26 2.87 3.90 .23 
 
 No.42 1.44 2.97 4.08 .24 
 
 No. 35 1.74 3.13 4.38 . .27 
 
 Cards, Business, Round Corner, Extra Grado. Added 
 
 (Page 136) 500 1000 lOOO 
 
 No. 88, selling' $0.72 $2.58 3 30 1.44 
 
 No. 63, selling- .IK) 2.67 3.48 1.62 
 
 No. 55, selling 1.02 2.73 3.60 1.74 
 
 No. 48, selling' 1.14 2.79 3.73 1.86 
 
 No. 36. selling 1.26 2.85 3.84 1.98 
 
 For colored ink add 50 cents to any order. 
 
 Printing- in two colors add for 50J, $2.00. and added 100s. 10c. 
 
 Printing both sides add for 500, $2.00 and added lOOs, 8 cents- 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Added 
 100 
 
 1.26 
 1.32 
 1.38 
 1.44 
 1.56 
 1.74 
 
 Added 
 100 
 
 4.00 
 
 200 
 
 1.25 
 
 .97 
 
 .78 
 
 .60 
 
 Added 
 
 100 
 
 QUICK FIGURES 
 
 Gar«l8f Business, Round Gorn«r, Fair Quality. 
 
 1,000 
 
 No. 88, selling $0-54 $2.48 
 
 No. 70, selling .60 2.52 
 
 No. 63, selling .66 2.56 
 
 No. 55, selling .72 2.58 
 
 No. 48, selling .84 2.64 
 
 No. 36, selling 1.02 2.73 
 
 Cards, Lar^e Display, 6 Ply. 
 
 (Page 137) 100 
 
 Full sheet 22x28 $12.30 
 
 Half sheet, 14x22 8.36 
 
 Third sheet, 9Hx22 6 48 
 
 Quarter sheet, llxli, 6 ply 4.48 
 
 Sixth sheet, 9^x11, 6 ply 3.95 
 
 Eighth sheet, 7x11 3.62 
 
 Certificates of Stock. 100 
 
 Lithographed borders $9.18 
 
 Certificates of Deposit. 
 
 1000 
 
 Fours of royal $9-36 
 
 Cbeclc Blanks for Depositors 
 
 (Page 112) • 11000 
 
 Held in stock S23.04 
 
 Private Cbeck Books for Firms 1000 
 
 Checks 
 
 Two on $10.45 
 
 Four on , 11.05 
 
 Cbecks Book for Lodges and Societies 500 
 
 (Page 117) Checks 
 
 Size 3x8^, in single books S4.16 
 
 Size 3x12, in single books 4.98 
 
 Checks with Voucher Attached 
 
 (Page 113) 
 
 Size 7x11 
 
 Checks or Drafts in Single Books 
 
 20 books S6.29 
 
 10 books .... 5.81 
 
 1.68 
 
 Added 
 1000 
 
 4.74 
 
 Added 
 1000 
 
 1.37 
 
 Added 
 1000 
 
 5.56 
 5.56 
 
 Added 
 100 
 
 .29 
 .32 
 
 250 
 
 500 
 
 $9.17 
 
 10.78 
 
 
 Added 
 
 1000 
 
 1000 
 
 $3.17 
 2.69 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 95 
 
 QUICK FIGURES 
 
 circulars Added 
 
 (Pa^e 149) 1000 1000 
 
 Haif-letter, or J^ of folio, 8 pt. hand set S11.34 2.40 
 
 Half-letter, or 14 of folio, 10 pt. hand set 8. 12 2.40 
 
 Folded note, machine set, 1 page 4.98 2.75 
 
 Folded note, machine set, 10 pt., 2 pages 0.96 3.06 
 
 Folded note, machine set, 10 pt., 3 pages 8.40 3.06 
 
 Folded note, machine set, 10 pt., 4 pages 9.84 3.06 
 
 Folded letter, machine set, 10 pt., 1 page 9.66 4.50 
 
 Folded letter, machine set, 10 pt., 2 pages 15.06 4.50 
 
 Folded letter, machine set, 10 pt., 3 page.s 10.26 4.50 
 
 Folded letter, machine set, 10 pt., 4 page.i 23.46 4.50 
 
 Typewriter, hand set, 1 page • 5.82 2.50 
 
 Typewriter, hand set, 2 pages 9.24 2.70 
 
 Typewriter, hand set, 3 pages 15.30 4.40 
 
 Typewriter, hand set, 4 pages 18.18 4.44 
 
 Goitimutation Tickets. Added 
 
 Page 137. 1,000 l.COO 
 
 For restaurants, etc ' $ 4 00 2-30 
 
 GontplalntSp Contracts* etc. Added, 
 
 (Page 143) 100 Copies 100 
 
 One page, machine, 10 pt $6.89 .65 
 
 Two pages, machine, 10 pt 12.70 .72 
 
 Three pages, machine, 10 pt 20.46 1.40 
 
 Four pages, machine, 10 pt 26.03 1.40 
 
 Delivery Books* In Duplicate. Added 
 
 Page 144. 10 bks. 10 bks. 
 
 16s Manilla, for carbon $ 5.29 2.17 
 
 16s Manilla, 6x9, in duplicate 5.32 2 48 
 
 Delivery Sheets. Added 
 
 Page 144. 1,000 1,000 
 
 M royal or folio, duplicate $ 5.44 2.72 
 
 H royal of folio, triplicate 6.54 3.96 
 
 Dodgers— See Hand Bills. 
 
 Envelopes. Added 
 
 Page 145. 1,000 1,000 
 
 6H No. 2, XX wood $ 2.52 1.56 
 
 6HNo. 2, rag 3.12 2.16 
 
 6H Linen. XX 3.36 2.40 
 
 10 No. 2. XX rag 3.84 2.88 
 
 llNo.2, XXrag .' 4.56 3.60 
 
 6 Manilla, XXX50 2.40 1.44 
 
 6H Manilla, XXX50 2.52 1.65 
 
96 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Envelopes Folders 
 
 (Page 141) 1000 
 
 One pag-e hand set, 8 pt. (634 env.) S4.36 
 
 One page both sides, 8 pt. (634 en V.) 6.50 
 
 One page hand set, 10 pt. (634 env.) 3.20 
 
 One page both sides. 10 pt. (6H env.) , 4.40 
 
 Four pages, machine, 8 pt. (QVz env.) 7.80 
 
 Four pages, machine, 10 pt. (634 env. ) 7.24 
 
 Six pages, machine, 8 pt. (634 env.) 9.23 
 
 Six pages, machine, 10 pt. (634 env.) 7.79 
 
 Eight pages, machine, 8 pt. (634 env.) 12.02 
 
 Eight pages, machine, 10 pt. (634 env^) 10.64 
 
 Four pages, machine, 8 pt. (10 env,) 8.03 
 
 Four pages, machine, 10 pt. (10 env.) 6.83 
 
 Six pages, machine, 10 pt- (10 env.) 9.23 
 
 Eight pages, machine, 10 pt. (10 env.) 12.14 
 
 Ten pages, machine, 10 pt. (10 env.) 16.54 
 
 Handbills, (24x36 print) Added 
 
 Page 149. 1,000 1.000 
 
 6x9 $ 3.28 1.05 
 
 9x12 5.65 1.55 
 
 12x18 9.02 2.30 
 
 18x24 19.61 3.30 
 
 Handbills, (28x42 print) 
 
 Page 149. 1,000 
 
 7x1034 $ 4.68 
 
 934x1034 5.75 
 
 10^x14 7.75 
 
 9Hx21 10.50 
 
 8Hx28 13.08 
 
 14x21 14.66 
 
 21x28 25.94 
 
 Handbills, 28x42 (colored print) Added 
 
 Page 150. 1.000 1,000 
 
 7x10^ 5.34 1.50 
 
 10Hxl4 7.68 2.20 
 
 14x21 14. 52 3.10 
 
 21x28 25.08 4.60 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 97 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Hotel Registers, Interleaved, One Book. 
 
 100 pages 9.84 
 
 200 pages 11.40 
 
 200 pag-es 13.08 
 
 100 pages, with advertising cards 19.80 
 
 200 pages, with advertising cards 22.50 
 
 Label Printlnii. Added 
 
 Page 151. 1,000 1,000 
 
 7x1034 $ 5.94 1.86 
 
 5%x7 3.96 1.20 
 
 3^x534 3.18 1.02 
 
 Laundry Lists. Added 
 
 Page 151. 1.000 1.000 
 
 4^x8% S.5.34 1.02 
 
 Law Gases, Paper Books, 
 
 Cases 75c. per page. 
 Briefs, 90c. per page. 
 
 etc. 
 
 Leaflets or Folder. (See under Envelopes) 
 
 Letter Heads and Memos. 
 
 Page 146. 
 
 101b. at 10c 
 
 101b. atl2c 
 
 101b. at 14c 
 
 10 lb. at 16c 
 
 101b. at 18c 
 
 10 1b. at 20c 
 
 10 lb. at 22c 
 
 5 lb. at lOc, memo size 
 
 5 lb. at lOc, memo size 
 
 5 lb. at 12c, memo size 
 
 5 lb. at 14c, memo size 
 
 5 lb. at 16c, memo size 
 
 5 lb. at 18c, memo size 
 
 5 lb. at 20c, memo size 
 
 Loan Applications 
 
 Half cap, machine set, 8 pt., 2 sides. 
 Half cap, machine set, 10 pt., 2 sides. 
 
 
 
 Added 
 
 500 
 
 1,000 
 
 1,000 
 
 $3.42 
 
 4.44 
 
 2.40 
 
 3.54 
 
 4.68 
 
 2.64 
 
 3.04 
 
 4.92 
 
 2.88 
 
 3.78 
 
 5.16 
 
 3.12 
 
 3.90 
 
 5.40 
 
 3.36 
 
 4.02 
 
 5.64 
 
 3.60 
 
 4.14 
 
 5.88 
 
 3.84 
 
 3.50 
 
 3.06 
 
 1.50 
 
 2.67 
 
 3.30 
 
 1.50 
 
 2.73 
 
 3.42 
 
 1.62 
 
 2.79 
 
 3.54 
 
 1.74 
 
 2.85 
 
 3.66 
 
 1.86 
 
 2.91 
 
 3.78 
 
 1.98 
 
 2.97 
 
 3.92 
 
 210 
 Added 
 
 
 1,000 
 
 1X03 
 
 
 S 24 82 
 
 364 
 
 
 14.62 
 
 3.64 
 
98 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Merchandise Orders or Receipts. ICO 200 
 
 leaves leaves 
 
 In duplicate, 10 books $ 4.00 5.28 
 
 Added single books .25 .38 
 
 Mtlk Tickets-In Books. 
 
 50 100 
 
 Books of 25 leaves $ 7.02 10.44 
 
 Added books .07 .07 
 
 Mortgage Blanks. Added 
 
 1,000 1,000 
 
 Half cap. 16 lb S 16.30 3.58 
 
 Half folio. 241b 24.62 4.70 
 
 Half cap, 10 pt., 1 page 10.82 4.64 
 
 Half cap, 10 pt., 2 pages 14.42 4.64 
 
 Half folio, 10 pt.,1 page 16.72 6.34 
 
 Half folio, 10 pt.. 2 pages 23.92 6.34 
 
 Monthly Statements. Added 
 
 Page 148. 500 1,000 1,000 
 
 Qem.3%x5% S 2.25 2.S2 1.26 
 
 Sauare, 5Hx5^ 2.30 2.93 1.37 
 
 Yankee, 3>^x8H 2.32 2.95 1.39 
 
 Pony, 4^x8H 2.34 3.00 1.44 
 
 Royal Yankee, 4x9H 2.35 3.02 1.46 
 
 Regular, 5Vix8H. 5 lb 2.40 3.12 1.56 
 
 Regular. 5Hx8^. 61b 2.49 3.30 1.74 
 
 Long. 5^x11 2.61 3.54 1.98 
 
 Ruled to order, add $1.2') to first 1,000, and 25c. for added 1000. 
 
 Money or Rent Receipts. 
 
 1.000 
 
 Added 
 1,000 
 
 In tabs of 100 $ 3.30 
 
 In 10 books with stubs 4.64 
 
 1.78 
 2.65 
 
 Newspapers. 
 
 See under Advertising and Newspaper Programs, 
 under Monthly Publications, 
 
 also 
 
 Nltfbt and Holiday Work. 
 
 "When necessary to complete rush orders, under the direct 
 request of the customer, should be charged for the extra labor. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 99 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Note and Memorandum Headings. Added 
 
 Page 147. 500 1,000 1,000 
 
 51b. at 10c $2.67 3.30 1.50 
 
 51b. at 12c 2.73 3.42 1.6i 
 
 51b. atl4c 2.79 3.54 1.74 
 
 51b. at 16c 2.85 3.66 1.86 
 
 51b. at 18c 2.91 376 1.98 
 
 51b. at 20c 2.97 3-92 2.10 
 
 Numbering and Perforating. Added 
 
 Page 33. 1,000 1.000 
 
 Selling, single numbers 
 
 Selling, double numbers 
 
 Selling, triplicate numbers 
 
 Perforation— Selling 
 
 Order Blanks. 
 
 Page 152. 
 
 Single sheets, 34 folio 
 
 Duplicates 
 
 Triplicates 
 
 Single sheets, Va of folio 
 
 Single sheets, % of royal 
 
 Single sheets, U of cap 
 
 Posters and Show Bills. 
 
 Page 153. 
 
 Whole sheet. 28x42 $ 17.30 
 
 Half-sheet, 14x21 
 
 Third sheet, 14x28 
 
 Quarter sheet, 14x21 
 
 Posters on Glotli. 
 
 Page 153. 
 
 Size 9x18, 13 yds 
 
 Size 12x18, 17 yds 
 
 Size 12x36, 35 yds 
 
 Post Card Folders. 
 
 Page 153. 
 
 3Hx6, 2pages $ 3.41 1.25 
 
 7x6. 4 pages 4.94 1.60 
 
 10^x6, 6 pages 6.88 2.45 
 
 14x6, 8 pages 9.16 3.09 
 
 $ .65 
 
 .50 
 
 1.25 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.75 
 
 1.50 
 
 .65 
 
 .50 
 
 
 Added 
 
 1,000 
 
 1.000 
 
 6.46 
 
 3.00 
 
 9.02 
 
 5.40 
 
 11.66 
 
 7.00 
 
 3.65 
 
 1.37 
 
 3.68 
 
 l.»2 
 
 4.08 
 
 1.92 
 
 
 Added 
 
 1,000 
 
 1.000 
 
 $17.30 
 
 8.90 
 
 11.00 
 
 5.35 
 
 9.16 
 
 4.18 
 
 7.72 
 
 3.34 
 
 100 
 
 Added 
 
 Copies 
 
 100 
 
 $ 6.00 
 
 2.25 
 
 7.20 
 
 2.75 
 
 17.80 
 
 5.50 
 
 
 Added 
 
 1.000 
 
 1,000 
 
100 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 QUICK FIGURES. 
 
 Postal Cards. Added 
 
 Page 155. 100 100 
 
 Printing one side $ 2.50 1.15 
 
 Stamped Envelopes, 1 cent 2.53 1.20 
 
 Postal Cards— Double for Reply. Added 
 
 Page 155. 100 100 
 
 10 point composition $ 4.70 2.30 
 
 One cent envelopes and printing 2.53 1.20 
 
 Two cent envelopes and printing 3.50 2.26 
 
 Programs, Entertainment. Added 
 
 Pages 155. l5d, 157. 1.000 1.000 
 
 Paper 
 
 6x9 book. 1 page. 8 point, machine set 8 4.61 
 
 6x9 book, 1 page, 10 point, macliineset 3.77 
 
 5x8 cover, 4 pages, 8 point, hand set 8.69 
 
 5x8 cover, 4 pages, 10 point, hand set 6.29 
 
 5x10 cover, 4 pages, 8 point, hand set 10.92 
 
 5x10 cover. 4 pages, 10 point, handset 7.80 
 
 5Hxll book, 4 pages, 8 point, hand set 12.97 
 
 5Hxll book, 4 pages, 10 point, hand set 9.28 
 
 QHxlO cover, 4 pages, 8 point, hand set 14.52 
 
 6Mxl0 cov'er, 4 pages, 10 point, hand set 9.24 
 
 6Hxl2V^ book. 1 page. 8 point, hand set 6.42 
 
 6Hxl2H book, 1 page, 10 point, hand set 4.14 
 
 12^x19 book, 3 pages, 8 point, hand set 17.30 
 
 12Hxl9 book, 3 pages, 10 point, hand set 10.28 
 
 12Hxl9 book. 4 pages, 8 point, hand set 21.98 
 
 12Mxl9 book, 4 pages, 10 point, hand set 12.68 
 
 ReoelptSy Money or Rent. / 
 
 1,000 
 
 In tabs of 100 $ 3.30 
 
 In ten books, witli stubs 4.64 
 
 Shipping Tags. E Tags 
 
 Page 157. Added 
 
 1.000 1,000 
 
 No. 1 Dennison $ 2.15 1.07 
 
 No. 2 2.25 1.17 
 
 No.3 2.35 1.27 
 
 No.4 2.45 1.37 
 
 No. 5 250 1.42 
 
 No. 6 2 65 1.57 
 
 No. 7 2.80 1.72 
 
 T Tags 
 
 
 Added 
 
 1.000 
 
 1.000 
 
 2.30 
 
 1.22 
 
 2.40 
 
 1.32 
 
 2.55 
 
 1.47 
 
 2.70 
 
 1.62 
 
 2.90 
 
 1.82 
 
 3 15 
 
 2.07 
 
 3.30 
 
 2.27 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 101 
 
 FLAT PAPERS rDi visions o£ 
 
 Double Gap Paper, I7xi^& incited. 
 
 200 
 8 point 
 
 200 Added 
 10 point 100 
 
 15x26, 390 SQ., one side, 8 pt. (42) $ 24.02 
 
 15x22. 330 sa., comp. 12V^h. 2 colors 33.91 
 
 12x15, 4pps., machine comp. 720 sq., (41) 41.08 
 
 6^x12, 8pps.. 624 sQ., machine comp. (45) 37.67 
 
 5x9, 12pps., 540 SQ., machine comp. (47).. 36.70 
 
 5x7, 16PPS., 560 sa-, both sides, (49) 37.42 
 
 2%x7J^. 24pps , 432 sq., both sides, (51) .. 34.08 
 
 2%x5H, 32pps., 448 sq., both sides, (53). . . 35.23 
 
 Half Sheet of Double Gap, 14x17 inches. 
 
 7x26, or 12x15, 180 sq., one side, (55) $ 13.80 
 
 7x12, 4pps., 336 sq., machine comp. (56).. 21.48 
 
 3x53i, 16pps., 272 sq., machine comp. (58) 19.93 
 
 7x5, 8pps., 280 sq., machine comp. (57) .. 20.27 
 
 3x5J4, 16pps., 272 sq., machine comp. (58) 19.93 
 
 " " " Vs liand and % machine 31.53 
 
 Threes of Double Gap. 
 
 4x26 or 7x15, 104 sq., machine comp. (59) $ 10.29 
 Eights of Double Gap. 
 
 7x534, 8 pages, 38 sq , hand comp. (61) .. $ 8.16 
 7x5%, 38 sq. , printing both sides, (61) . . . 14.90 
 
 Royal Whole Sheet. 
 
