Note W — Chapter XX
Edwin C. Middleton translation
The anastatic process consists in reproducing by zincography a copy of any recently printed matter. The subject for reproduction is moistened on the back with dilute nitric acid. It is then laid face downwards upon a freshly polished sheet of zinc and passed through the press. Printing is then proceeded with as in zincography. A lithographic stone may also be used, if, before laying down the impression, the face is moistened with turpentine, and allowed nearly to dry.