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See More... (Post, Herbert) Dolgner, Angela (editor) HERBERT POST SCHRIFT TYPOGRAPHIE GRAPHIK.
Halle (Hochschule für Kunst und Design Halle) 1997 4to. stiff paper wrappers 325,(3) pages
Text in German. Published in connection with exhibition at the Stadtsmuseum Halle, and five other German museums and libraries, 1997-8. Frontispiece, illustration of Post. Foreword and 13 scholarly essays. All essays include endnotes. Color and black and white illustrations throughout. Catalogue of the exhibition, Post's vita, bibliography, listing of persons mentioned, credits.
Price: $ 65.00 other currencies Order nr. 109655

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See More... (Prang) Prang, Louis PRANG'S STANDARD ALPHABETS
Boston L. Prang and Company 1901 oblong octavo publisher's cloth binding, decoratively embossed with silver lettering 2 leaves of preliminary matter, 38 plates including the full color title page.
Revised edition, first printed in 1876. Beautiful, vivid examples of chromolithography, a lithography process popularized in America by Prang that entails printing in color from drawings on stone. Intended as a calligraphy and type specimen book and designed as a tool for use by sign painters, engravers, illuminators, architects and civil engineers. Includes over 30 type specimens, symbols, and borders, as well as an advertisement for Prang's other art education publications. More than half of the plates are printed in color. Some spotting of covers and wear at spine ends. Slightly shaken. Name in ink at top of contents page.
Price: $ 450.00 other currencies Order nr. 108372

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See More... PRINTING & GRAPHIC ARTS (PAGA)
Various issues of this periodical. Lunenburg The Stinehour Press 1953- 8vo. paper wrappers. Per issue
Includes Vol. I 2,4, ; Vol. II 1 (2), 2 (2), 3 (3), 4 (2); Vol III 1, 2 (2), 3; Vol. IV 1(2), 2 (5), 3, 4 (3); Vol V 1, 2, 3 (2), 4 (2); Vol. VI 1(2), 2, 3(2), 4(3); Vol. VII 1 (4), 2(2), 3 (4), 4(4); Vol. VIII 1(3), 2, 3(2), 432); Vol. IX 1 (4), 2(5), 3(4), 4(5), X, 1.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 4791

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  PRINTING & GRAPHIC ARTS (PAGA)
Lunenburg The Stinehour Press 1953- 8vo. cloth-backed boards as issued by the publisher. various pagination
Various odd volumes of this periodical in publisher's binding. Includes Volumes III, IV(2), V(4), VI(2), VII(2), VIII (4), IX(5). Price is per volume.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 75494

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See More... (Printing) Bliss, Anthony S. PRINTING HISTORY, FORMS AND USE, A CATALOGUE IN THREE PARTS OF THE COLLECTION FORMED BY JACKSON BURKE.
Compiled by Anthony S. Bliss. Los Angeles Dawson's Book Shop 1975 8vo. cloth. 71; 95; 130 pages.
With original paper wrappers bound-in. In publisher's binding.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 11089

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See More... (Printing) BOKTRYCKARKONST, HANTVERKETS BOK.
Stockholm Lindfors Bokforlag (1937) thick small 4to. cloth with leather spine labels. xi, 571 pages.
Massive study of modern aspects of book production written by a series of authors including chapters by Hugo Lagerstrom and Bror Zachrisson. Many illustrations throughout text. Includes a section of paper specimens. Labels faded.
Price: $ 95.00 other currencies Order nr. 32944

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See More... (Printing) THE BRIEF STORY OF A BOY WHO MADE GOOD.
Chicago, IL International Typographical Union Commission n.d. 12mo. stiff paper wrappers, bound to folder not paginated
"This is an essentially true story. Written, designed and printed by Robt. H. True Co., 539 Bienville Street, New Orleans, Louisiana" (from the inside front cover). A story of a boy who is in part responsible for providing for his family, and who becomes a typesetter. Top corner and top right corner of folder bumped, closed tear near bottom left corner of folder and near fore-edge fold of folder, pages foxed.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 102467