 17x22, 374 sq., printing one side, (62) .... $ 24.02 
 
 17x22, printing handbill, (62) 18.01 
 
 10x17. 4pps., 680 sq., machine comp. (63). 39.40 
 
 8x10, 8pps., 640 sq., machine comp. (64) . 38.45 
 
 4x7, I6pps., 448 sq., machine comp. (65). 31.86 
 
 3Mx451£, 32pps.. 512 sq., mach. comp. (66) 38.03 
 
 Royal Third Sheet. 
 
 5x22 or 634x17, 110 sq., mach. comp. (67) 
 
 2Mx5, 8pps., 96 sq., hand comp. (67) 
 
 2Mx5, 8pps., 96 sq., machine comp. (67) . 
 
 Royal Half Sheet. 
 
 7%x22or 10x17, 170 sq.. mach. comp. (68) 
 8x10. 4pps. 320 sq., machine comp. (69) .. 
 4x7, 8pps. 224 sq., machine comp. (69)... 
 3x4%, 16pps. 224 sq., machine comp. (70) 
 
 7%xlO, 75 sq., hand comp. (71) 
 
 7%xlO, 75 sq., machine comp. (71) 
 
 4x7%, 120 sq.. machine comp. (71) 
 
 4x7%, 120 sq., machine comp. (72) 
 
 $ 9.95 
 21.00 
 11.89 
 
 $ 13.44 
 20.28 
 17.35 
 17.44 
 14.76 
 
 6.05 
 24.29 
 
 9.17 
 
 20.94 
 
 34.12 
 31.68 
 31.54 
 32.16 
 29.44 
 30.94 
 
 12.12 
 18.25 
 17 32 
 17.63 
 17.32 
 23.44 
 
 9.41 
 
 5.52 
 9.62 
 
 20.43 
 15.61 
 32.92 
 32.30 
 27.26 
 33.11 
 
 8.87 
 14.32 
 
 11.76 
 17.16 
 15.20 
 15.29 
 9.Q4 
 520 
 15.89 
 7.97 
 
 .90 
 1.10 
 1.05 
 1.22 
 1.36 
 1.24 
 1.36 
 1.24 
 
 .49 
 
 .60 
 .85 
 
 .85 
 .85 
 .85 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .90 
 .35 
 1.05 
 1.25 
 1.27 
 1.38 
 
 .40 
 .44 
 
 .44 
 
 .49 
 .61 
 
 .82 
 .86 
 .28 
 .28 
 .41 
 .41 
 
102 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 A Blackboard Demonstration. 
 
 The Pay Roll and the Productive Unit 
 
 If we are paying to the compositor a minimum wage of 
 twenty-one dollars weekly for fortj^-eiffht hours of Cents 
 
 working time, reduced to an hour cost is 43.75 
 
 and if we are using a 6 minute unit, the unit cost of 
 actual pay roll time is 4.37 cents. 
 
 When the compositor commences work in the 
 morning-, he is handicapped by two hour^ of non-pro- 
 ductive time in clearing away forms and distribu- 
 tion, whether by himself or another, which brought 
 to the equivalent in cents is 11.25 
 
 Making an absolute cost hour of 55.0 
 
 A unit cost of 5.5 cents. 
 
 Non-ChariSeable Time in Excess of Distribution 
 
 I give you the pay roll for three men for three 
 months, a working foreman, a journeyman above the 
 scale and a two-thirder— the total of pay Hours 
 roll hours from Oct. 1. to Dec. 31, 1912, were 16S1 
 
 and the chargeable hours were 1078 
 
 Nonchargeable hours 603 
 
 The handicap above of two hours is provi- 
 ded for in the first calculation 280 
 
 Leaving to be accounted for 323 
 
 These unproductive hours have cost us $141.31— and 
 
 add to the labor cost. 16.5 
 
 We have now the actual labor cost per hour of 71.5 
 
 And a unit cost of 7.15 cents. 
 
 Forwarded to next page. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 103 
 
 Labor cost, per bour, brought forward 71.5 
 
 The Necessary Equipment 
 
 I will now give you the figures necessary for the 
 eaulpment of a job composition room, which you will 
 note have not been as yet considered. 
 
 There was a time, thirty years ago, when' the 
 equipment necessary for six compositors, was equal 
 to $2,000 per man in the proper supply of type. 
 To-day with the advantage of machine composition, 
 a $3,000 equipment will serve the purpose of three 
 men. This is the investment $3,000.00 
 
 If you have money to pay for it well and good. 
 If you borrow the money, the interest is worth to you 
 
 or some one else $180.00 
 
 Depreciation of type 400.00 
 
 Rent of room, heat and light 500.00 
 
 Taxes and insurance 80.00 
 
 Incidentals for the year 60.00 
 
 Total direct overhead for one year $1,220.00 
 
 For three months $305. 00 
 
 The pay roll hours 1681, being divided into the equip- 
 ment expenses of $305.00— amount to 18.2 
 
 Added to the labor cost gives 89.7 
 
 As an actual cost hour of the compositor, and a 
 unit cost of 9 cents. 
 
 Proportional Commercial Expense 
 
 We here give actual figures for 3 months 
 
 of $2,082.00 
 
 The earnings of the composition room were 
 $982.00, exclusive of the cost of machine 
 composition, The amount of commer- 
 cial expense charged up against the 
 
 composition room was. $731.22 
 
 And again dividing the 1681 paid hours Into this 
 overhead expense the added cost is 42.8 
 
 And now we have the whole cost hour in one office 
 of moderate size, without any unnecessary loading in 
 the commercial expense, or overloading of the de- 
 partment, making the hour cost of composition 132.5 
 
 And this result is closely on the average of three years 
 figures. 
 
 Q 
 
104 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 ENGRAVING AND ELECTROTYPING 
 
 Printers are often called upon to g-lve figures on Engraving: 
 and Electrotyping. We cannot Quote a standard price, but for 
 Quick Figures and selling prices, we offer the following. 
 
 ENGRAVERS SCALE 
 
 Minimum 
 Charge 
 
 Per 
 Sq. In. 
 
 Not Over 
 Sq. In. 
 
 Line work or zinc etchings 7c $ 1.00 14 
 
 Halftones, on zinc- 
 No screen finer than 100 line. 
 
 Square finish 12c 
 
 Finished in outline 18c 
 
 Halftones, on copper- 
 Square finished 18c 
 
 Cut out and vignetted 25c 
 
 Duographs 60c 
 
 Three-color process plates 11.50 
 
 Four-color process plates 1-75 
 
 Line etching on copper 35 
 
 Mortises, inside. 15c: outside, 10c. 
 (Large and difficult mortising charged according to time 
 required.) 
 Blocking small plates, each. I5c. 
 Making halftones, oval shape, each. 35c. 
 
 Reproductions from lithograph copy, script, penmanship, 
 shorthand. 50 per cent extra. 
 Block measurement on all engravings. 
 Time work ?1.50 per hour. net. 
 
 ELECTROTYPING 
 
 1.50 
 
 12 
 
 2.00 
 
 12 
 
 2.50 
 
 14 
 
 3.50 
 
 14 
 
 7.25 
 
 12 
 
 35.00 
 
 23 
 
 40.00 
 
 23 
 
 3.50 
 
 10 
 
 Electrotype scale Mounted 
 
 " " 5 square inches S.60 
 
 " " 10 square inches 70 
 
 " " 15 square inches 80 
 
 " " 20 square inches 90 
 
 " " 25 square inches 1.00 
 
 " " 30 square inches I.l5 
 
 " " 35 square inches 1.30 
 
 " " 40 square inches 1.45 
 
 " *' 45 square inches 1.60 
 
 *' " 50 square inches 1.75 
 
 " " 55 square inches 1.90 
 
 Electrotype scale Mounted 
 
 " " 60 squ are inches $2.05 
 
 " " 65 square inches 2.20 
 
 " " 70 square inches 2.35 
 
 " " 75 square inches 2.50 
 
 " " 80 square inches 2.65 
 
 " " 85 square inches 2.80 
 
 " " 90 square inches 2.95 
 
 " " 95 square inches 3. 10 
 
 " " 100 square inches 3.25 
 
 " " 105 square inches 3.40 
 
 " " 110 square inches 3.55 
 
 Unmounted 25 per cent less. Metal cored base double price. 
 
 Electrotypes from half-tones 25 per cent added. 
 
 Mortising on wood, outside 10 cents; inside l5c: on metal 
 outside 15 cents: inside 25 cents net. Time work $1.20 per hour net. 
 
 The above are list prices. You may buy for less, but selling 
 for less is not advised. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 105 
 
 ABSTRACTS OF TITLE 
 
 Printed on half sheet of 16B) cap, usually set in ten point. 
 Paper size 8V4xl4— type size 7x12 inches, 84 sq. inches. Paper 
 16a at 10c. 32c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 Paper 105 sheets 
 
 Handling and cutting- 
 
 Machine composition one page 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent.... 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies 1 pa^e 
 
 Additional pages, 
 
 Cover and backing add 
 
 Additional 100s of each page. 
 
 Advertising or Pamphlet Program 
 
 Quarter-Sheet of 22x32 Book 
 
 Four pages— paper page 8x11— type page 7x10 inches— 70 sq. 
 inches to each page— 280 sq. inches in form. Size of paper for 
 form, 16x22 inches. Paper 40 S) at 5c, 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 •, 200 Copies , 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 
 
 Added 
 100 
 
 $ .34 
 
 .34 
 .12 
 3.40 
 .39 
 .60 
 
 .17 
 
 .12 
 
 .02 
 
 4.40 
 .39 
 
 
 .60 
 
 .08 
 
 
 
 $5.85 
 
 4.85 
 .97 
 
 .27 
 
 1.27 
 
 .05 
 
 
 
 B $7.02 
 
 $7.00 
 
 5.82 
 
 5.80 
 2.00 
 .32 
 
 .32 
 
 .38 
 
 2.00 
 .32 
 
 .70 
 .32 
 
 Paper 66 sheets at 40c $ .26 $ .26 $.13 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Composition, one half machine.... 4.90 3.80 
 
 " hand 19.60 11.60 
 
 Makeup and lockup 4.00 4.00 
 
 Presswork 1.80 1.80 .12 
 
 Folding one fold .50 .50 .04 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $31.26 22.16 ,31 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 6.25 4.43 .06 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $37.51 26.59 .37 
 
 " "500 " 38.62 27.70 .37 
 
 " " 1000 " 40.47 29.55 .37 
 
106 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 ADVERTISING PROGRAM 
 
 Half-Sheet of 22x32 Book 
 
 Eight pages— paper page 8x11 inches— type page 6^x9H. 
 plain rule border, 64 square inches in each page, three columns 
 wide— 512 square inches. Paper 22x32 book, 50 S> at 5c, costing 
 5Gc per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate ^ 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 105 sheets at 56c S .53 .53 .26 
 
 Handling and cuttinpc .20 .20 .02 
 
 Composition one half machine 9.10 6.80 
 
 " hand 36.40 20.50 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Folding and stitching .60 .60 .15 
 
 Cost of 200 copies S55.38 37.18 .57 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 11.08 7.44 .11 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $66.46 44.62 .68 
 
 " " 5G0 " 68.50 46.66 .68 
 
 " " 1000 " 71.90 50.06 .63 
 
 Actual Time Figures as per Opposite Page 
 
 For l.OOO Copies 
 
 Paper as above $ 3.00 
 
 Machine composition 3H hours 4.90 
 
 Hand composition and correcting 13.00 
 
 Makeup 8 page form 5.:? hours 6.63 
 
 Lockup 1% hours at $1:30 1.95 
 
 Presswork 2 hours at $1 .50 3.00 
 
 Binding folding and trimming 1.80 
 
 Cost of 1.000 copies $34.28 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .^ 6,56 
 
 Selling value of 1,000 copies $41.14 
 
 It is a matter of judgment whether the eight or ten point 
 measurement be used. You are sometimes expected to take 
 an advertisement, and on general principles the eight point 
 scale will more likely be nearer the cost expense. 
 
 Hand composition on advertising programs is generally 
 more expensive than on straight matter, because of its run on 
 sorts, and it is well to consider carefully the copy when it is 
 handed in, as to whether it can be figured as ten point, without 
 losing money. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 107 
 
 f. W. Dale 2075 T. S. 5195 
 
 ^ouis Schwalen 
 
 COAL AND WOOD 
 Feed of All Kinds 
 EXPRESSING 
 
 535 NORTH GROTTO STREET 
 
 THE LITTLE 
 
 GOLDEN RULE 
 
 Dliy GOODS AND NOTIONS 
 
 m 
 
 D. N. WAGNER, Prop. 
 
 m 
 
 547 University Ave. 
 
 STRAIGHT BRO 
 Pharmacy 
 
 Corner Rondo and tirotto St». 
 
 St. Paul. Minn. 
 
 and 
 South St. Paul. 
 
 F.W.TOPEL 
 
 FLORIST 
 
 m 
 
 'resli Cut Flowers at all times 
 
 Cor. Dale and Charles 
 
 . W. Dale 1566 T. S. 43S4 
 
 Program 
 
 Continved 
 
 5. Reading, "The Polish Boy," 
 Miss Norma Badger 
 
 8. Violin Solo, "Melancholie," 
 
 Albert E. Wier 
 
 Mr. Bert Bailey 
 
 7. Vocal Solo, "When The Heart 
 
 Is Young" 
 
 ...Miss Winifred vonWald 
 
 T. S. Tel. 5479 
 
 W. ETTTER'S Baki 
 
 M 
 
 678 LA FOND STREET 
 
 Satisfaction and Purity ou 
 Specialty 
 
 iOHLER BROS 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 vieats and Provisions 
 
 HOME MADE SAUSAGE 
 
 BOTH TELEPHONES 
 Corner Dale and Edmund Streets 
 
 You will enjoy the sermo 
 more after eating 
 
 Ed. Eisenmengen 
 Meats 
 
 We give the S. and H. Ore 
 Trading Stamps and 
 Security Stamps 
 
 Roth Pliones 
 554 St. Anthony Avenue 
 
 A NEW MODERN HOTEL 
 
 unch Room open Day and Night 
 
 Free Baths. High Class Cafe 
 
 Phones in Roojns 
 
 THE LENOX 
 
 All kinds of Jobbing, Sheet 
 Metal Works, Stove and Fur- 
 nace Repairing 
 
 JOSEPH BOSSARD 
 
 BUILDERS' HARDWARE 
 AND TINSHOP 
 
 610 University Ave. 
 
 T. S. Tel. 4810 St. Paul, Minn. 
 
 T S. Tel. 4306 
 
 Ira Enmark 
 
 Excelsior Avlo-Cy( 
 
 Bicycles, Sundries an^ 
 Repairing 
 
 608 University Ave. 
 ST PAUL 
 
 W. O. WILLIAMS, Prop. 
 
 Center of Business District 
 
 1 ST. PAUL 
 
108 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 ADVERTISING PROGRAMS 
 
 Quarter-Sheet 25x38 Book 
 
 Four pages— paper page 9^x12^ inches— type pageSxlOH 
 inches— 84 square inches for one page— 336 square inches for 
 four pages. Size of paper for form 19x'^5 inches, 50ft) at 5c. Per 
 100 sheets 50c. 
 
 Cost Estimate i 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 52 sheets at 50c $ .26 .26 .13 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Composition, one half machine 5.85 4.54 
 
 " hand 23.52 13.78 
 
 Makeup and lockup 5.00 5.00 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 1.80 1.80 .12 
 
 Folding 15 .15 .04 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $36.78 25.73 .31 
 
 Adding 2a per cent 7.34 5.13 .06 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $44.12 30.86 .37 
 
 500 " 45.23 31.97 .37 
 
 " "1000 " 47.08 3382 .37 
 
 Half -Sheet of 25x38 Book 
 
 Eight pages— 934x12^ inches— type page SxlOH — 84 square 
 inches in one page— in eight pages 072 sq. inches. Paper for 
 form 25x38 inches, 50B) book at 5c— 100 sheets costing 50. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 105 sheets at 50c $ .53 $ .53 $.26 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Composition, one half machine 11.76 9.07 
 
 " hand 47.04 27.55 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.00 6.00 
 
 Presswork 3.45 3.45 .17 
 
 Folding and stitching .60 .60 .15 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $69.58 47.40 ,60 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 13.92 9.48 .12 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $83.50 56.88 .72 
 
 " "500 " 85.66 59,04 .72 
 
 " " 1000 " 89.26 62.64 .72 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 109 
 
 ADVERTISING PROGRAM 
 
 Quarter-Sheet of 28x42 Book 
 
 Four pag-es— paper page lOYzxU inches— type page 9xl2V^ 
 inches— 113 sauare inches— in four pages 448 sauare inches" 
 Paper for form, 21x28 inches, 60© book at 5c. 100 sheets 60c. 
 
 Cost Estimate ^ 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 53 sheets of paper at 60c $ .32 .32 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Composition, one half machine 7.84 6.05 
 
 " hand 31.36 18.37 
 
 Makeup and lockup 5.50 5.50 
 
 Presswork 2.55 2..55 
 
 Folding and stitching .50 .50 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 48.27 33.49 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 9.65 6.70 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $57.92 40.19 .48 
 
 " "500 " 59.36 41.63 .48 
 
 " " 1000 " 61.76 44.03 .48 
 
 Haif-Sheet of 28x42 Book 
 
 Eight page form— lOV^xU in.— type page 9^x12 in.— 112 sa. 
 inches— in 8 pages 896 sa. inches. Paper for form 28x42 inches— 
 60S> book at 5c— 100 sheets for 60c. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 105 sheets at at 60c $ ,63 .63 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Composition, one half machine 15.08 12.10 
 
 " hand 62.72 • 36.74 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.50 6.50 
 
 Presswork 4.20 4.20 
 
 Folding and stitching .60 .60 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $89.93 60.97 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 17.99 12.19 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $107.92 73.16 .82 
 
 " " 500 " 110.38 75.62 .82 
 
 " " 1000 " 114.48 79.72 .82 
 
110 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
 Wedding Invitations 
 
 Folded note with inside and outside envelopes, in cabinets 
 of 50. 
 
 bHxQYs Added 6x7M Added 
 50 50 50 50 
 
 Cabinet of 50 costing S .70 .70 1.00 1.00 
 
 Handling. 50 .25 .50 .25 
 
 Composition, script or text 1.50 ... 1 50 
 
 Makeup and lockup 50 ... .50 
 
 Presswork 50 .10 .50 .10 
 
 Cost figures S3.70 1.05 4.00 1.35 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 65 .20 .80 .25 
 
 Selling price of 50 copies $4.35 1.25 4.80 1.60 
 
 " "100 " 5.'30 ... 6.40 
 
 Added 100s 1.25 ... 1.60 
 
 The conventional folded white paper, with inside and out- 
 side envelopes will doubtless continue as the proper style. The 
 work must be handled with great care, and the use of the finest 
 script or text type kept especially for the work. Under these 
 conditions the finished product closely resembles the engraved 
 forms. 
 
 Announcement Circulars in Four Pa^es 
 
 Size SVsxoYi inches. Paper page 4Mx5H. Type page 3x3^, 
 equal to 11 square inches, 44 square inches in 4 pages. Paper 
 for form 8V^xll inches. 
 
