Attempts had been made by many inventors, but every one of them had failed.

Printers generally regarded the steam-press as altogether chimerical.
Such was the condition of affairs when Koenig finished his improved printing machine in the manufactory in Whitecross Street.

The partners in the invention were now in great hopes.

When the machine had been got ready for work, the proprietors of several of the leading London newspapers were invited to witness its performances.

Amongst them were Mr.Perry of the Morning chronicle, and Mr.Walter of The Times.