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The Ludlow is a line casting machine developed for larger type sizes. The operator has to set the matrices by hand in the right order, after which the machine casts a line of type.

General information

1. The general working of the Ludlow
2. The various Ludlow models
3. Ludlow serial numbers
4. How to use the Ludlow
5. Ludlow composing sticks

Information about the machine's matrices

1. The matrices in the Ludlow
2. Matrix identification
3. Ludlow typecases

Cleaning and maintaining

1. How to maintain and clean the Ludlow

Varia

1. Registry of the remaining hot metal typesetting machines in Europe

1. LUDLOW TYPOGRAPH COMPANY. (1960). Ludlow Manual of instructions with list of parts, 10th edition. Illinois,

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