 Cost Estimate ^ 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper 24 lb. at 15c S .37 .37 .19 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Four-page forms 6.16 3.61 
 
 Presswork .60 .60 .08 
 
 Folding, one fold .10 ,10 .05 
 
 Total cost figures S7.43 4.88 .34 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.49 .98 .07 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $8.92 5.86 .41 
 
 " "500 " 10.15 7.09 .41 
 
 " " 1000 " 12.20 9.14 .41 
 
 The above figures are for hand composition. If machine 
 composition could be used in part there would be a reduction 
 of S2.00 on 8 pt. and Sl.OO on 10 pt. on the first 200. 
 
 Each page less of composition will reduce the selling price 
 of eight point $1.85, and of ten point $1.08. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 111 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS IN GOOD STYLE 
 
 Professional and business announcements on folded papers, 
 are subject to whims of customers, and prices sliould be made 
 to cover a good duality of paper. The manufacturers of fine 
 papers and envelopes, have introduced some novelties of 
 various colored papers and envelopes to match, using* a special 
 envelope (7^x3%) and a folded sheet of paper (7Mxl4%) put up 
 in handsome boxes. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. too 
 
 200 copies including envelopes. 
 Comp. one page 25 sq. inches. . . 
 
 Makeup and loclvup 
 
 Pressworli on both 
 
 Re-foldingr 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 SelliniE price of 200 copies $9.42 
 
 " "500 " 13.00 
 
 " " 1000 " 21.95 
 
 If machine composition can be used 
 for the major part a reduction 
 can be made from the selling 
 price 2,00 1.00 
 
 If an announcement extends over to tlie second page the 
 composition should b6 added, if on the first and third pages, a 
 second presswork must be added, not forgetting the 20 per 
 cent on the increase. 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON CARDS 
 Card stock up to 4x5 inches. 
 
 $2.50 
 
 2.50 
 
 1.25 
 
 3.50 
 
 2.05 
 
 
 .40 
 
 .40 
 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 .14 
 
 .25 
 
 .25 
 
 .10 
 
 £7.85 
 
 6.40 
 
 1.49 
 
 1.57 
 
 1.28 
 
 .30 
 
 7.68 
 
 1.79 
 
 11.26 
 
 1.79 
 
 20.21 
 
 1.79 
 
 / 1 00 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 28 cards from one sheet $.20 .20 .20 
 
 Handling and cutting .15 .15 .03 
 
 Composition 2.00 1.50 
 
 Presswork .50 .50 .08 
 
 Total cost figures $2.85 2.35 .31 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .57 .47 .06 
 
 Selling prices $3.42 2.82 .37 
 
112 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BANK PRINTING 
 
 CHECK BOOKS FOR DEPOSITORS 
 
 Paper 6 on a half sheet of royal— 28 B) costing 15 cents. 
 
 Cost Estimate Checks Checks Added 
 
 5,400 11.000 1.000 
 
 Paper in sheets 500 1-000 85 
 
 Cost of 28 a> at 84 cents per 100 $4.20 8.40 .71 
 
 Handling and cutting .52 1.00 .07 
 
 Composition and 6 plates 5.50 5.50 
 
 Lockup 35 .35 
 
 Presswork 2.75 3.05 .36 
 
 Total cost figures S13.32 19.20 1.14 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.66 3.84 .23 
 
 Selling price of above $15.98 23.04 1.37 
 
 1,000 checks 2.96 2.02 1.37 
 
 Binding, perforation and numbering not included in above 
 figures. 
 
 Bindery charge with numbers for books of 500 $1.50: for 
 books of 1,000 $2.00; cheap half binding. 
 
 COUNTER CHECKS WITHOUT STUBS 
 
 Size 2%xl% inches, 18s of 20 ft) folio at 10c. Paper per ream 
 $2.00; per 100 sheets. 40c- 
 
 Checks Checks Added 
 
 Number of checks 4,300 8,600 1,000 
 
 Sheets of paper 250 500 44 
 
 Paper at 40c Sl.OO 2.00 .22 
 
 Handling and cutting 50 .60 .05 
 
 6 plates and makeup 3.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork 1.10 1.60 .16 
 
 Gluing .20 ^0 .Qb 
 
 Total cost figures $5.80 7.60 .48 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1-16 1.52 .10 
 
 Selling price. $6.96 9.12 .58 
 
 If plates are not available, two 
 
 forms should be set and printed 637 9.05 .74 
 
 These figures will apply to any forms of similar size, each 
 form containing about 14 square inches. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 113 
 
 BANK PRINTING 
 
 iPRlVATE CHECK BOOKS FOR BUSINESS FIRMS 
 
 24 lb folio eight to full sheet— paper size for one check 
 iHxll inches, four on each half sheet—type forit forone check 
 3x93^ inches, 28 sq. inches. 
 
 Paper 24 5t» at 15c, 72c for IOC full 1 ,000 checks . 
 
 sheets 2 on 4 on Added 
 
 Number of sheets for 1,000 134 134 1.000 
 
 Paper at 72c $ .96 .96 .90 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Composition estimated 2.00 2.00 
 
 Lockup and makeup .30 .30 
 
 Cylinder presswork and shifting.. 2.75 3.00 1.40 
 
 Numbering perforating, binding . 2.50 2.75 2.25 
 
 Total cost of 1000 checks $8-71 9.21 4.63 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.74 1.84 .93 
 
 Selling price 1,000 checks $10.45 11.05 5.56 
 
 CHECKS WITH VOUCHERS ATTACHED 
 
 Paper 24 lb Royal— cutting eight, paper 6x9, voucher on in- 
 side; paper cut 6x19, so that sheet may be sewed for binding. 
 Paper 24 lb royal at 15c, per ream $3.60. 
 
 1 on 2 on 
 
 Number of check vouchers 250 500 
 
 Full sheets of paper. 33 m 
 
 Paper at 72c per 100 sheets $.24 .48 
 
 Handling and cutting , .10 .10 
 
 Ruling for voucher.. .75 1.00 
 
 Composition two sides, 5x7 3.00 3.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup .40 .40 
 
 Presswork 1.90 2.25 
 
 Numbering, perforating and binding 1.25 1.75 
 
 Total cost price $7.64 8.98 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.53 1.80 
 
 Selling price $9.17 10.78 
 
 These prices are for sewed books, the paper being cut double 
 length, requiring cylinder presswork. and a more satisfactory 
 binding. 
 
114 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 CHECK BOOKS 
 
 Individual, Lodge or Society special check books— On Royal 
 28B) at 15c. Paper 82c per 100 sheets; 63 sheets for 16s and 88 
 sheets for 12s for 1,000 
 
 500 
 
 Cost Elstimate 3x8^ 3x12 
 
 Paper for 500 $.26 $.36 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 
 
 Composition 1.60 2.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 .39 
 
 Presswork .60 .70 
 
 Binding in single books .30 .30 
 
 Cost of 500 checks $3.47 4.15 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .69 .83 
 
 Sellinii price of 500 checks $4.16 4.98 
 
 Added books of 100 .29 .32 
 
 CHECKS, DRAFTS OR ORDERS 
 
 In single books of 50 or 100 checks, with stubs, and without 
 numbering, on 28 fl> royal, at 10 cents, 12 to a sheet. 
 
 1 ,000 . 
 
 20 Added 10 Added 
 
 Books 20 Books 10 
 
 88 sheets of paper $.49 .49 .49 .49 
 
 Handling and cutting .15 .15 .15 .15 
 
 Composition, one form 2.00 2.00 .... 
 
 Presswork 1.20 .80 1.20 .80 
 
 Binding 1.40 1-20 1.00 .80 
 
 Total cost figures $5.24 2.64 4.84 2.24 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.05 .53 .97 .45 
 
 Selling prices $6.29 3.17 5.81 2.69 
 
 On Bankers* Safety paper add $1.00 per 1,000 checks. 
 
 DEPOSIT SLIPS 
 
 Size 3%x5%, cutting 12 from 14-lb. cap at 8c 
 
 5,000 10,000 20,000 
 
 Sheets of paper 470 94') 1,880 
 
 Paper at 23c per 100 $1.08 2.16 4.32 
 
 Handling and cutting .60 1.20 2.40 
 
 Presswork 1.40 2.40 4.40 
 
 Total cost figures $3.08 5.76 11.12 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 61 1.15 2.22 
 
 Selling prices $3.69 6.91 13.34 
 
 Added 1,000 .66 .64 .64 
 
 Composition is omitted, because of stock forms. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 115 
 
 BILL HEADS 
 
 The usual sizes of stock ruled bill heads are 6s, 4s, 3s and 2s 
 of flat cap. The figures are for ruled paper, costing- the prices 
 named, for 1.000. 
 
 If special ruling- is required, add to the gross fig-ures $1.00 on 
 the first 1,000 and 20 cents on added 1,000s. 
 
 Labor Cost > 1,000 Copies ^ 
 
 Composition ,. $1.00 1.30 1.50 
 
 Makeup and lockup .25 .25 .25 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 1.20 
 
 Tablets .10 .10 .10 
 
 Total cost figures $2.55 2.85 3.05 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .51 .57 .61 
 
 Selling price of labor $3.06 3.42 3.66 
 
 500 copies 2.65 3.00 3.25 
 
 250 copies 2.40 2.75 3.00 
 
 Stock Adding ' 1,000 Copies— — ^ Added 
 
 Cost 20 7o Labor $3.06 3.42 3.66 1,000 
 
 68 45 54 $3.60 3.96 4.20 1.62 
 
 50 60 3.66 4.02 4.26 1.68 
 
 55..., 66 3.72 4.08 4.32 1.74 
 
 60 72 3.78 4.14 438 1.80 
 
 4» 65 78 3.84 4.20 4.44 1.86 
 
 75 90 3.96 4.32 4.56 1.98 
 
 85 02 4.08 4.44 4.68 2.10 
 
 95 1.15 4.21 4.57 4.81 2.23 
 
 ' 500 Copies Added 
 
 Selling price of labor $2.65 3.00 3.25 100 
 
 500 6S 27 2.92 3.27 3.52 .16 
 
 " " 30 2.95 3.30 3.55 .17 
 
 " " 33 2.98 3.33 3.58 .18 
 
 " " 36 3.01 3.36 3.61 .19 
 
 500 48 39 3.04 3.39 3.67 .19 
 
 " " 45 3.10 3.45 3.71 .20 
 
 " " .51 3.16 3.51 3.77 .21 
 
 " " 58 3.23 3.58 3.84 .22 
 
 lOO 3s 15 2.45 2.70 3.05 .20 
 
 lOO 2s 25 2.55 2.80 3.15 .25 
 
 The above figures have no loading for handling paper 
 which is understood to be stock ruled, and bought cut and 
 ready for printing. 
 
116 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Blanks— Le^al and Commercial Forms 
 
 One and Two Sides 
 
 Paper— Half-sheet Cap or quarter-sheet double cap. Size 
 8Hxl4 in.— type form one side 6^x12 inches, 78 sq. inches. Pa- 
 per 28 S) at 10c— 100 sheets costing 56 cents. 
 
 Cost Estimate-Half- Cap 200 copies Added 
 
 10-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 1 side 2 sides 
 
 Paper 54 sheets at 56 cents S .30 .30 .15 
 
 Handling- and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Hand composition 6.40 12.80 
 
 Makeup and lockup .85 1.35 
 
 Presswork 200 copies .83 1.80 .12 
 
 Tabbing. .10 .10 .02 
 
 Ck)st of 200 copies $8.68 16.55 .31 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.74 3.31 .06 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $10.42 19.86 .37 
 
 " "500 " 11.20 20.97 .37 
 
 " " 1000 " 13.45 22.82 .37 
 
 Added 1000 copies 3.70 3.70 .37 
 
 The hand composition on tliis form is on the basis of 
 solid matter, which means for 10 point about 4,000 ems, or in 
 12 point 3,000 ems for each side. If machine composition is 
 available one side can be done for S3.00 less, and two sides for 
 $6.00 less. 
 
 One side and backing only for 200 copies $14.00, and for 
 added 100s 37 cents. 
 
 In no case should the estimator figure less than S2. SO for 
 front side of blank, on account of open matter. 
 
 OTHER SIZES-SELLING PRICES 
 
 f 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 Quarter-Cap $4.60 .32 
 
 Quarter-Folio 7.27 .36 
 
 The estimator may forget that the printed face does not 
 represent all the labor on the job. The blank spaces and 
 adjusting take time that shows on the job ticket, and is a part 
 of the necessary cost. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 117 
 
 BLANKS WITHOUT RULING 
 
 Full sheet of Cap, for Leases, Mortgages, Contracts, etc. 
 Type pag-e 6^^x12 inches, equal to 80 square inches. Paper 28 B> 
 double cap, costing 15c per pound. Machineset type rated as 
 price and half on account of double slug. 
 
 Half Sheet of Cap 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 1 pa^e 2 pa^es 100 
 
 53 sheets double cap $.44 .44 ,22 
 
 Handling and cutting.. .15 .15 02 
 
 Composition machine double slugr- 3-24 6.48 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.28 2.28 
 
 Presswork 60 .80 .10 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $5.71 10.15 .34 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.14 2.03 .07 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $6.85 12.18 .41 
 
 " "500 " 8.08 13.41 .41 
 
 " "1000 " 10.13 15.46 .41 
 
 Hand composition will increase the 
 
 price $3.00 6.00 
 
 A job entry ticket on 2 pages, front and back, showing 160 
 square inches of measurement gives an hour cost of S6.00 ex- 
 tra for hand composition. 
 
 Full Sheet of Cap 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 3 pa^es 4 pa^es 100 
 
 105 sheets double cap $.88 .88 .44 
 
 Handling and cutting .15 .15 .02 
 
 Composition machine double slug. 9.72 12.96 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.60 2.60 
 
 Presswork 2.55 2.55 .14 
 
 Folding one fold 15 .15 .06 
 
 Total cost figures $16.05 19.29 .65 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.21 3.86 .13 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $19.26 23.15 .78 
 
 " "500 " 21.60 25.49 .78 
 
 " " 1000 " 25.50 29.39 .78 
 
 Ruled blanks will add from $1.50 to $3.00 to an order. 
 
118 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BLANKS WITHOUT RULING 
 
 Half sheet of Folio 1 1x17 
 
 Full sheet of folio (17x22) for leases, deeds, mortg-ages, con- 
 tracts etc. In four page form. Paper page 11x17 inches. Type 
 page 9x15 inches, containing 135 square inches. Paper 24 lb at 
 15c, per ream $3.60, per 100 sheets 72 cents. 
 
 Ten Point Cost Estimate t 200 Copies ^ Addefl 
 
 1 page 2 pages 100 
 
 210 sheets of paper $.76 .76 .38 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .15 .02 
 
 Composition machine double slug. 5.48 10.96 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.50 2.50 
 
 Press work 200 copies 1.80 1.80 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $9-69 16.17 .52 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.94 3.23 .14 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $11.63 19.40 .66 
 
 " "500 " 13.61 21.38 .66 
 
 " "1000 " 16.91 24.68 .66 
 
 Full Sheet of Folio 17x22 
 
 Ten Point Cost Estimate 
 
 210 sheets of paper 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Composition machine double slug. 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 
 
 Folding one fold 
 
 f 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 3 pages 4 pages 100 
 
 Cost figures 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. 
 
 $ 1.51 
 
 1.51 
 
 76 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 03 
 
 16.44 
 
 21.92 
 
 
 2.60 
 
 2.60 
 
 
 2.55 
 
 2.55 
 
 .14 
 
 .15 
 
 .15 
 
 .05 
 
 $23.45 
 
 28.93 
 
 .97 
 
 4.69 
 
 5.79 
 
 .19 
 
 Selling price $28. 14 
 
 34.72 
 
 1.16 
 
 In most forms of blanks there is a wide range of guessing. 
 The figures here given are for full square inch measurements, 
 showing the cost of machine composition, by reason of the 
 double slug: but if hand set, and nearly full measurement the 
 cost would be nearly or altogether double the machine price for 
 composition. 
 
 These and other tables are worked out, not so much for fix- 
 ing a price, but to show the necessary formula to figure up a 
 job of work; and to keep the estimator in touch with the 
 actual time of turning it out. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 119 
 
 BLANK BOOKS WITH DUPLICATES 
 
 Numbered, Perforated and Half Bound 
 
 The figures here g"iven provide that wheie there are two or 
 more blanks on a leaf, that the form shall be shifted on the 
 press, for which a charge of 20 cents is made for each shift. 
 
 Half Cap or H Royal, 28 lb. at lOc. 
 
 / 1,000 Forms > 
 
 No. of forms on a sheet 12 3 4 
 
 No. sheets of d. c. paper 263 132 88 66 
 
 Cost Estimate ■ 
 
 Paper 5Gc per 100 sheets $1.47 .74 .49 .37 
 
 Cutting and handling .25 .20 .15 .15 
 
 Composition 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 
 
 Presswork 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.20 
 
 Perforations and numbers 1.20 1.20 1-20 1.20 
 
 Binding (* in 2 books) *1.75 .80 .80 .80 
 
 Total cost figures $8.27 6.74 6.64 6.73 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1-65 1.35 1.33 1.34 
 
 Selliii|{ figures $9.92 8.09 7.97 8.06 
 
 Added 1.000 6.86 4.80 4.43 4.28 
 
 BLANK BOOKS WITH DUPLICATES OR STUBS 
 Full Sheet of Cap 
 
 Cap 14x17, 16 lb. at 10c. 1,000 Forms in a Book . 
 
 No. of forms on a sheet 12 3 4 
 
 Sheets for 1,000 forms 1.050 525 350 263 
 
 At 32c per 100 $3.36 1.68 1.12 .84 
 
 Cutting and handling 45 .30 .20 .20 
 
 Ruling 2.00 2.00 2.C0 2.00 
 
 Composition 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 
 
 Presswork and shifting form... 2.65 2.85 3.05 3.25 
 
 Perforation and numbers 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 
 
 Binding (* in two books) *2.00 1.00 100 1.00 
 
 Total cost figures $15.86 12-23 11.27 10.69 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.34 2.45 2.25 2.14 
 
 Selling prices, 1,000 $19.23 14.68 13.52 12.83 
 
 Additional 1,000 forms 
 
 Paper and handling $3.81 1.98 1.32 1.04 
 
 Ruling 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 
 
 Presswork 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 
 
 Perforations and numbers 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 
 
 Binding (* in 2 books) *2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 
 
 Total cost figures $9.11 6.28 5.62 5.34 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.82 1 . 26 1.12 1.07 
 
 Selling added 1,000 $10.93 7.54 6.74 6.41 
 
120 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Blank Books With Carbon Duplicates 
 
 Printing, Numbering, Perforating 
 and Binding. 
 
 D. C. full sheet 32 lb. at 10c. 1000 Forms in a Book ^ 
 
 No. of forms on a half -sheet. 12 3 4 
 
 Sheets of double cap. 1.050 525 350 263 
 
 At 64c per 100,.. ...., S6.72 3..36 2.24 1.68 
 
 Cutting and handling .80 .45 .35 .25 
 
 Ruling 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 
 
 Composition 5.00 4-00 3.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork and shifting forms 3.40 3.60 3.80 4.00 
 
 Perforations and numbers 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 
 
 Binding (♦ in 2 books) *3.00 2.50 2 00 2.00 
 
 Total cost figures $22.82 17.81 15.29 14.83 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 4.50 3.56 3.06 2.97 
 
 Selling prices, lOOO $27.38 21.37 18.35 17.80 
 
 Additionall.OOO forms 17.18 12.13 10.07 9.28 
 
 Omitting numbers reduce the price of each 1.000 forms 70 
 cents. 
 
