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PICA RULE [1 record]

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Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
OBS

the line gauge or pica rule is used by printers as those who plan printing. It is usually designed with inches on one side and picas and 6-point divisions on the opposite side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
OBS

la lignomètre, petite règle ordinairement triangulaire, sur laquelle sont marquées les longueurs typographiques de plusieurs corps.

Spanish

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