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autolithography|ˌɔːtəʊlɪˈθɒgrəfɪ| [f. auto-1 + lithography.] A form of lithographic printing in which the drawing, etc., is first made on transfer paper, then put on stone for printing (see also quot. 1967). Hence autoˈlithograph v. trans., to produce or reproduce by this process; autoˈlithograph n., a picture or print produced by autolithography; ˌautolithoˈgraphic a., of or belonging to this process.
1874M. A. Lenoir (title) The Lenoir Collection of original French portraits at Stafford House. Auto-lithographed by Lord Ronald Gower. Ibid. Pref., This collection of portraits which I have attempted to reproduce in autolithography. Ibid., Autolithographic copies aiding me in the production of these Autolithographs. 1895Daily News 22 Nov. 6/5 An autolithograph by Mr. Whistler. 1967E. Chambers Photolitho-offset xvii. 264 Any image which is produced directly on to a stone, metal or plastic surface and uses lithographic principles to provide the printing medium, comes within the general classification of autolithography. |