 The owners of previous editions of the Price List will be sur- 
 prised to note the effect a shorter workday has had upon the 
 prices heretofore quoted or the proper charges for work of simi- 
 lar character. With the exception of paper, all the elements of 
 a completed job of printing are composed of labor. 
 
 The prices for composition, ruling and binding are given as 
 average. They may be lower than actual time may show, but 
 the estimator maj^ safely assume that thes' are not too high. 
 
 The items of guessing in these tables are ruling and compo- 
 sition. If there Is no ruling the reduction from selling prices 
 will be S2.40. The composition is changeable, as hour cost may 
 require, keeping in mind the 20 per cent to be added to the in- 
 crease or decrease of hour cost. The other items may be ac- 
 cepted as reasonable cost figures. 
 
 Triplicates will add for perforating and numbering Sl.OO for 
 each 1,000 forms. 
 
 There is no provision for printing on the back, which would 
 be an extra charge in composition and makeup. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 121 
 
 BLOTTING PADS 
 
 12 to a sheet— 4x9 H inches 
 
 Cost Estimate 1,000 Copies v 
 
 88 sheet for 1,000. 
 
 Costing 7c, enamel lie. 80 lb. 100 lb. 120 lb. Enamel 
 
 Stock $ .9S 1.23 1.48 2.32 
 
 Cutting and handling 20 .23 .28 .35 
 
 Composition 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.60 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 
 
 Total cost figures $3.58 3-86 4. 16 5.47 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 72 .77 .84 1.09 
 
 Selling prices $4.30 4.63 5.00 6.56 
 
 Addedl.OOO 2.35 2.70 3.05 4.10 
 
 In lots of 10,000 22.32 25.68 29.28 40.20 
 
 If in colored ink, other than black, add 25 cents to the first 
 1,000, and 20 cents for additional 1,000s. 
 
 If in two colors, add $2.50 for the first 1,000 and $1.00 for the 
 additional 1,000s. 
 
 18 to a sheet— 3^x8 inches 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 58 sheets in 1,000. 
 Costing 7c. enamel Uc. 
 
 Stock $ .65 
 
 Cutting and handling 
 
 Composition 
 
 Presswork 
 
 
 -1,000 copies- 
 
 , 
 
 80 1b. 
 
 100 lb. 
 
 120 lb. 
 
 Enamel 
 
 . $ .65 
 
 .81 
 
 .99 
 
 1.53 
 
 .15 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .25 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 Total cost figures $2.90 3.11 3.27 3.88 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 58 .62 .65 .77 
 
 Selling prices $3.48 3.73 3.92 4.65 
 
 Addedl.OOO $1.68 1.93 2.12 2.95 
 
 If in colored ink, other than black, add 25 cents to the first 
 1,000. and 20 cents for additional l.OOOs. 
 
 If in two colors, add S2.00 for the first 1,000, and $1.00 for the 
 additional l.OOOs. 
 
 Get the habit of consulting the price list in connection 
 with your estimating and you will find it a grand nerve 
 tonio. 
 
122 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Bonds and Loan Notes With Coupons 
 
 Township. Village, City and School Bonds and Loan Notes 
 are called for in small orders. Long-time bonds, issued by cities 
 and counties, are usually on lithographed forms. Printed bonds 
 run from five to ten years, with ten to twenty coupons. The 
 following are approximate figures for printed forms: 
 
 50 100 Added 
 
 Bonds with 10 coupons. Copies Copies 100 
 
 Half sheet folio or less $0.25 .50 .50 
 
 Cutting and handling 10 .15 .10 
 
 Composition with 10 coupons 10.00 10.00 
 
 Presswork 1.00 100 .10 
 
 Numbering , 75 1.50 150 
 
 Total cost figures $12.10 13.15 2.20 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.42 2.63 .44 
 
 Sellini{ prices $14.52 15.78 2.64 
 
 Backing and transfer will add $2.50 to the first 100 or less, 
 and 15 cents for added 100. 
 
 Bonds and Loan Notes 
 
 Lithographed Blank Forms, filled in with printing. 
 
 50 100 Added 
 
 Bonds Bonds 100 
 
 Lithographed stock forms . S5.00 10.00 5.00 
 
 Comix>sition on lx)dy 7.00 7.00 
 
 Presswork on 2 sides 2.50 2.50 .30 
 
 Total cost figure S14.50 19.50 5.30 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.90 3.90 1.06 
 
 Sellinii prices without coupons $1 7.40 23.40 6.36 
 
 SelliniJ prices: 
 
 With 10 coupons 27.00 33.00 6.00 
 
 With 20 couix)ns 29.00 36.00 6.00 
 
 With 30 coupons 31.00 39.00 6.00 
 
 With 40 coupons 33.00 42.00 6.00 
 
 With 60 coupons.. 37.00 48.00 6.00 
 
 WHEN CALLED UPON FOR ESTIMATES 
 REMEMBER 
 Composition costs §1.30 per hour. 
 Cylinder time work costs $1.50 per hour. 
 Platen press time work costs 80 cents per hour. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 123 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Paper Page 4x5% Inches. Type Page 2V^x4 Inches 
 
 Thirty-two pages on one side of a sheet of 22x32 book paper. 
 Ten square inches of type in each page— in 16 pages 160 square 
 inches. Paper 40 B) book at 5c.— 40 cents for 100 sheets. 
 
 El^tat Point Estimate ' 200 Copies v 
 
 16 pps. 24 pps. 32 pps. 
 
 Sheets of paper for 2C0 copies 33 80 195 
 
 Paper for 200 copies at 40c I .22 ^32 A2 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .20 .25 
 
 8 point machine comp 5.60 8.40 11.20 
 
 Makeup and lockup 5.20 6.50 7.80 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 2.55 2.55 
 
 Folding and stitching .75 1^00 1.20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $14.47 18.97. 23.42 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.89 3.79 4.68 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $17.36 22.76 28.10 
 
 " " 500 " 19.28 25.46 31.64 
 
 " " 1000 " 22.48 29.96 37.54 
 
 Added 100 copies 73 .88 1.54 
 
 6 pt. composition will add 4.42 6.60 8.80 
 
 10 pt. composition will deduct 1.54 2.31 3.08 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 534x8 Inches, cutting 12 covers out of 
 22x28!4. Weight 60 ft> at 7 cents. 84 cents for 100 sheets. 
 
 200 copies Added 
 
 Sheets of paper for 200 cepies 18 sheets 100 
 
 Paper for 200 copies at 40c $.15 .08 
 
 Handling and cutting 10 .01 
 
 Composition average 1.50 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 
 
 Presswork 200 copies .60 .08 
 
 Bindery additional 20 .10 
 
 Cost of 200 covers 12.94 .27 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .59 .05 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $3.53 .32 
 
 " "500 " 4.49 .32 
 
 " " 1000 " 6.09 .32 
 
 By-laws and Constitutions for Societies can be figured in 
 accordance with this table. 
 
124 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Paper Page 4Hx6^ Inches. Type Page 3x5 Inches 
 
 Thirty-two pages on one side of a sheet of 25x38 book paper. 
 Fifteen square inches in one page, 240 square inches in 16 pages. 
 Paper 25x38 60 B) book at 5c, 60c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Eight Point Estimate 200 Copies ^ 
 
 8 pps. 16 pps. 32 pps. 
 
 Sheets of paper for 200 copies 27 54 105 
 
 Paper at 60c per 100 $.16 .32 .63 
 
 Cutting and handling 15 .15 .20 
 
 Machine composition 8 pt 4.20 8.40 16.80 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.50 4.50 9.00 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 1.80 2.55 3-45 
 
 Folding and stitching 60 .75 1.20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 9.41 16.67 31.28 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.88 3.34 6.26 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $11.29 20.01 37.54 
 
 "500 " 12.88 22.11 41.08 
 
 " " 1000 " 15.53 2561 46-98 
 
 Added 100 copies 53 -70 1.18 
 
 6 point will increase each eight pages $3.31. 
 
 10 point will reduce each eight pages 96 cents. 
 
 Hand composition will increase the price of each eight 
 pages $12.96. 
 
 Cover to be added 
 
 Cover stock will be 6Hx9 in., cutting eight out of a sheet of 
 20x25, 50 B) at 7c, costing 70c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate ■ 200 Copies Added 
 
 Sheets of paper for cover 26 slieets 1 00 
 
 Paper for 200 covers $ .18 .09 
 
 Handling and cutting. .10 .01 
 
 Composition estimate 1.50 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 
 
 Presswork 200 copies .60 .08 
 
 Bindery additional .20 .10 
 
 Cost of 200 covers S2.97 .28 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .59 .06 
 
 Selling price of 200 covers $3.56 .34 
 
 " "500 " 4.58 .34 
 
 " " 1000 " 6.28 .34 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 125 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Paper Page 5^x8 Inches. Type Page 3V^x6 Inches 
 
 Sixteen pages on one side of a sheet of 22x32 book paper— 
 Twenty-one square inches of type in each page— in 16 pages of 
 eight point 336 sqiuare inches. Paper 50 B> at 5c— 50 cents per 
 100 sheets. 
 
 Ei^tat Point Estimate • 200 Copies- 
 
 16 pps. 24 pps. 32 pps. 
 
 Sheets of paper for 200 copies 105 158 205 
 
 Paper for 200 copies $ .53 .79 1.03 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .20 .25 
 
 Spoint machine composition 11.76 17.64 23.52 
 
 Malveup and loclcup 5.20 6.50 7.80 
 
 Pressworlc 290 copies 2.55 4.35 5.10 
 
 Folding and stitching 75 1.00 1.20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $20.94 30.48 38.90 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 4.19 6.10 7J8 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $25. 13 36.58 46.63 
 
 " "500 " 25.13 39.64 51.89 
 
 " " 1000 " 30.97 44.74 60.44 
 
 Added 100 copies 73 1.02 1.71 
 
 6 pt. composition will add 9.28 13.92 18.56 
 
 10 pt. composition will deduct 3.23 4.85 6.46 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 8x11 inches, cutting 5 out of 20x25, weight 
 50 fi> at 7c; 70c per 100 sheets— cutting five. 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 Paper for 200 covers; 42 sheets. 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Composition average 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Press work 200 copies 
 
 Bindery additional 
 
 Cost of 200 covers 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 Selling price of 200 covers 
 
 i " " " 560 
 
 " " 1000 " ... 
 
 , 200 Copies 
 
 -^ Added 
 
 
 100 
 
 $ .29 
 
 .15 
 
 .10 
 
 .01 
 
 1.50 
 
 ... 
 
 .39 
 
 
 .60 
 
 .08 
 
 .20 
 
 .01 
 
 $3.08 
 
 .34 
 
 .62 
 
 .07 
 
 $3.70 
 
 .41 
 
 4.93 
 
 .41 
 
 6.98 
 
 .41 
 
126 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Paper Page 5^x7 Inches. Type Page 4xSM Inches 
 
 Thirty-two pagres on one side of a sheet of 28 by 42 book. 
 Twenty-two square Inches for one page— 176 square inches in 
 8 pagres. Paper 70 fi> book at 5c. 100 sheets costing 70c. 
 
 Ten Point Cost Estimate 200 Copies > 
 
 8 pps. 16 PP8. 32 pps. 
 
 Sheets of paper in 200 copies 27 54 105 
 
 Paper at 70c $.19 .38 .73 
 
 Cutting and handling 13 .15 .20 
 
 Machine composition 10 point 4.75 9.50 19.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup 2.50 4.50 9.00 
 
 Press work 200 copies 1.80 2.55 6.90 
 
 Folding and stitching 60 .75 1.20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $9.99 17.83 37.03 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.01 3.57 7.41 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $12.00 21.40 44.44 
 
 " "500 " 13.65 23.59 48.76 
 
 " ** 1000 " 16.40 27.24 55.96 
 
 Added 100 copies 55 .73 1.44 
 
 6pointcomposition will add.... 6.55 13.10 26.20 
 
 8pointcompasition will add.... 1.69 3.38 6.76 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 7xlOH inches: cutting 8 out of a sheet of 
 22Hx28H, 70 B) stock at 7c. $4.90 per ream and 98c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 100 
 
 Paper for 200 covers $ ,27 .13 
 
 Handling and cutting .10 .01 
 
 Composition estimated 1.50 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 
 
 Presswork 200 copies .60 .08 
 
 Bindery additional .20 .10 
 
 Cost of 200 covers $3.05 .32 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .61 .06 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 covers $3.67 .38 
 
 " "500 " 4.81 .38 
 
 •* "1000 - 6.71 .38 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 127 
 
 Pamphlet, Prospectus or Booklet on 
 
 Enameled Stock 
 
 Thirty-two pages, printing- on both sides, of a book sheet 
 22x32. Paper page, size 5^x8 inches; type page 4x6>^, 26 sq. 
 inches, 32 pages, 832 sq. inches. Paper— enamel stock, 60ft) at 10c, 
 $1.20 per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate , 200 Copies ^ Added 
 
 8-l»t. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 215sheets'22x32at$1.20 $2.58 2.58 1.29 
 
 Handling and cutting .30 .30 .13 
 
 Machine composition 29.12 22.46 
 
 Makeup and lockup two forms 12.00 12.00 .... 
 
 Presswork two forms 10.00 10.00 .40 
 
 Colored ink 2.00 2.00 .10 
 
 Paper for cover, 42 sheets .50 .50 .25 
 
 Composition and makeup, 4 pages . 6-00 6.00 
 
 Presswork 2.20 2.20 .14 
 
 Binding 2.00 2-00 .70 
 
 Cost figures for 200 copies $66.70 60.04 3.01 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 13.34 12.01 .59 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $80.04 72.05 3.60 
 
 " "500 " 90.84 82.85 3.60 
 
 " " 1000 " 108.84 100.85 3.60 
 
 Extra color forms to be added 
 
 Makeup and lockup 8.00 8.00 
 
 Ink and running 1000 10.00 10.00 .40 
 
 Cost figures 18.00 18.00 .40 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.60 3.60 .10 
 
 Selling of first 1000 $21.60 21.60 .50 
 
 Added 1000s 5.00 5.00 .50 
 
 These figures are carefully considered for a booklet of the 
 size mentioned. If there is a large run of presswork, double 
 size paper may be used, but not to very great advantage, be- 
 cause all the preliminary lockup and make-ready are abso- 
 lutely double, and often largely increased by the extra size in 
 handling chases, stone room and paper feeding and handling, 
 fully equal in expense to the saving by the reduced time of 
 press running. 
 
 REM ARKS— The main value of the figures given for books 
 is in the determined prices for all the work and stock, except 
 composition. It is worth while to the estimator to know, with- 
 out figuring, that a book with a given number of pages, re- 
 quires a certain number of sheets, and that the value of 
 the paper, presswork and binding are all carefully and uni- 
 formly figured. 
 
128 COST STSTEJI PRICE LIST 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Paper Page 6V^x9K inches. Type Page 4xT inches 
 
 Sixteen pages on one side of a sheet of 25x38 book paper. 
 Twenty-eight square inches to one page. 224 square inches in an 
 eight page form, paper 25x38 book, 60 lb. at 5c, 16 pages on one 
 side. 
 
 Ten Point Cost Estimate 200 Copies » 
 
 8 pps. 16 pps. 32 pps. 
 
 Sheets of paper for 200 copies 52 105 210 
 
 Paper at 60c per 100 32 63 1.26 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .20 .25 
 
 Machine composition, 10 point 6.05 12.10 24.20 
 
 Makeup and lockup 3.00 5.20 10.40 
 
 Press work, 200 copies 2.55 3.45 6.90 
 
 Folding and stitching 60 .75 1.20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies 12.67 22.33 44.21 
 
 Adding20^ 2.53 4.47 8.84 
 
 Selling price of 200 copies $15.20 26.80 53.05 
 
 500 copies 17.15 29.62 58.75 
 
 1000 copies 20.40 34.32 68.25 
 
 Added 100 copies 65 .94 1.90 
 
 Eightpointcomposition will add.. 2.15 4.30 8.60 
 
 C«ver to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 91^^x13 inches, cutting 4 out of 20x25 stock, 
 50 lb. at 7c, costing 70c for 100 sheets of cover. 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 Sheets for 200 covers 
 
 Paper for 200 covers 
 
 H andling and cutting 
 
 Composition average 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork, 200 copies 
 
 Bindery, additional 
 
 Cost of 200 covers 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 SeIIinf{ price of 200 covers... 
 
 " " 500 '• ... 
 " " 1000 " .... 
 
 200 Copies 
 
 -^ Added 
 100 
 
 52 
 
 26 
 
 $ .37 
 
 .18 
 
 .10 
 
 .01 
 
 2.00 
 
 
 .39 
 
 
 .60 
 
 .08 
 
 .20 
 
 .10 
 
 S3.66 
 
 .37 
 
 .73 
 
 .07 
 
 $4.39 
 
 .44 
 
 5.71 
 
 .44 
 
 7.91 
 
 .44 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 129 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Paper Page 7x1 0% Inches. Type Page Sx8% Inches 
 
 Sixteen pages on one side of a sheet of 28x42 book. Forty- 
 two square inches in 1 page, 336 square inches for 8 page form. 
 Paper 28x42, 70 Tb at 5c, and 70c per 100 sheets. 
 
 -200 Copies- 
 
 34.76 
 
 68.00 
 
 37.76 
 
 73.70 
 
 42.76 
 
 83.20 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.90 
 
 8 pps. 16 pps. 32 pps. 
 
 Sheets of paper in 200 copies 52 105 210 
 
 Paper at 70c per 100 $.36 .73 1.47 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .20 .25 
 
 Machine composition 10 point 9.07 18.14 36.28 
 
 Makeup and lockup 3.50 5.70 11.40 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 2.55 3.45 6.90 
 
 Folding and stitching 60 .75 1.20 
 
 Cost of 200 copies $16.23 28.97 57.50 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.25 5.79 11.50 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 copies $19.48 
 
 " "500 " 21.52 
 
 " " 1000 " 24.92 
 
 Added 100 copies 68 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 10Hxl4 inches, cutting in fours from a 
 sheet of 2234x28V^, 70 B) stock at 7c, $4.90 per ream and 98 cents 
 for 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 Paper 53 sheets for 200 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Composition estimated 
 
 Makeup and lockup 
 
 Presswork 200 copies 
 
 Bindery additional 
 
 Cost of 2')0 copies 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. . . 
 
 Sellinii price of 200 covers . 
 
 " " 500 
 " " 1000 
 
 , 200 Copies 
 
 -^ Added 
 100 
 
 $ .52 
 
 .28 
 
 .20 
 
 .02 
 
 2.00 
 
 
 .39 
 
 
 60 
 
 08 
 
 .25 
 
 .15 
 
 
 
 $3.96 
 
 .51 
 
 .79 
 
 .10 
 
 
 
 $4.75 
 
 .61 
 
 6 58 
 
 61 
 
 9.63 
 
 .61 
 
130 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Catalogue Pages— Paper Page 8x1 1 Inches. 
 Type Page 6%x9H Inches 
 
 Eight pagres on one side of a sheet of 22x32 book paper— 
 One page 62 square Inches— 8 pa^es 493 sgiuare inches. 
 Paper 70 B) enamel book at 6c— $5.60 per ream SI. 12 per 100 
 sheets. 
 
