alleryStart learning →In the twentieth century, which method largely replaced letterpress in commercial printing?
ACopying with quills
BCarving wood blocks
CStamping in clay
DOffset printing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Offset printing
Letterpress was largely replaced by offset printing, phototypesetting and digital printing.
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