An Appeal To The Legislature, On The Subject Of The Office Of King's Printer, In England (1830) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164567578 : 1164567578 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""An Appeal To The Legislature, On The Subject Of The Office Of King???????s Printer, In England"" is a book written by Samuel Brooke in 1830. The book is a plea to the British parliament to abolish the position of King's Printer, a government-appointed printer with exclusive rights to print official documents and publications. Brooke argues that the position is outdated and unnecessary in a modern, competitive printing industry. He also criticizes the King's Printer for abusing their monopoly power and charging exorbitant prices for their services. The book provides a detailed history of the position and its evolution over time, as well as a comparison to similar positions in other countries. Ultimately, Brooke makes a compelling case for the abolition of the King's Printer and the opening of the printing industry to free c