 Eigbt Point Estimate ^—1,000 Copies — ^ Added 
 
 8 pps. 16 pps. 8 pps. 
 
 540 sheets at $1.12 $6.05 12.10 6.05 
 
 Handling and cutting .70 1.30 .70 
 
 Composition 8 pps. 496 sq. in 17.36 34.72 17.36 
 
 " extra for figure work. 8.68 17.36 8.68 
 
 Makeup and lockup 5.20 10.40 4.20 
 
 Press work 1,000 copies 5.00 10.00 5.00 
 
 Binding without cover 2.30 3.85 1.25 
 
 Cost of 1,000 copies $45.29 89.73 43.24 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 9.06 17.95 8.65 
 
 Selling price of 1000 copies $54.35 107.68 51.89 
 
 " " 500 " 47.96 95.35 
 
 Added 1000 copies 12.78 24.66 11.52 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 11x16 inches, cutting three from a sheet 
 of 22^x28H. 70 B) at 8c; $5.60 a ream, and $1.12 per 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate for Cover . 1000 Covers Added 
 
 1000 
 
 350 sheets of paper at $1.12 $3.92 3.92 
 
 H andling and cutting .49 .49 
 
 Composition average 3.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 
 
 Presswork 1000 copies 2.75 1.20 
 
 Bindery additional 2.20 2.20 
 
 Cost of 1000 covers $12.75 7.81 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.55 1.58 
 
 Selling price of 200 covers $15.30 9.37 
 
 These figures are providing for a good job of work, with 
 machine composition costing $3.25 per page. No allowance be- 
 ing made for cuts. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 131 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Catalogue Pages— Paper Page 9^x12^ Inches. 
 Type Page 7Hxl 1 Inches 
 
 Eight pages on one side of a sheet of 25x38 book. Eighty 
 square inches in 1 page, 640 square inches for 8 page form. 
 Paper 25x38, S. and C. 60 B) at 5c— ream $3.00; 60c per 100 sheets. 
 
 Ei^ht Point Estimate ^1,000 Gopies-> Added 
 
 8 pps. 16 pp8. 8 pps. 
 
 Paper at 60c per 100 $3.12 6.24 3.12 
 
 Handling and cutting 40 .70 .40 
 
 Composition 8 pages 640 sq. in 22.40 44.80 22.40 
 
 added for figures.... 11.20 22.40 11.20 
 
 Makeup and lockup 6.70 13.40 6.70 
 
 Press work 1,000 copies 4.75 9.50 4.75 
 
 Binding without cover 2.30 3.85 1.25 
 
 Cost of 1.000 copies $50.87 100.89 48.52 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 10.17 20.18 9.70 
 
 Selling price of 1000 copies $61.04 121.07 58.22 
 
 " " 500 " 56.59 112.62 54.40 
 
 Added 1,000 copies 8.90 16.91 7.64 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 12^x19 inches, cutting two out of a 
 sheet of 20x25, 70 lb stock at 8 cents, $5.60 per ream and $1.12 
 for 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate for Cover 1,000 Covers Added 
 
 1000 
 
 Paper 520 sheets for 1,000 $5.82 5.82 
 
 Handling and cutting .68 .68 
 
 Composition 1 page estimated 3.00 ... 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 
 
 Presswork 1000 copies 
 
 Bindery additional 
 
 Cost of lO'K) copies , 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 Sellinii price of 1000 covers $17.81 11.88 
 
 These tables are worked out for reference mainly. Within 
 the number of pages figured, they are safe in making up 
 an estimate, providing the cost of composition is nearly cor- 
 rect. All the other figures are worked out on an average cost 
 basis, and will stand the test of normal hour costs. 
 
 2.75 
 
 1.20 
 
 2.20 
 
 2.20 
 
 
 
 $14.84 
 
 9.90 
 
 2.97 
 
 1.98 
 
 
 
132 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 BOOKS OR PAMPHLETS 
 
 Catalogue Pages— Paper Page 10^x14- Inches. 
 Type Page SHx.12 inches 
 
 Eight pages on one side of a sheet of 28x42 book paper- 
 one pagre 100 square inches, 800 square inches in an eight page 
 form. Paper 28x42, 70 lb. S. and C. at 5c. per ream S3.50, per 
 100 sheets 70c. 
 
 Eifiht Point Cost Estimate ^1,000 Copies-^ Added 
 
 8 pps. 16pi)s. 8 pps. 
 
 Paper 520 sheets at 70c per 100 $3.64 7.28 3-64 
 
 Handling and cutting 46 .82 .36 
 
 Composition 8 pps. 800 sq. in 28.00 56.00 28.00 
 
 added for figures.... 14.00 28.00 14.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup 8.00 16.00 6.40 
 
 Press work, 1000 copies 5.75 11.50 5.75 
 
 Binding without cover 2.50 4.25 1.40 
 
 Cost of 1000 copies 62.35 123.85 59.55 
 
 Adding 20^ 12.47 24.77 11.91 
 
 Sellinfi price of 1000 copies $74.82 148.62 71.46 
 
 Selling price of 500 copies 67.47 134.37 65.97 
 
 Added 1000 copies 14.70 28.50 10.98 
 
 Cover to be Added 
 
 Cover stock will be 14x21 inches, cutting two out of 22x28^, 
 80 lb. at 8c, $6.40 per ream and $1.28 for 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate for Cover 1000 Covers n Added 
 
 1000 
 
 520 sheets of paper at SI. 28 $6.65 6.65 
 
 Handling and cutting .76 .76 
 
 Composition average 3.00 
 
 Makeup and lockup .39 
 
 Presswork, 1000 copies 2.75 1.20 
 
 Bindery, additional 2.30 2.30 
 
 Cost of 1000 covers S15.85 10.91 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 3.17 2.18 
 
 Selling price of 1000 covers $19.02 13.09 
 
 The estimatoi may think he has a better formula for get- 
 ting at the cost of making a catalogue. He will be a better 
 guesser, however, if he will take a lesson from this book before 
 giving his final figures- 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 133 
 
 A MONTHTLY MAGAZINE 
 
 Sixteen Pages on a Full Sheet of 30x44 
 
 Sixteen pages, eight on each side of a sheet of 30x44 book. 
 Page size 11x15; type page 9x12^ inches, four columns to a 
 page, 112 square inches. Paper 65 fi> at 5c— 13.25 per ream, per 
 100 sheets 65 cents. 
 
 Cost Estimate ' — 1,000 Copies — > Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 1,050 sheets of paper $6.82 6.82 .68 
 
 16 pages 8 point at $3.92 62.72 
 
 16 pages 10 point at $3.02 48.32 
 
 Makeup and lockup 12.00 12.00 
 
 Presswork 11.50 11.50 ^8 
 
 Folding and stitching 2.50 2.50 .25 
 
 Costfigures $95.54 81.14 1.31 
 
 Adding 10 per cent 9.56 8.11 .26 
 
 Selling price 1,000 copies $105.10 89.25 ^ 1.57 
 
 Additional 100 copies 1.57 1.57 1.57 
 
 AddedSpages 57.08 48.48 .85 
 
 A cover of four pages added will increase the price of 1000 
 copies about $21.50 for the first 1000, and $6.20 for added 1000s. 
 
 Sixteen Pages on One Side of a Sheet of 32x44, 
 
 Paper page 8x11 inches; type page QVsxdYs, equal 60 square 
 inches. Paper weighing 70 B> at 5c. $3.50 per ream. 70 cents per 
 100 sheets. 
 
 Cost Estimate > — 1,000 Copies — * Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 525 sheets of paper at 70c $ 3.68 3.68 .27 
 
 Handling and cutting .40 ,40 .40 
 
 Eight point machine composition.. 33.60 
 
 Ten point machine composition 25.92 
 
 Makeup and lockup 12.00 12.00 
 
 Presswork 5,75 5.75 .19 
 
 Folding and stitching 2.50 2.50 .25 
 
 Cost figures $57.93 50.25 1.01 
 
 Adding 10 per cent 5.79 5.02 .10 
 
 Selling price 1,000 copies $63.72 55.27 1.11 
 
 Additional 100 copies 1.11 1.11 1.11 
 
 A cover of four pages will increase the selling price about 
 S20.00 for the first 1000, and for added 1000s $5.00. 
 
134 
 
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FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 135 
 
 Cards, Business and Entertainment 
 
 Using- the card scale on the opposite pag-e, the stock figures 
 are based on the cost of 100 sheets, of the size 22x28 inclies. Stock 
 figured as 4 ply or other cards at prices named at $2.00 per 100 
 full sheets. 
 
 Add. 
 250 S'K) 1000 1000 
 
 15 sheets at 2 cents 08 .15 .30 .30 
 
 Cutting and handling- 15 .20 .25 .20 
 
 Composition and lockup.... 1.00 1.00 1.00 
 
 Presswork 50 .65 .90 .60 
 
 Total cost figures $1.73 2.00 2.45 1.10 
 
 Adding 20 per cent , 25 .40 .49 .22 
 
 Sellinf{ Prices- 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sheets 
 
 Cutting 
 
 Cost of 
 
 
 
 
 Add. 
 
 for 1000 
 
 to 1 Shest 
 
 1000 
 
 250 
 
 500 
 
 1000 
 
 1000 
 
 15 
 
 72 
 
 .36 
 
 1.98 
 
 2.40 
 
 2.94 
 
 1.30 
 
 16 
 
 62 
 
 .38 
 
 2.00 
 
 2.42 
 
 2.96 
 
 1.32 
 
 19 
 
 55 
 
 .46 
 
 2.02 
 
 2.46 
 
 3.03 
 
 1.40 
 
 21 
 
 48 
 
 .50 
 
 2.04 
 
 2.51 
 
 3.10 
 
 1.48 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 .58 
 
 2.06 
 
 2.55 
 
 3.17 
 
 1.56 
 
 29 
 
 35 
 
 .70 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.60 
 
 3.27 
 
 1.66 
 
 
 
 At $3.00 per 
 
 1 OO Sheets 
 
 
 
 15 
 
 72 
 
 .54 
 
 2.13 
 
 2.52 
 
 3.13 
 
 1.50 
 
 16 
 
 63 
 
 .58 
 
 2.15 
 
 2.54 
 
 3.16 
 
 1.54 
 
 19 
 
 55 
 
 .68 
 
 2.18 
 
 2.60 
 
 3.26 
 
 1.64 
 
 21 
 
 48 
 
 .76 
 
 2.21 
 
 2.65 
 
 3.34 
 
 1.72 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 .86 
 
 2.24 
 
 2.70 
 
 3.44 
 
 1.82 
 
 29 
 
 35 
 
 1.04 
 
 2.30 
 
 2.80 
 
 3.62 
 
 2.00 
 
 
 
 At $4.00 per 
 
 lOO Sheets 
 
 
 
 15 
 
 72 
 
 .72 
 
 2.17 
 
 2.59 
 
 3.30 
 
 1.68 
 
 16 
 
 63 
 
 .77 
 
 2.19 
 
 2.62 
 
 3.35 
 
 1.73 
 
 19 
 
 55 
 
 .91 
 
 2.24 
 
 2.70 
 
 3.49 
 
 1.87 
 
 21 
 
 48 
 
 1.01 
 
 2.27 
 
 2.76 
 
 3 59 
 
 1.97 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 1.15 
 
 2.32 
 
 2.84 
 
 3.73 
 
 2.10 
 
 29 
 
 35 
 
 1.39 
 At $5.00 
 
 2.39 
 • per 
 
 2.97 
 lOO Sheets 
 
 3.97 
 
 2.34 
 
 15 
 
 72 
 
 .90 
 
 2.21 
 
 2.67 
 
 3.49 
 
 1.86 
 
 16 
 
 63 
 
 .96 
 
 2.24 
 
 2.70 
 
 3.55 
 
 1.92 
 
 19 
 
 55 
 
 1.14 
 
 2.30 
 
 2.80 
 
 3.78 
 
 2.10 
 
 21 
 
 48 
 
 1.26 
 
 2.34 
 
 2.87 
 
 3.90 
 
 2.22 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 1.44 
 
 2.40 
 
 2.97 
 
 4.08 
 
 2.40 
 
 29 
 
 35 
 
 1.74 
 
 2.48 
 
 3.13 
 
 4.38 
 
 2.70 
 
136 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Cards, Business and Entertainment — Cont. 
 
 At $6.00 per 100 Sheets. 
 
 Sheets 
 
 Cutting 
 
 Cost of 
 
 
 
 
 Add. 
 
 for 1000 
 
 to 1 Sheet 
 
 1000 
 
 250 
 
 500 
 
 1000 
 
 1000 
 
 15 
 
 72 
 
 1.08 
 
 2.26 
 
 2.77 
 
 3.66 
 
 2.04 
 
 16 
 
 63 
 
 1.15 
 
 2.28 
 
 2.81 
 
 3.73 
 
 2.11 
 
 19 
 
 55 
 
 1.37 
 
 2.34 
 
 2.93 
 
 3.95 
 
 2.33 
 
 21 
 
 48 
 
 1.51 
 
 2.38 
 
 3.10 
 
 4.09 
 
 2.47 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 1.73 
 
 2.44 
 
 3.22 
 
 4.31 
 
 2.69 
 
 29 
 
 35 
 
 2.09 
 
 2.50 
 
 3.40 
 
 4.67 
 
 3.05 
 
 
 
 At $7.00 
 
 per 
 
 100 Sheets 
 
 
 
 15 
 
 72 
 
 1.26 
 
 2.30 
 
 2.86 
 
 3.84 
 
 2.12 
 
 16 
 
 63 
 
 1.34 
 
 2.33 
 
 2.90 
 
 3.92 
 
 2.20 
 
 10 
 
 55 
 
 1.60 
 
 2.40 
 
 3.04 
 
 4.18 
 
 2.46 
 
 21 
 
 48 
 
 1.76 
 
 2.45 
 
 3.12 
 
 4.34 
 
 2.62 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 2'02 
 
 2.52 
 
 3.25 
 
 4.60 
 
 2.86 
 
 29 
 
 36 
 
 2.44 
 
 2.63 
 
 3.46 
 
 5.00 
 
 3.26 
 
 Two colors add to any 
 
 
 
 
 
 price 
 
 
 1.62 
 
 1.80 
 
 2.10 
 
 1.00 
 
 
 Round Comer Die Cut Cards 
 
 
 Extra Translucent. 
 
 
 Cards 
 
 Cards 
 
 1,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 500 
 
 1,000 
 
 Added 
 
 Composition anfi lonkun... 
 
 
 $1.25 
 
 1.25 
 
 
 Presswork, 
 
 
 
 .60 
 
 .90 
 
 .60 
 
 Total labor cost 
 
 Adding 20 percent. 
 
 $1.85 
 .37 
 
 2.15 
 .43 
 
 Sellinii labor $2.22 
 
 Selling prices: 
 
 No. 63— Selling .72 
 
 No 63 " .90 
 
 No. 55 " 1.02 
 
 No. 48 " 1.14 
 
 No. 36 " 1.26 
 
 2.58 
 
 No. 88- 
 
 No. 70 
 
 No. 63 
 
 No. 55 
 
 No. 48 
 
 No. 36 
 
 For 2 colors add to above price. 
 
 .72. 
 
 .84. 
 1.02. 
 
 .12 
 
 .72 
 
 $2.58 
 
 $3.30 
 
 $1.44 
 
 2 67 
 
 3.48 
 
 1.62 
 
 2.73 
 
 3.60 
 
 1.74 
 
 2.79 
 
 3.72 
 
 1.86 
 
 2.85 
 
 3.84 
 
 1.98 
 
 i Comer 
 
 
 $2.48 
 
 8.12 
 
 1.26 
 
 2.52 
 
 3.18 
 
 1.32 
 
 2.56 
 
 3.24 
 
 1.38 
 
 2.58 
 
 3.30 
 
 1.44 
 
 2.64 
 
 3.42 
 
 1.56 
 
 2.73 
 
 3.60 
 
 1.74 
 
 1.80 
 
 2.10 
 
 .70 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 137 
 
 Card Display Announcements 
 
 This class of work usually requires more care and taste 
 than the ordinary hand bill. 
 
 * , 100 Copies 
 
 Prices for Black Ink 8s 6s 4s 
 
 Card board. 22x28 inches 7x11 9%xll 11x14 
 
 Sheets of stock 14 118 27 
 
 Card stock $.42 .54 .84 
 
 Handling- and cutting,. .15 .20 .20 
 
 Composition 1.75 1.75 2.00 
 
 Presswork .70 .70 .70 
 
 Total cost fig-u res. $3.02 3.29 3.74 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .60 .66 .74 
 
 Selling prices first 100.... $3.62 3.95 4.48 
 
 AddedlOOs .60 .78 .97 
 
 If colored ink. add for first 100, $1.00 and 5 cents for added 
 100s. For two colors of ink add $1.50 for first 100 and 15 cents 
 for additional 100s. 
 
 CARD DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
 Cost Estimate . 100 copies » 
 
 3s 2s Is 
 
 Prices for black ink. 9Hx22 14x22 22x28 
 
 Card board 22x28, 6 ply. 33 55 llO 
 
 Coated at $3.50 per 100. Cards. Cards. Cards. 
 
 Card stock $1.15 192 3.85 
 
 Handling and cutting 25 .30 .40 
 
 Composition 3.00 3.50 4.50 
 
 Presswork 1.00 1.25 1.50 
 
 Total cost figures $5.40 6.97 10.25 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.08 1.39 2.05 
 
 Selling prices first 100 $6.48 8.36 12.30 
 
 AddedlOO 1.25 2.00 4.00 
 
 COMMUTATION TICKETS 
 
 For Restaurants, Boarding houses and Barbers. 
 
 100 250 500 1,000 
 
 Card stock $.06 .15 .30 .50 
 
 Handling and cutting.... 14 .15 .20 .25 
 
 Composition 1.20 1.20 1.20 1,20 
 
 Presswork 40 .50 .65 .90 
 
 Numbering .10 .15 .30 .50 
 
 Total cost figures... ..$1.90 2.15 2.65 3.35 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .38 .43 .55 .65 
 
 Selling prices ..$2.28 2.58 3.20 4.00 
 
 AddedlOOs .23 .23 .23 .23 
 
138 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Cards — Mailing and Advertising 
 
 Cutting from 24x36 tag stock, 140 pounds to ream, size 6x9, 
 16s; and 7x11. cutting 8s from 22x28 sheets, 110 lbs, to ream, cost-» 
 ing 5 cents a pound. 
 No. sheets of card board. 66 66 132 130 
 
 Composition on front $1. 6x9 > . 7x11 . 
 
 on reverse 35 sq. inches 1,000 Added 1,000 Added 
 
 for smaller card $2.50. Copies l.aM) Copies 1,000 
 
 Card stock at 5c $0.92 0.90 1.45 1.43 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .15 .25 .20 
 
 Composition on both sides.... 3.00 .... 3.50 
 
 Presswork 1.20 .80 1.60 1.05 
 
 Total cost figures $5.32 1.85 6.80 2.68 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.06 .37 1.36 .54 
 
 Selling prices $6.38 2.22 3.16 3.22 
 
 Added 100s 23 ... .33 
 
 If in colored ink add 75 .15 1.00 .15 
 
 In two colors add 2.00 1.08 220 1.10 
 
 If there is no composition on the address side there would 
 be a proper reduction of f 1.20 from selling price of the first 1,000. 
 
