heliogravure

[hee-lee-oh-gruh-vyoo r, -uh-grey-vyoo r]

noun (formerly)

photoengraving.

Origin of heliogravure

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at helio-, gravure

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Historical Examples of heliogravure

The heliogravure reproduction of the Trifid nebula is No. 55.
Photographs of Nebul and Clusters
James Edward Keeler
Here the illustrations are facsimile reproductions by Amand-Durand's heliogravure process, and their delicacy is perfectly seen.
English Book-Illustration of To-day
Rose Esther Dorothea Sketchley