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foundry proofs

foundry proofs

[′fau̇n·drē ‚prüfs]
(graphic arts)
Proofs of type pages that have been locked up within frames prior to casting; identified by black bands around each page of type, caused by bearers that lend support to the type page when stereotypes or electrotypes are made.
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