 ESTIMATE WORDS 
 
 Estimate words, counting 100 equal to 300 ems solid eight 
 point— 9 lines of 24 em pica measure. In ten point, same mea- 
 sure— 11 lines. 
 
 There are 250 words in 25 lines of typewriter copy. Twenty- 
 five lines of typewriter set in any measure, eight point, equal to 
 900 ems, or eleven square inches of type. 
 
 45 lines, 24 ems, 8 point, omitting heading or page number 
 has 500 words. 
 
 WORDS IN TEN SQUARE INCHES OF TYPE 
 
 Words Ems 
 
 12-point solid 140 360 
 
 12-point leaded 110 360 
 
 11-point solid 170 440 
 
 11-point leaded 140 440 
 
 10-point solid 210 520 
 
 10-point leaded 160 520 
 
 9-pointsolid 280 640 
 
 9-point leaded 214 640 
 
 8-pointsolid 320 810 
 
 8-point leaded 230 810 
 
 7-point solid 380 1060 
 
 7-point leaded 270 1060 
 
 6-pointsolid 470 1440 
 
 6-point leaded •••. 340 1440 
 
 5-pointsolid 690 1760 
 
 5-pointleaded 500 1760 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 139 
 
 Folded Letter Circulars 
 
 CJsing half or whole sheet of folio for forms. The paper page 
 8>fxll inches, with a % inch marg-in, gives a type page of 7x9H 
 inches, equal to 66 square inches. 
 
 Using 20 lb. paper at 10c. < 1000 Copies > 
 
 12 3 4 
 page pages pages pages 
 
 Cost of paper $2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 
 
 Handling and cutting 30 .30 .30 .30 
 
 Composition, 10 pt. machine 2.70 5.40 8.10 10.80 
 
 Makeup and lockup 80 1.60 2.40 3.20 
 
 Presswork 1.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 
 
 Folding, one fold 50 .50 .50 .50 
 
 Total cost figures $8.05 12.55 16.05 19.55 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.61 2.51 3.21 3.91 
 
 Selling prices $9.66 15.06 19.26 23.46 
 
 Added 1000 copies 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 
 
 500 copies 7.41 12.81 17.00 21.20 
 
 Add or deduct 100 copies 45 ,45 .45 .45 
 
 Folded Note Circulars 
 
 Using quarter or half sheet folio for forms. The paper page 
 5^x8^ inches, with a % inch margin, gives a type page 4x7 
 inches, equal to 28 square inches. 
 
 Using 20 lb. paper at 10c. / 1,000 Copies » 
 
 263 sheets at 40c per 100 12 3 4 
 
 page\ pages pages pages 
 
 Cost of paper $1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 
 
 Cutting and handling 20 .20 .20 .20 
 
 Composition. 10 pt. machine 1.20 2.40 3-60 4. SO 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.65 1.65 1.65 
 
 Folding, one fold 50 .50 .50 .50 
 
 Total cost figures $4.15 5.80 7.00 8.20 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 83 1.16 1.40 1.G4 
 
 Selling prices $4.98 6.96 8.40 9.84 
 
 Added 1.000 2.75 3.06 3-06 3.06 
 
 500 copies 3.65 5.45 6.87 8.31 
 
 Add or deduct 100 copies 28 .30 .30 .30 
 
 The vital points of the cost system are, first, a time ticket 
 for each employe, and a complete record of the day's work; 
 second, the transfer of the time intelligently on the job entry 
 sheet and the final cost charge of aH the work, and a reason- 
 able profit added for the selling price. 
 
140 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 CIRCULAR LETTERS 
 
 Half Letter or Quarter Folio Circulars 
 
 No form rated at less than $2.00 for composition. 
 
 Paper 20 fl) folio at 10c 1000 Copies . Added 
 
 263 sheets per 1,000. 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 100 
 
 Paper at 40c per 100 $1.05 1.05 .10 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .02 
 
 Comp. handset, full page 7.00 4.32 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 .08 
 
 Total cost figures $9.45 6.77 .20 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.89 1.35 .24 
 
 Sellinii prices $11.34 8.12 .24 
 
 500 copies would be $1.20 less than 1,000. 
 
 Keep In mind the fact ttiat hand composition on the 
 hour basis of $1.30 produces only about 800 ems of 
 measured type. 
 
 CIRCULARS ON TYPEWRITER 
 
 Fours of Folio 20 B) at 10c, full page with 6 point slugs, 33 
 lines to one page, equal to 1,500 ems of 10 point matter, or near- 
 ly two hours work on a full page of composition, which ought 
 to be full time for proof and lockup. 
 
 . 1,000 Copies » 
 
 Estimated Cost One Two Three Four 
 
 Page. Pages. Pages. Pages. 
 
 Paper 40c per 100 sheets $1.05 1.05 2.10 2.10 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .20 .30 .30 
 
 Composition. 33 lines each 2.40 4.80 7-20 9.60 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.65 2.65 2.65 
 
 Folding .50 .50 
 
 Total cost figures $4.85 7.70 12.75 15.15 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 97 1.54 2.55 3.03 
 
 SelliniE prices $5.82 9.24 15.30 18.18 
 
 AddedlOOs 25 .27 .44 .44 
 
 If a solid form of 10 point, the composition would increase the 
 price per page $2.50. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 141 
 
 CIRCULAR FOLDERS 
 
 ENVELOPE SLIPS AND FOLDERS 
 
 Paper page SYzxQH inches, type pag-e 2%x5% inches, equal to 
 15 square inches. Using card stock at $1.00. 
 
 ^1,000 copies-^ Added 
 
 One Pa^e. 8 pt. 10 pt. 1.000 
 
 40 sheets of cardboard $.40 .40 .40 
 
 Handling and cutting .25 .25 .15 
 
 Composition hand-set 2.08 1.12 
 
 Presswork .90 ^90 .60 
 
 Total cost figures $3.63 2.67 1.15 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .73 ^53 ^ 
 
 Selling prices, 1,000 copies $4.36 3.20 1.38 
 
 Printing on both sides 6.50 4-40 1.40 
 
 FOLDERS OR LEAFLETS 
 
 Four PaiEes for 6V2 envelopes, type page 3x534, equal to 16 
 square inclies, paper form for four pages 634x14 or 7x1234 inches, 
 cutting 10 out of 25x38 book, 20 leaflets to a sheet, 60 ft at 5c. 
 
 Cost Estimate ^1.000 Copies-^ Added 
 
 8 pt. 10 pt. 1.000 
 
 Paper at 60c per 100 sheets $.32 .32 .32 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .20 
 
 Composition, part machine 4.28 3.80 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 .80 
 
 Folding .50 ^50 ^ 
 
 Total cost figures $6.50 6.02 1-62 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.30 1^2 ^2 
 
 Selling prices. 1,000 $7.80 7.24 1.94 
 
 Some of these forms may be largely hand-set, for which 
 prices should if possible be increased. 
 
 Tlie quality of paper may make an increased price, which 
 should be considered in making prices. 
 
 For GVfi Envelopes 
 
 Six Paies— Paper for form 10x14 inches; 8s of 28x42 book, 
 80 B). Type page 3x534 inches, equal to 96 sq. in. for 6 pages. 
 
 64 sheets for 1,000 copies. 1,000 Copies Added 
 
 8 pt. 10 pt. 1.000 
 
 Paper at 84c per 100 sheets $ .64 .64 .64 
 
 Handling and cutting .25 .25 .20 
 
 Composition machine set 4.40 3.20 
 
 Presswork 1.60 1.60 1.05 
 
 Folding 2 folds .80 ^80 ,00 
 
 Total cost figures $7,69 6.49 2.49 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.54 1.30 .51 
 
 Selling prices $9.23 7.79 3.00 
 
 Added 1,000s 3.00 3.00 3.00 
 
142 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 CIRCULAR FOLDERS 
 
 FOLDERS OR LEAFLETS— For 6K Envelopes. 
 
 Eirfht Pa^es— Paper 13x13, cutting 6 out of 28x42. 70 lb. book, 
 taking 88 sheets for 1,000. Type page 3x5% inches, equal to 17 
 square inches. Paper at 5c, ;0c per 100 sheet, 
 
 Cost Estimate 1,000 Copies Added 
 
 8 pt. 10 pt. 1,000 
 
 88 sheets at 70c $.62 .62 .62 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .20 .20 
 
 Composition machine 6.75 5.60 
 
 Presswork 1.65 1.65 1.05 
 
 Folding 2 folds .80 ^0 ^ 
 
 Total cost figures $10.02 8.87 2.47 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.00 1.77 .49 
 
 Selling prices $12.02 10.64 2.96 
 
 Added 1,000s 2.S6 2.96 2.96 
 
 Folders or Leaflets— For No. lO Envelopes. 
 
 Paper page 3%xd inches, type page 2>3x8 inches, equal to 21 
 square inches. 
 
 Four Paies— Paper for form 9x14 inches, cutting 9 from a 
 sheet of 28x42—70 2> book, costing 5c. 56 sheets of paper. 
 
 1,000 Copies Added 
 
 8 pt. 10 pt. 1,000 
 
 Paper 70c per 100 $.39 .39 .39 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .20 .20 
 
 Comp. machine 84 square inches. . . 4.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork 1.60 1.60 1.05 
 
 Folding one fold 50 .50 .30 
 
 Total cost figures 6.69 5.69 1.94 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.34 1.14 .39 
 
 Selling prices $8.03 6.83 2.33 
 
 Added 1,000 2.33 2.33 2.33 
 
 Sellinii prices, 6 paiies $10.52 9.30 2.96 
 
 Sellinii prices, 8 pai{es..... $13.72 12.14 3.44 
 
 Sellinii prices, 10 paies $18.58 16.54 4.54 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 143 
 
 COMPLAINTS, CONTRACTS. ETC. 
 
 On 32 fi> Double-Cap, when over two pag-es, so as to fold like 
 le^al cap, type pag-e Q%xl2 inches, equal to 80 square inches. 
 These are usually in small numbers, composition 80 square 
 inches to a page. 
 
 , 100 Copies . 
 
 One Pa^e 8 pt. 10 pt. 12 pt. 
 
 Paper at lOc $.35 .35 .35 
 
 Handling- and cutting" .15 .15 .15 
 
 Composition machine 4.20 3 24 2.95 
 
 Makeup and lockup 1.40 1.40 1.40 
 
 Presswork 60 .60 .60 
 
 Cost figures $6.70 5.74 5.45 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.34 1.15 1.09 
 
 Selling prices $8.04 6.89 6.54 
 
 Added 100 65 .65 .65 
 
 Two Pa^es 
 
 Paper and handling" $ ,50 .50 .50 
 
 Composition and lockup 11.20 9!28 8.70 
 
 Presswork .80 .80 .80 
 
 Costfig-ures $12.50 10.58 10.00 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.50 2.12 2.00 
 
 Selling prices $15.00 12.70 12.00 
 
 Added 100 copies 72 .72 ,72 
 
 Three Pa^es — 
 
 Paper and handling $ .85 .85 .85 
 
 Composition and lockup 16.80 13.80 13.05 
 
 Presswork 2.40 2.40 2.40 
 
 Cost figures $20.05 17.05 16.30 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 4.01 3.41 3,20 
 
 Selling Prices $24.06 20.46 19.50 
 
 Added 100 folded 1,40 1.40 1.40 
 
 Four Pa({es 
 
 Paper and handling $ .85 .85 .85 
 
 Composition and lockup 22.40 18.44 17.40 
 
 Presswork 2.40 2.40 2.40 
 
 Cost figures $25.65 21.69 20.65 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 5.13 4 34 4.13 
 
 Selliii{{ prices $30.78 26.03 24.78 
 
 Added 100 folded 1.40 1.40 1.40 
 
144 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 DELIVERY BOOKS AND SHEETS 
 
 In duplicate for Carbon. 16s Manila Royal and print; 43ix6 
 inches, canvas back and wire-tied. Paper at 4 cents. 
 130 sheets for 10 books. 10 20 Added 
 
 Books. Books. 10 Books. 
 
 Paper at 16c perlOO $.21 .42 .21 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .20 .10 
 
 Composition.... 1.00 1.50 
 
 Presswork 1.50 2.00 .40 
 
 Binding 1.55 2.70 1.10 
 
 Total cost figures $4.41 6-82 1.81 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 88 1.36 .36 
 
 Selling prices... $5.29 8.18 2.17 
 
 Delivery Books in Duplicates. 
 
 Without carbons, 200 in a book. 
 6x9, 263 sheets royal in 10 books. 10 20 Added 
 
 Books. Books. 10 Books. 
 
 Paper 20 ft) Manila at 5c $.53 1.05 .52 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 .25 .15 
 
 Composition 1.00 1.50 
 
 Presswork 1.50 2.00 .40 
 
 Binding 1.20 2.20 1.00 
 
 Total cost figures $4.43 7.00 2.0? 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 89 1.40 .41 
 
 Selling prices $5.32 8.40 2.48 
 
 Delivery Sheets in Duplicate and Triplicate 
 
 Using Carbons, Roj^al or Folio Papers. 
 
 16 and 14 lb. weight. 250 Sheets 375 Sheets 
 
 Estimated to use 5c paper. Duplicates Triplicates 
 
 250 sheets for duplicates and 425 1,000 Added 1,000 Added 
 
 sheets for triplicates 1.000 1.000 
 
 Paper $.53 .52 .75 .75 
 
 Handling and cutting .30 .25 .40 .30 
 
 Composition 1.20 .... 1.20 
 
 Presswork 2.00 1.10 2.40 1.65 
 
 Punching and gathering .50 .30 .70 .60 
 
 Total cost figures $4.53 2 27 5.45 3.30 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 91 .45 109 .66 
 
 Selling prices $5.44 2.72 6.54 3.86 
 
 It will be noted that the selling prices are for 1,000 dupli- 
 cates, or 2,000 sheets and 1,000 triplicates, or 3,000 sheets. No 
 provision for down rules, or ruling. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 145 
 
 ENVELOPES 
 
 LABOR COST ESTIMATE 
 
 Added 
 
 Comp. and presswork only... 250 500 1,000 1.000 
 
 Composition corner card $0.50 0.50 0.50 
 
 Presswork and opening up 50 .65 .90 .60 
 
 Total cost figures for labor.... 1.00 1.15 1.40 .60 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 20 .23 .28 .12 
 
 Selling price for labor $1.20 1.38 1.68 .72 
 
 Customers furnishing envelopes, there should be an extra 
 charge of 10 per cent to these figures. 
 
 SELLING PRICE FOR ENVELOPES COMPLETE 
 
 Selling price Added 
 
 Pay, drug and coin, costing 250 500 1000 1000 
 
 56c $1.40 1.72 2.35 1.39 
 
 Bond XX, at $1.40 1.80 2.22 3.36 2.40 
 
 Linen XXX, at 1.60 1.85 2.34 3.60 2.64 
 
 CostingeOc 1.40 1.75 2.40 1.44 
 
 Costing 70c 1.45 1.80 ?.52 1.56 
 
 Costing 80c 1.50 1.90 2.64 1.68 
 
 Costing 90c 1.55 1.95 2.76 1.80 
 
 Costing $1.10 1.60 2.00 2.88 1.92 
 
 Costing 1.15 1.65 2.05 8.00 2.04 
 
 Costing 1.20 1.70 2.10 3.12 2.16 
 
 Costing 1.30 1.75 2.16 3.24 2.28 
 
 Costing 1.40 1.80 2-22 3.36 2.40 
 
 Costing 1.50 1.80 2.28 3.48 2.52 
 
 Costing 1.60 1.85 2.34 3.60 2.64 
 
 Costing 1.70 1.85 2.40 3.72 2.76 
 
 Costing 1.80 1.85 2.46 3.84 2.88 
 
 Costing 1,90 1.85 2.52 3.96 3.00 
 
 Costing 2.00 1.85 2.58 4.08 3.12 
 
 Costing 2.10 1.85 2.64 4.20 3.24 
 
 Costing 2.20 1.86 2.70 4.32 3.36 
 
 Costing 2.30 1.89 2.76 4.44 3.48 
 
 Costing 2.40.. 1.92 2.82 4.56 3.60 
 
 Costing 2.50 1.95 2.88 4.68 3.72 
 
 Costing 2.60 1.98 2.94 4.80 3.84 
 
 Costing 2.70 2.01 3.00 4.92 3.96 
 
 Costing 2.80 2.04 3.06 5.04 4.08 
 
 Costing 2.90 2.07 3.12 5.16 4.20 
 
 Costing 3.00 2.10 3.18 5.28 4.32 
 
 In colored ink, will add 50 cents to the first 1000 or fraction. 
 In two colors, add for form 50 cents, and 12 cents per 100 for 
 extra presswork; and for extra 1000s, after the first add $1.00. 
 
146 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 LETTER HEADS 
 
 The hour cost of composition being uncertain, the figures of 
 each column are suggestive as to cost. 
 
 Cost Estimate of Labor 1,000 Copies » 
 
 Composition and lockup $1.30 1.60 1.90 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 1.20 
 
 Tablets 10 .10 .10 
 
 Total $2.60 2.90 3.20 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. 52 .58 .64 
 
 Selling price of labor $3.12 3.48 3.84 
 
 Selling price of completed 
 
 work Paper . 1,000 Copies > 
 
 Composition costing $1.30 1.60 1.90 
 
 Paper 10c, 10 5> S1.32 4.44 4.80 5.16 
 
 Added 1.000 2.40 2.40 2.40 
 
 500 copies 3.42 3.78 4.14 
 
 AddedlOOs .24 .24 .24 
 
 Paperatl2c 1.56 4.68 5.04 5.40 
 
 Added 1.000 2.64 2.64 2.64 
 
 500copies. 3.54 3.90 4.26 
 
 AddedlOOs .26 .26 .26 
 
 Paper at 14c '. 1.80 4.92 5.28 
 
 Added 1,000 2.88 2.88 
 
 SOOcopies 3.64 4.02 
 
 AddedlOOs .29 .29 
 
 Paper at 16c 2.04 5.16 5.52 
 
 Added 1.000 3.12 3.12 
 
 500 copies 3.78 4.14 
 
 AddedlOOs .31 .31 
 
 Paper at 18c 2.28 5.40 5.76 
 
 Addedl.OOO 3.36 3.36 
 
 500 copies 3.90 4.26 
 
 AddedlOOs .34 .34 
 
 Paperat20c 2.52 5.64 6.00 
 
 Addedl.OOO 3.60 3.60 
 
 500 copies 4.02 4.38 
 
 AddedlOOs .36 .36 .36 
 
 Paper at 22c 2.76 5.88 6.24 6 60 
 
 Addedl.OOO 3.84 3.84 3.84 
 
 500copies 4.14 4.58 5.86 
 
 AddedlOOs .38 .38 .38 
 
 For colored ink other than black add 50 cents to the first 
 1,000, and 6 cents for added l,OuO. 
 
