William M. Leitch

WILLIAM M. LEITCH, Minerva Printing and Lithographic Works, 74 to 80, London Street, Glasgow.

    These very highly reputed printing works, aptly named the “Minerva”, form an important and representative centre of manufacturing activity.

    The business dates back to the year 1849, having been founded at that date by the present proprietor’s predecessor. Twenty-six years ago it was removed to the commodious premises now occupied. The office and warehousing department are in a separate building to the front. Here also are large stores of paper for printing purposes, including all qualities both for fine and ordinary work. To the rear is the printing-house, connected by a gangway with the front office. The mechanical equipment, and appliances in this department are of the most effective modern design, and complete in every detail. The printing machines are driven by a powerful gas engine, about twenty hands finding employment in this section. The firm enjoys a wide and increasing connection in Glasgow and the West of Scotland, and occasionally does work for patrons in England.

    The range of operations includes all kinds of book and job printing and lithographic work, both for commercial and private purposes. The turnout of abstract forms, account and invoice tops, business and visiting cards, letter and note headings, circulars, pamphlets, testimonials, schedules, law forms, advertising bills, handbills, coloured posters, programmes, tickets, and the like, is excellent, judging from the samples to be seen ; and the work is neatly and tastefully done. To meet the wants of this department special founts of type and printing blocks are maintained in endless variety.

    Mr. Leitch personally superintends the business, in which he has a rare practical experience, and is most vigorous and energetic in attending to its interests. He is favourably known to his clients for his reasonable charges, and is highly esteemed by a wide circle of old and attached friends.

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