answersLogoWhite

0

In the mid-1700s, books were primarily made using the process of hand-setting type in a printing press, where individual letters were arranged to form words on metal type blocks. Printers would then ink the type and press it onto sheets of paper, which were often handmade from cotton or linen fibers. After printing, the sheets were folded, gathered, and bound together, typically with leather or cloth covers. This labor-intensive process meant that books were relatively expensive and not as widely available as they would become after the advent of mechanized printing in the 19th century.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1mo ago

What else can I help you with?