 For two colors add $2.50 for the first 1,C00. and $1.00 for 
 additional 1,000. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 147 
 
 Note and Memorandum Headings 
 
 Cost Estimate of Labor for 1,000 Copies. 
 
 -1,000 Goptes- 
 
 Composition and lockup $1.00 1.20 1.40 
 
 Presswork .90 .90 .90 
 
 Tablets 10 .10 .10 
 
 Total cost fig-ures $2.00 2.20 2.40 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. .40 .44 .48 
 
 Sellini^ price of labor, 1 ,000 $2.40 
 
 Selling- price of labor, added 1,000. 
 
 Selling price of completed work 
 
 Paper ^ 
 
 Composition costing 
 
 Paper at 10c, 5-tt> $ .66 
 
 Added 1,000 copies 
 
 500 copies 
 
 AddedlOOs .... 
 
 Paper at 12c, 5- ft 78 
 
 Added 1.000 
 
 500 copies 
 
 Added 100s 
 
 Paper at 14c, 5- B) 90 
 
 Added 1,000 
 
 500 copies 
 
 AddedlOOs 
 
 Paper at 16c, 5-ft 1.02 
 
 Added 1,000 
 
 500 copies 
 
 AddedlOOs 
 
 Paper at 18c. 5-B) 1.14 
 
 Added 1,000 
 
 500 copies 
 
 AddedlOOs 
 
 Paper at 20c. 5-B) 1.26 
 
 Added 1.000 
 
 500 copies 
 
 AddedlOOs 
 
 Colored ink will add 22 cents per 1.000; 2 colors of ink will 
 add to first 1,000 $1.50, and to added 1,000s 75 cents. 
 
 $2.40 
 
 2.64 
 
 2.88 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 ►O Goples- 
 
 .90 
 
 1,U1I 
 
 
 $1.00 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.40 
 
 3.06 
 
 3.30 
 
 3.54 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.50 
 
 2.43 
 
 2.67 
 
 2.91 
 
 .16 
 
 .16 
 
 .16 
 
 3.18 
 
 8.42 
 
 3.66 
 
 1.62 
 
 1.62 
 
 1.62 
 
 2.49 
 
 2.73 
 
 2.97 
 
 .17 
 
 .17 
 
 .17 
 
 3.30 
 
 3.54 
 
 3.78 
 
 1.74 
 
 1.74 
 
 1.74 
 
 2.55 
 
 2.79 
 
 3.03 
 
 .19 
 
 .19 
 
 .19 
 
 3.42 
 
 3.66 
 
 3.90 
 
 1.86 
 
 1.86 
 
 1.86 
 
 2.61 
 
 2.85 
 
 3.09 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 .20 
 
 3.54 
 
 3.78 
 
 4.12 
 
 1.98 
 
 1.98 
 
 1.98 
 
 2.67 
 
 2.91 
 
 3.15 
 
 .21 
 
 .21 
 
 .21 
 
 3.66 
 
 3.92 
 
 4 25 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.73 
 
 2.97 
 
 3.21 
 
 .22 . 
 
 .22 
 
 .22 
 
148 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 MONTHLY STATEMENTS 
 
 500 
 
 Cost of all items except paper. 
 
 Composition $1.00 
 
 Presswork 60 
 
 Tablets .10 
 
 1,000 
 
 1.00 
 .90 
 .10 
 
 Total cost figures $1.70 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 34 
 
 2.00 
 .40 
 
 Sellinii price of labor $2.04 
 
 Completed Work. 
 
 1.000 
 
 $.35 
 .40 
 
 Gem3%x55^ 
 
 $2.25 
 
 .... 2.28 
 
 .42 
 
 
 .... 2.29 
 
 .44 
 .46 
 
 Sauare bViXoVs 
 
 Yankee 3)^x8H 
 
 .... 2.30 
 2.32 
 
 .48 
 
 
 .... 2.33 
 
 .50 
 
 Pony 4%\8i4 
 
 2.34 
 
 .52 
 
 .54 
 
 Royal Yankee 4x0^ 
 
 .... 2.35 
 .... 2.37 
 
 .56 
 
 
 .... 2.28 
 
 .58 
 
 
 .... 2.39 
 
 .60 
 
 D-lb- reg at 10c 
 
 .... 2.40 
 
 .65 
 
 
 .... 2.43 
 
 .70 
 
 
 .... 2.46 
 
 .75 
 
 6-lb. reg. ot 10c 
 
 .... 2.49 
 
 .60 
 
 
 2.52 
 
 .85 
 
 
 .... 2.55 
 
 .90 
 
 
 .... 2.58 
 
 .95 
 
 bYzll 
 
 .... 2.61 
 
 1.00 
 
 
 .... 2.64 
 
 2.88 
 2.90 
 2.93 
 2.95 
 2.98 
 3.00 
 3.02 
 3.05 
 3.07 
 3.10 
 3.12 
 3.16 
 3.24 
 3.30 
 3.36 
 3.42 
 3.48 
 3.54 
 3.60 
 
 Special ruled statements will add $1.25 to first 1.000, and 
 20 cents per 1,000 additional. 
 
 Merchandise Orders or Receipts 
 Size 334x8^ inches 
 
 Half original and half duplicate. 
 
 White and manila paper 
 
 Handling and cutting 
 
 Composition 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Gathering, perforating, binding. .. 
 
 Total cost figures 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 
 
 10 Books 
 100 Leaves 
 
 10 Books 
 200 Leaves 
 
 S .20 
 
 .40 
 
 .15 
 
 .90 
 
 .20 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.40 
 
 $3.35 
 
 4 40 
 
 .65 
 
 .88 
 
 
 
 Selling prices 
 
 Added single books . 
 
 $4.00 
 
 .25 
 
 5.28 
 
 .38 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 149 
 
 HANDBILLS AND POSTERS 
 
 HANDBILL SIZES ON 24x36 PRINT 
 
 There is a great difference to be noted between a handbill, 
 with a larg-e amount of type composition, and a poster where 
 the aim is to use but eight or ten lines for a whole sheet of 
 paper. 
 
 Using a 24x36 sheet, 35 B) print at 4c a pound. 
 
 Handbills / 1,000 Copies » 
 
 Regular size. 6x9 9x12 12x18 18x24 
 
 Number to a sheet. 16 8 4 2 
 
 Number of sheets for 1,000. 66 132 263 525 
 
 Paper 28 cents for 100 sheets $ .18 .36 .72 1.44 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .15 .20 .25 
 
 Composition handset 1.50 3.00 5.00 12.00 
 
 Presswork 90 1.20 1.60 2.65 
 
 Total cost figures $2.73 4.71 7.52 16.34 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 55 .94 1.50 3.27 
 
 Selling price, 1 ,000 $3.28 5.65 9.02 19.61 
 
 Added 1,000 1.05 1.55 2.30 3.30 
 
 The composition is based on pica measurement, allowingr 
 some time for open matter. But an investigation into costs 
 will bring us to the conclusion that heretofore we have made 
 no money on jobs of 1,000 in either of the above sizes. 
 
 HANDBILLS. ON 28x42 PRINT 
 
 50 B) stock, costing 4 cents, with moderate display. 
 
 1,000 Copies » 
 
 7x10^ 93^x1034 10^x14 9>^x21 
 16s 12s 8s 6s 
 
 Paper at 40c per 100 $.33 .44 .66 .88 
 
 Handling and cutting 15 .15 .20 .20 
 
 Composition 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 1.60 2.65 
 
 Total cost figures $3.98 4.79 6.46 8.73 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 70 .96 1.29 1.77 
 
 Selling prices $4.68 5.75 7.75 10.50 
 
 Added 1.000s 1.30 1.40 1.75 2.10 
 
 5,000 copies 9.88 11.35 14.75 18.90 
 
 The guessing element in this table is composition, and if 
 the copy is made up to any extent of prices, the estimate may 
 not be large enough. There will be much gained, however, to 
 printers, if they will hold closely to these figures. Ordinarily 
 these forms must be hand set, there is no other way to cheap- 
 en the price. 
 
150 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 HANDBILLS ON 28x42 PRINT 
 
 50 t), costing 4 cents. 
 
 Paper at 40c per 100 sheets 
 
 Handling" and cutting 
 
 Composition 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Total cost figures $10.90 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.18 
 
 Selling prices, 1,000 $13.08 
 
 1,000 
 
 Goples- 
 
 
 Long 5s 
 
 4s 
 
 2s 
 
 8Hx28 
 
 14x21 
 
 21x28 
 
 $1.05 
 
 1.32 
 
 2.62 
 
 .20 
 
 .25 
 
 .35 
 
 7.00 
 
 8.00 
 
 15.00 
 
 2.65 
 
 2.65 
 
 3.65 
 
 12.22 
 2.44 
 
 21.62 
 4.32 
 
 14.66 
 
 25.94 
 
 These tables serve one good purpose, in drawing attention 
 to the fact that the prices are nearly exact for all items except 
 composition, and for this the estimate cost is the minimum. 
 
 HANDBILLS ON 28x42 COLORED PRINT 
 
 50 B> stock at iVa cents 
 
 Cost Estimate 
 
 Sheets of paper in 1,000. 
 
 At 45c per 100 sheets $ .30 
 
 Handling and cutting • 
 
 Composition estimated 2.80 
 
 Presswork 
 
 Total cost figures $4.45 
 
 Adding 20 per cent. 89 
 
 Selling price, 1 .000 $5.34 
 
 Added 1,000 1.50 
 
 500 copies 3.39 
 
 Added 100 15 
 
 
 -1,000 
 
 Copies— 
 
 
 16s 
 
 8s 
 
 4s 
 
 2s 
 
 7xlOV^ 
 
 10^2X14 
 
 14x21 
 
 21x28 
 
 66 
 
 132 
 
 263 
 
 525 
 
 . $ .30 
 
 .60 
 
 1.20 
 
 2.40 
 
 .15 
 
 .20 
 
 4.00 
 
 .25 
 
 8.00 
 
 .35 
 
 . 2.80 
 
 18.00 
 
 . 1.20 
 
 1.60 
 
 2.65 
 
 2.65 
 
 6.40 
 1.28 
 
 12.10 
 2.42 
 
 23.40 
 4.68 
 
 7.68 
 
 14.52 
 
 28.08 
 
 2.22 
 
 3.06 
 
 4.62 
 
 6.59 
 
 13.99 
 
 25.77 
 
 .22 
 
 .31 
 
 .46 
 
 If the copy is tuch that machine composition can be used, 
 the prices for fours and twos can be materially reduced. 
 
 The above composition figures are based on 12 point, with a 
 20 per cent discount for larger type for display. These figures 
 are fairly safe for sale bills of merchandise, where price figures 
 are larger than the body. 
 
 There should be no discount from the prices, except on the 
 most mature judgement. The margin of profit is small, on the 
 stock and presswork, and customers will have no cause of com- 
 plaint at the full selling prices. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 151 
 
 LABEL PRINTING 
 
 Outside of specialized work there are many forms of direc- 
 tion labels, and special forms in black or one or two colors of 
 ink that can be successfully printed. White label paper coated 
 on one side, size 28x42, 70 lbs. to the ream, should be fig-ured as 
 costing 2 cents a sheet in less than ream orders, Non-curlingr 
 gum lable paper, not above royal size, will cost in small quanti- 
 ties IH cents a sheet. 
 
 On label paper— not gummed. / l.OOO Copies » 
 
 Size of printed sheet 7x1034 5Mx7 334x5H 
 
 Number of lables to sheet 16 32 64 
 
 Paper and cutting $.75 .40 .25 
 
 Composition with border 3.00 2.00 1.50 
 
 Presswork 120 .90 .90 
 
 Total cost figures $4.95 330 2.65 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .99 .m .53 
 
 Belling price, 1,000 $5.94 3.96 3-18: 
 
 Added 1.000 1.86 1.20 1.02 
 
 Gum Label Paper will add ten per cent to either size. 
 
 LAUNDRY LISTS 
 
 Twelves of 24-lb. double cap; 4^x8% inches. 
 
 Added 
 Eighty-eight sheets of paper. 1,000 1.000 
 
 Paper at 7 cents $ .30 30 
 
 Handling and cutting .15 .10 
 
 Composition and one plate 3.00 
 
 Presswork .90 .40 
 
 Gluing 40 .05 
 
 Total cost figures $4.45 85 
 
 Adding 20 per cent .89 17 
 
 Sellingprices $5.34 1.02 
 
 On tens of 16 folio at 6", with five plates furnished by custo- 
 mer, the selling price should be not less than 75c per 1,000 in 
 25,000 lots. 
 
 Prices for large Quantities on the offset press, now down to 
 50 cents per 1,000, and even lower. At prices lower than 50 cents 
 they are simply fillers. 
 
 LAW CASES, PAPER BOOKS, BRIEFS 
 
 Briefs and Arguments of Lawyers, and Paper Books or Cer- 
 tified cases, to Supreme Courts, are now entirely confined to 
 machine composition, and are in the larger cities specialized 
 The general printer cannot compete with the specialist- The 
 price of Pai)er Books should not be less than 75 cents per page, 
 and for Briefs 80 cents a page. 
 
152 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 ORDER BLANKS 
 
 OR SHIPPING RECEIPTS 
 
 Form and rules printed in black ink. 
 
 Cost Estimate 1,000 Copies- 
 
 8s 8s 
 
 Bond 16 folio at 7c. Folio Royal 
 
 oYsxSVs 6x9% 
 
 Paper, 31 sheets S .29 .37 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .20 
 
 Composition 1.50 1.70 
 
 Presswork 90 .90 
 
 Tablets 15 .15 
 
 Total cost figures S3.04 3.32 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 61 .66 
 
 Selling prices $3.65 3.98 
 
 Added 1,000 1.37 1.82 
 
 D. C. 
 
 7xSH 
 
 .45 
 
 .20 
 
 1.70 
 
 .90 
 
 .15 
 
 3.40 
 
 .68 
 
 4.08 
 
 1.92 
 
 ORDER BLANKS— SINGLE SHEETS 
 
 Loose leaf quarter sheet 16-lb. 
 
 folio, feint line ruling and 
 
 printing one side. 
 
 Paper costing, 7 cents 
 
 Duplicate paper at iHc 
 
 Tissue paper 
 
 Cutting and handling 
 
 Ruling feint line 
 
 Composition, estimated 
 
 One presswork 
 
 Second presswork 
 
 Third presswork 
 
 Gathering 
 
 Punching 
 
 Tableting 
 
 Total cost figures S5.38 
 
 Adding 20% 1.08 
 
 Selling prices 1,000 $6.46 
 
 Added 1,000 3.00 
 
 
 -1.000- 
 
 
 Single 
 
 Dupli- 
 
 Trip. 
 
 Sheets 
 
 cates 
 
 licates 
 
 S.58 
 
 .58 
 
 .58 
 
 
 .34 
 
 .34 
 .50 
 
 .20 
 
 .30 
 
 .40 
 
 .40 
 
 .50 
 
 .50 
 
 2.50 
 
 2.50 
 
 2.50 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.20 
 
 .... 
 
 .90 
 
 .90 
 .90 
 
 
 .30 
 
 .50 
 
 .30 
 
 .60 
 
 .90 
 
 .20 
 
 .30 
 
 .50 
 
 1.50 
 
 9.72 
 1.94 
 
 9.02 
 
 5.40 
 
 11.66 
 
 7.00 
 
 These figures are so far in excess of the prices now charged 
 by specialists that the general printer can get no orders in 
 competition. The table Avill be useful, in saving the estimator 
 his time in figuring, and to show all the elements of labor in 
 forms of this character. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 153 
 
 POSTERS AND SHOW BILLS 
 
 Using- 50 lb. 28x42, costing iVz cents. The cost of 100 sheets 
 being 45 cents. 
 
 Quar- 
 
 Whole Half Third ter 
 
 Sheet Sheet Sheet Sheet 
 
 Cost Estimate --1,000 
 
 Paper $4.72 2.36 1.58 1.18 
 
 Handling and cutting 60 .40 .30 .25 
 
 Composition, under 12 lines... 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 
 
 Black ink extra 1.50 .75 .60 .35 
 
 Presswork 3.60 2.65 2.65 2.65 
 
 Total cost figures $14.42 9.16 7.63 6.43- 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.88 1.84 1.53 1.29 
 
 Selling prices 1000 $17.30 11.00 9.16 7.72 
 
 Added 1000 8.90 5.35 4.18 3.34 
 
 100 copies 9.29 6.14 5.38 4.66 
 
 AddedlOO 89 .54 .42 .34 
 
 Red or blue ink, 100 copies 10.10 7.15 6.05 4.95 
 
 AddedlOOs I.IO .65 .55 .45 
 
 The only Question in these figures is, whether composition 
 is estimated high enough. It certainly should not be lower. 
 The figures may look large for a three or four line poster, but 
 there must be some charge for the use of expensive types that 
 are seldom called for. 
 
 POSTERS ON CLOTH 
 
 Usually made from coated muslin, 36 inches wide, costing 
 8 cents per yard. 
 
 9x18 12x18 12x36 
 
 100 copies 13 yds. 17 yds. 35 yds. 
 
 Stock, cutting and handling $1.35 1.85 3.80 
 
 Composition 2.00 2.50 3.00 
 
 Presswork 1.50 1.50 2.00 
 
 Total cost figures 4.85 5.85 8.80 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 97 1.17 1.76 
 
 Selling price $5.82 7.02 10.56 
 
 AddedlOOs 2.00 2.50 5.20 
 
 Colored ink will add 1.00 1.25 1,50 
 
 The figures on this page are not as high as they ought to be, 
 because in the large cities there is usually an office making a 
 specialty of poster work. In towns where there is no such com- 
 petition, the prices should be at least ten per cent higher. 
 
154 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 POSTAL CARDS AND STAMPED ENVELOPES 
 
 Postal Cards Single Double 
 
 Postals Postals 
 
 Added Added 
 
 100 100 100 100 
 
 Post office charge $1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 
 
 Purchase expense 10 .05 .15 .10 
 
 Composition and lockup 1.00 1.50 
 
 Presswork 40 .08 .60 .15 
 
 Total cost figures 2.50 1.13 4.25 2.25 
 
 Adding 20 per cent to labor. .30 .02 .45 .05 
 
 Selling prices $2.80 1.15 4.70 2.30 
 
 STAMPED ENVELOPES. 
 
 One Cent Postage— Cost at postoffice $11.00 per 1.000 for No. 
 6U ; $11.56 for No. 8 (same as No. 10.) 
 Two Cent Postage— No. 5 white or amber, $21.00; No. 8, $21.56. 
 
 100 Added 
 Printing Only Env. 100 
 
 Purchase expense $ .15 .05 
 
 Composition .GO 
 
 Presswork .40 .08 
 
 Total cost figures $ l.lo 0.13 
 
 Adding 20 per cent to labor .23 .03 
 
 Selling price of labor $1.38 .16 
 
 Selling price with envelopes, 2c 3.50 2.26 
 
 Selling price with envelopes, Ic 2.53 1.20 
 
 PROOFS AND ALTERATIONS 
 
 This is a perplexing subject to adjust properlj^ The com- 
 positor and the customer may not agree as to style, and when- 
 ever possible it is advisable to get the customer's ideas, if he 
 has any that he would like carried out. For manifest changes 
 of copy, often on revised proofs, the charge ought to be made at 
 the rate of $1.60 an hour, net. The price charged by machine 
 owners is $1.50 per hour for time work. If you have reasonable 
 prices for your work, ordinarily light changes should be made 
 without charge. But if competitive figures are given, a distinct 
 proviso should be added that alterations in style and copy are 
 subject to extra charge of $1.60 per hour for anj' class of work. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 155 
 
 POST CARD FOLDERS 
 
 With Return Order. On 24x36 tag 120 lb. stock. 
 
