letterpress

noun

1. the process of printing from letters or type in relief, rather than from intaglio plates or planographically.
2. matter printed in such a manner.
3. Chiefly British. printed text or reading matter, as distinguished from illustrations.

adverb

4. by letterpress: The circular should be printed letterpress, not offset.

adjective

5. set in letterpress: letterpress work.

noun

1. 1. a method of printing in which ink is transferred from raised surfaces to paper by pressure; relief printing
   2. matter so printed
2. text matter as distinct from illustrations