polyautography
/ˌpɒlɪɔːˈtɒɡrəfi/Printing. Now rare (historical in later use)
noun
An early name for: lithography.
- So called because the process was used to produce copies of autographs, original drawings, etc..
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in untitled. From poly- + autograph + -y; compare -graphy.