 1 ,000 Copies 
 
 2 pps. 4 pps. 6 pps. 8 pps. 
 
 Size for mailmg- 3^2x6 7x6 10^x6 14x6 
 
 Number of slieets 26 52 84 112 
 
 At $1.10 per 100 $.29 .57 .92 1.23 
 
 Handling- and cutting .15 .15 .20 .25 
 
 Composition, estimated 1.50 2.50 3.50 4.50 
 
 Presswork 90 .90 I.JO 1.65 
 
 Total cost figures $2.84 4.12 5.82 7.63 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 57 .82 116 1.53 
 
 Selling prices $3.41 4.94 6.98 9.16 
 
 Added 1000 1.25 1.60 2.45 3.U0 
 
 Program on Fancy Cover Stock 
 
 ' — 1,000 Copies — ^ Added 
 
 Four pages— Type page ZVzxSVi 8 pt. 10 pt. 1,000 
 
 Paper page 4x5 inches. 
 
 Paper 8x5 ; 12s of 20x25 ; 50 B) $ .84 .84 .84 
 
 Handling and cutting .20 . .20 .15 
 
 Composition, 36 sq. in. hand 5.00 3.00 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 .80 
 
 Total cost figures $7.24 5.24 1.79 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.45 1.05 .36 
 
 Selling price $8.69 6.29 2.15 
 
 Four pages— Type page 334x3^. 
 
 Paper 5x10; 10s of 20x25; 50 lb $1.05 1.05 1.05 
 
 Handling and cutting .25 .25 .20 
 
 Composition, 48 SQ. in. hand 6.60 4.00 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 .80 
 
 Total cost figures $9.10 6.50 2.05 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.82 1.30 .41 
 
 Selllngprice $10.92 7.80 2.46 
 
 Four pages— Type page 3%x4J^. 
 
 Paper 5%xll; 10s of 22x28, GO lb $1.26 1.26 1.26 
 
 Handling and cutting .25 .25 .25 
 
 Composition, 56 sq. in. hand 7.70 4.60 
 
 Presswork 1.60 1.60 1.16 
 
 Total cost figures... $10.81 7.71 2.56 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 2.16 1.54 .51 
 
 Sellingprice $12.97 9.25 3.07 
 
COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 PROGRAMS 
 
 On fancy cover stock, paper 50 lb., costing- 8 cents, one- 
 eighth sheet of 20x25, paper 6^x10 inches, in four page forms, 
 type page SYiXb inches. 
 
 Four Page Forms —1,000 copies > Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Ft. 1 ,000 
 
 Paper 80 cents per 100 sheets $1.05 105 1.05 
 
 Handling and cutting 20 .20 .20 
 
 Comp., S2.30 and $1.20 9.20 4.80 
 
 Presswork 1.65 1.65 .80 
 
 Total cost figures $12.10 7.70 2.05 
 
 xidding 20 per cent 2.42 1.54 .41 
 
 Selling price $14.52 9.24 2.46 
 
 500 copies 13.29 8.01 2.46 
 
 This form is figured for hand set and full pages. 
 
 Folding will cost 50 cents extra. 
 
 If there is only the eauivalent of three pages the price on 
 the first 1,000 would be reduced $2.30 for 8 point and $1.20 fop 
 10 point. 
 
 PROGRAMS ON BOOK PAPER 
 
 Sixteens of 25x38, paper page 6J4x9M ; tj^pe page 4x7 inches. 
 
 One pa{{e 1,000 copies Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 1,000 
 
 Paper 60 !b at 5c ..■• $.40 .40 .40 
 
 Handling and cutting .15 .16 .15 
 
 Composition 3.90 2.00 
 
 Presswork 90 .90 .60 
 
 Total cost flg-u res $5-35 3.45 1.15 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 1.07 .69 .23 
 
 Selling price $6.42 4.14 1.38 
 
 Two pages backed Sll.64 6-90 1.62 
 
 Two pages, first and third 12.14 7.40 1.62 
 
 Three pages 17.30 10.28 1.92 
 
 Four pages 21.98 12.68 1.92 
 
 These figures look high fop the composition, but experience 
 shows that an open page, with three or more varieties of type, 
 with names and subjects, generally measures up in time equal 
 to a solid measurement. If machine type can be used, the ex- 
 pense would be reduced S2.25 on eight point, and $1.00 per page 
 on ten ix)int. 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 157 
 
 PROGRAMS-SINGLE PAGE 
 
 Paper 6x9, sixteens from a sheet of 25x38 book ; type page 
 43^x7 inches, equal to 30 square inches. Paper at 6c, 60 lb. book. 
 
 / 200 copies ^ Added 
 
 8-Pt. 10-Pt. 1000 
 
 Paper 66c per 100 sheets $ .44 .44 .44 
 
 Handling- and cutting 20 .20 .15 
 
 Composition machine. 2.00 1.30 .... 
 
 Presswork 1.20 1.20 .80 
 
 Total cost figures $3.84 3.14 1.39 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 77 .63 .2? 
 
 Selling prices $4.61 3.77 1.66 
 
 Printing on two sides 7.00 5.35 1.70 
 
 SHIPPING TAGS 
 
 Added 
 Labor cost. 500 1,000 1,000 
 
 Composition $.60 .60 
 
 Presswork 00 .90 .90 
 
 Labor cost $1.20 1.50 .60 
 
 Adding 20 per cent 24 .30 .12 
 
 Selling labor. $1.44 1.80 .72 
 
 Selling Price of Dennison E Tags, Mrith Labor added. 
 
 No. 1 at $ .35 list $1.64 2.15 1.07 
 
 No. 2 at .45 1.69 2.25 1.17 
 
 No. 3 at .55 1.74 2.35 1.27 
 
 No. 4 at .65 1.79 2.45 1.37 
 
 No. 5 at .70 1.84 2.50 1.42 
 
 No. 6 at .85 1.89 2.65 1.57 
 
 No. 7 at l.OO 1.99 2.80 1.72 
 
 No. 8 at 1.20 2.09 3.00 1.92 
 
 Selling Price of Dennison T Tags, witH Labor added. 
 
 No. 1 at $ .50 list $1.74 2.30 1.22 
 
 No. 2 at .60 1.79 2.40 1.32 
 
 No. 3 at .75 1.84 2.55 1.47 
 
 No. 4 at .90 1.94 2.70 1.62 
 
 No. 5 at 1.10 2.04 2.90 1.82 
 
 No. 6 at 1.35 2.14 3.15 2.07 
 
 No. 7 at 1.55. 2.24 3.30 2.27 
 
 The tags above quoted are supposed to be the list price. If 
 the above is the net price of stock, there should be 20 Per cent 
 added on the stock used. 
 
158 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 I N D e: X 
 
 Page 
 
 Abstracts of title 1C5 
 
 Account or record books- 
 Double medium 39 
 
 Double demy 38 
 
 Double cap 37 
 
 Medium 36 
 
 Demy 36 
 
 Flat cap 36 
 
 Advertising programs — 
 
 Quarter sheet, 22x32 105 
 
 Quarter sheet. 25x38 108 
 
 Half sheet, 25x38 108 
 
 Quarter sheet, 28x42 109 
 
 Half sheet, 28x42 109 
 
 Half sheet, 22xr>2 106 
 
 Alterations and proofs 155 
 
 Announcements 110, HI 
 
 In good style • HI 
 
 Circulars 4 pages 1 10 
 
 On cards. 1 page Ill 
 
 Wedding 110 
 
 Bank printing 112, 113, 114 
 
 Billheads 115 
 
 Bindery job work 38 
 
 Ruling for blanks 34 
 
 Binding blank books 35 
 
 Binding pamphlets 30, 31, 32 
 
 Saddle stich 32 
 
 Sidestich 30. 31 
 
 Enamel paper, add 15% 31 
 
 Reinforcing 31 
 
 Tipping in 31 
 
 Flush cloth backs 31 
 
 Stringing 31 
 
 Quarto form, add 10% 31 
 
 Bindery Miscellaneous 33 
 
 Addressing envelopes 33 
 
 Addressing wrappers 33 
 
 Eyeletting 33 
 
 Inserting 33 
 
 Perforating 33 
 
 Paging 33 
 
 Page 
 
 Bindery Miscellaneous 33 
 
 Punching loose leaf 33 
 
 Round cornering 33 
 
 Tableting 33 
 
 Blackboard demonstration 103, 104 
 
 Blanks, without ruling 117 
 
 Legal, commercial 116 
 
 Half cap 117 
 
 Full sheets of cap 117 
 
 Halffolio 118 
 
 Full sheet of folio 118 
 
 Blank account and record books- 
 Ruling 34 
 
 Printing headings 35 
 
 Binding without ruling, printing 
 
 or paper 35 
 
 Printed headings 36, 37 
 
 Blanks, ruling 34 
 
 Blank books wiih duplicates 119 
 
 Double cap 120 
 
 Flat cap 119 
 
 Half cap 119 
 
 Blotting pads 121 
 
 Bonds and loan notes 122 
 
 Bonds with coupons 122 
 
 Briefs and paper books 121 
 
 Book and cover paper at 10c 9 
 
 Book and cover papers with ware- 
 house loading 9 
 
 Books or Pamphlets. 
 Type page— 
 
 2Xx4 inches 123 to 133 
 
 3x5 inches 124 
 
 3^x6 inches 125 
 
 4x5% inches 126 
 
 4x6M incnes 1 27 
 
 4x7 inches 128 
 
 5x8M inches. 129 
 
 6Kx9M inches 130 
 
 7Kxllinches 131 
 
 8Kxl2 inches 132 
 
 9x12)^ inches 133 
 
FOR EMPLOYING PRINTERS 
 
 159 
 
 Page 
 Books or Pamphlets. 
 
 Catalogue sizes 133 
 
 6Mx9M inches 133 
 
 9xl2K inches 133 
 
 Paper in 1000 copies 11 
 
 Card stock, value 12 
 
 Card stock, divisions of 13 
 
 Cards, by sizes and cost 12 
 
 Cards, cut to business sizes 12 
 
 Cards, business 135, 136 
 
 Cards, mailing and advertising — 138 
 
 Cards, large display 137 
 
 Cards, round-corner 136 
 
 Card scale 134 
 
 Catalogues, see books. 
 
 Checks 114 
 
 Checks for business houses 113 
 
 Checks with vouchers 113 
 
 For depositors books 112 
 
 Without stubs 112 
 
 Cloth posters 153 
 
 Cost, unit of 4 
 
 Cost figures, hand composition — 20 
 
 Cost figures, machine composition. 21 
 
 Cost figures, cylinder presswork. . . 28 
 
 Cost figures, platen presswork 29 
 
 Circulars — 
 
 Advertising 105 to 109 
 
 Half note or 8s folio 139 
 
 Folded note 139 
 
 Half letter or quarter folio 140 
 
 Folded letter 139 
 
 Folders.... 112 
 
 Typewriter 140 
 
 Envelope slips 141 
 
 Envelope folders— 
 
 1, 4 and 6 pages for 6M env . . 141 
 
 No. 10 envelope 142 
 
 Comparative type scale- 39 
 
 Composition, square inches 18 
 
 Composition, hand 14, 15, 18, 20 
 
 Machine 15, 16, 17, 19,21 
 
 Constitutions, etc 93 
 
 Complaints, contracts, etc 143 
 
 Cover paper, divisions 13 
 
 Cylinder cost average 23, 24, 25 
 
 Page 
 
 Cylinder cost figures 28 
 
 Cylinder average cost hour 27 
 
 Delivery books and sheets 144 
 
 Deposit books 114 
 
 Divisions of card stock 13 
 
 Divisions of cover paper 13 
 
 Dodgers and handbills 149, 150 
 
 Ems by square inches 18 
 
 Ems by running inc h 19 
 
 Envelopes 145 
 
 Envelopes, stamped 155 
 
 Envelope slips 141 
 
 Envelope folders— 
 
 4. 6 and 8 pps for 6K env 141 
 
 For No. 10 envelope 141 
 
 Estimating— 
 
 Hand composition cost 61 
 
 Machine composition cost 61 
 
 Explanation 61 
 
 Estimate words 138 
 
 Flat Papers, divisions of 102 
 
 Folders 141.152 
 
 Half-tone presswork 26 
 
 Hand composition ... 14, 15, 17, 20 
 
 Cost by sq. inch 20 
 
 Handbills on 24x36 print— 
 
 6x9 and 9x12 149 
 
 Handbills on 24x36 print — 
 
 12xl8and 18x24 149 
 
 Handbills on 28x42— 
 
 7xlOM and 9MxlOM 149 
 
 10^x14 and 9Kx21 149 
 
 8Mx28and 14x21 149 
 
 Handbills on colored print 28x42 
 
 2s. 4s, 8s, 16s 150 
 
 Hotel registers, interleaved 35 
 
 Imposing and locking up 22 
 
 Imposing book forms 44 
 
 Eight page diagram 44 
 
 Eight page oblong diagram. 44 
 
 Twelve page diagram 46 
 
 Sixteen page diagram 43 
 
 Twenty-four page diagram. 50 
 
 Thirty-two page diagram 52 
 
160 
 
 COST SYSTEM PRICE LIST 
 
 Page 
 Invitations, wedding 110 
 
 Job binding 38 
 
 Labor cost of hand comp 89 to 99 
 
 Labor cost of machine comp . . 88 to 98 
 
 Label printing 151 
 
 Labels on gummed paper 151 
 
 Laundry lists 151 
 
 Law cases or paper books 151 
 
 Leaflets (see folders). 141. 142 
 
 Ledger and Record papers, values 10 
 
 Letter circulars 140 
 
 Letter heads 146 
 
 Loose leaf punching 132 
 
 Loose leaf papers 10 
 
 Machine comp., value of 15,16,17,18,19 
 
 Cost of measured 21 
 
 Machine plant, cost of 15, 1^, 17 
 
 Memorandum heads 147 
 
 Merchandise orders 148 
 
 Milk tickets in books 98 
 
 Money receipts 98 
 
 Monthly statements 148 
 
 Monthly publications 133 
 
 Mortgages • 93 
 
 Note heads 147 
 
 Numbering and perforating 33 
 
 Order blanks 152 
 
 Pamphlet binding 30, 31. 32 
 
 Pamphlets ...123 to 133 
 
 Papers, book and cover 9 
 
 Papers, printers' value 6, 7, 8, 9 
 
 Loading for expense ..... 9 
 
 Papers, flats at 10 cents • • 11 
 
 Papers, ledger and loose leaf 10 
 
 Paper books and briefs 151 
 
 Perforating 33 
 
 Paper in 1000 sheets 5 
 
 Flat writing, cost 6 
 
 With warehouse loading 7 
 
 Without warehouse loading 8 
 
 Typodraphical Errors-The cost figures in this book represent many hours 
 of menlallabor that are not visible to the reader, Just as the printed page fails to 
 show to the eye one-fourth of the labor in placing the individual types and „ the 
 spacing out of the lines. With the handling of nearly a million f^ff^'-ent Jetters 
 and spaces, there must have been some not properly corrected, that have escaped 
 final revision. The figures have been gone over several times, and it is h^Ded 
 there are no errors that cannot be explained by the context. 
 
 Page 
 
 Pay roll table 74, 75 
 
 Pay roll and productive unit- 103 
 
 Pony cylinder presswork 26 
 
 Postal cards 154 
 
 Postcards, folders 155 
 
 Posters and show bills 153 
 
 Cloth 153 
 
 Presswork scales 26, 27 
 
 Cylinder cost average, 23 
 
 Forty years ago 28 
 
 Make-ready 28 
 
 Enamel paper add 25^ 26 
 
 Slip sheeting 26 
 
 Colored Ink 26 
 
 Weekly newspapers 29 
 
 For outside parties 29 
 
 Platenscale 21. 
 
 Make-ready and running 2?j 
 
 Print, book and cover papers 8r 
 
 With warehouse loading 9 
 
 Programs, with ads 105 to 109 
 
 Programs 156, 157 
 
 Proofs and alterations 155 
 
 Punching for loose leaf 33 
 
 Quick figures 73 to 103 
 
 Running inch table 19 
 
 Square inch table 18 
 
 Receipt books 93 
 
 Ruling for blanks and blank books 34 
 
 Slipsheeiing. cylinder..... . 28 
 
 Stamped envelopes 154 
 
 Shipping tags 157 
 
 Tableting 33 
 
 Typewriter circulars .'.... 140 
 
 Typesetting machines 16, 17 
 
 Wages by day and hour 74 
 
 Wedding invitations 110 
 
 Weekly newspaper presswork 29 
 
 Window cards HI. 112 
 
 Words in ten sq. inches of type. . . . 138 
 
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 SUGGESTIONS FOR CO-OPERATION 
 
 1. Printers are advised that a careful examination of the 
 cost hour of labor in printing- offices, as developed by the actual 
 time results in nearly every city of the United States and Canada 
 and by hundreds of printers usingr cost records on individual 
 jobs, may be safely determined as equal to SI .30 for hand com- 
 position and stone woi'lt: and if estimates are being made on 
 the cost hour, that this rate should at least be the minimum 
 rate. 
 
 2. The necessity for machine composition follows 
 whenever it is possible to supplement hand work and the 
 cost hour should not be fig-ured at less than $1.50 per hour. This 
 to include the delivered product, ready for combination with 
 the hand work. 
 
 3. That the cost hour of platen presses should be estimat- 
 ed at not less than 80 cents per hour. 
 
 4. That the cost hour of cylinder presses should be 
 estimated at not less than SI. 50 per hour. 
 
 5. That in a general way it is best in estimating to use the 
 Sduarelnch measurement, and determine the cost of work on 
 the size of type, the intricacies of the composition and the 
 ability of the workman, and that the figures on pages 20 and 21 
 of this book are a fair equivalent of the cost of the hour time. 
 
 6. That in the same way it is the best method to accept 
 the tables on pages 26 and 27, with their modifications as the 
 cost price of presswork by the 1,000 impressions. 
 
 7. That the cost of paper is the paper dealer's selling 
 price by the ream or by fractional parts of a ream, to which 
 must be added 10 per cent for the cost of handling (except in 
 orders where the cost price is over $40.00. when the cost of 
 handling shall be 5 per cent, on all sums over $40.00). 
 
 That the cost of cutting should be added to the paper cost 
 at 11.30 per hour, and that for orders under 10,000 thecost should 
 be 10 cents per 1,000 delivered sheets, and for orders over 10.000 
 the added price should be from 5 to 8 cents per 1,000, according 
 to the size of printed sheets. 
 
 8. That the cost of ruling and binding should be equiva- 
 lent to the prices in this book. 
 
 9. That all other items going into an estimate, if figured 
 in this book, may be accepted as equivalent to the cost hour. 
 
 10. After all the items of cost are thus assembled, and the 
 total amount ascertained, that to all jobs under $200 in value, 
 the percentage of profit to add should not be less than 20 per 
 cent, and for sums over $200, that a reduction of profit to 16 per 
 cent may be made.