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See More... (Printing) CALENDARIUM TYCHOPOLITANUM.
6 volumes. Locust Valley, NY J.J. Augustin (1951-1955, 1958) 12mo. leather. not paginated.
A series of calendar booklets, lacking 1956 and 1957, advertising J.J. Augustin, Glückstadt, a printing company established in 1632. Each year has a theme - warriors, boats, theatrical masks, etc., with a maxim in the language appropriate to the color illustration. This demonstrates the ancient and modern languages and alphabets available, and the quality of printing done by the firm. Condition varies, with 1951 very good; others show rubbing, chipping of leather.
Price: $ 60.00 other currencies Order nr. 46869

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See More... (Printing) CATALOGUE OF I. TYPEFOUNDERS' SPECIMENS.
London Birrell & Garnett 1972 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xii, 108 pages.
Reprint issued by Tony Appleton of the 1922 first edition, limited to 500 numbered copies. A useful reference book for the study of type specimens. Well preserved.
Price: $ 28.00 other currencies Order nr. 2914

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See More... (Printing) CATALOGUE OF I. TYPEFOUNDERS' SPECIMENS, II. BOOKS PRINTED IN FOUNTS OF HISTORIC IMPORTANCE, III. WORKS ON TYPEFOUNDING PRINTING & BIBLIOGRAPHY OFFERED FOR SALE.
London Birrell & Garnett 1928 4to. stiff paper wrappers. xii, 108 pages.
First edition, one of 1750 copies. A useful reference book for the study of type specimens. This dealer's catalogue was attempted to approach an area that had never been covered before in such depth. The prices were extremely low, even for the times. Wear at head of spine.
Price: $ 60.00 other currencies Order nr. 15635

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See More... (Printing Equipment) American Printing Equipment and Supply Co. AMERICAN PRINTING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. 1976-1977 CATALOG. BICENNTENNIAL EDITION.
Long Island City, NY American Printing Equipment & Supply Co. 1976 4to. stiff paper wrappers 332 pages
The "Bicentennial Edition" of the company's catalogue. Organized by type of equipment, including type specimens. Index of products available. "Prices Void" stamped on front wrapper. Wrappers slightly bent at edges. Back wrapper and spine soiled.
Price: $ 35.00 other currencies Order nr. 110213

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See More... (Printing) HISTORY & TECHNIQUE OF PRINTING.
3 volumes. New Castle Oak Knoll Books n.d. (but 1986) small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 81; 80; 131 pages.
A three part catalogue (97, 98, 99) on the history of printing issued by Oak Knoll Books to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the invention of the linotype in 1886. Includes many books from the library of the Bowker Publishing Co. (Melcher collection).
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 65628

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See More... PRINTING HISTORY, THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PRINTING HISTORY ASSOC IATION. Number 38/39.
Double Issue. Volumes XIX, No.2 and XX, 1. 1998, 1998. 1998 small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 79+(1) pages.
A special double issue devoted to Blackletter: Type and National Identity, a Catalogue of an Exhibition. Curated by Peter Bain and Paul Shaw.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 58392

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See More... PRINTING HISTORY, THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PRINTING HISTORY ASSOC IATION. Number 49
Volume XXV, No.1 New York American Printing History Association 2006 tall 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 56 pages.
Articles by Charles Creesy on Monticello: The History of a Typeface, Amelia Hugill-Fontanel on the magazine Arts et Metiers Graphiques, and Ellen Mazur Thomson on the Graphic Forms Lecturs.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 115561

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See More... (Printing) IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, INTERFERENCE NO. 21, 694. ALEXANDER DOW VS. BENJAMIN M. DES JARDINS. INTERFERENCE NO. 23, 998... TYPE JUSTIFYING MACHINES.
(Washington) United States Patent Office n.d. 8vo. paper wrappers. 380 pages.
Only part of the front cover is present and some loss to the first leaf (an index leaf). With other evidences of wear. Lengthy discussion of typesetting machinery.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 91390

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See More... (Printing) PRINTING TYPES FOUNDRY, PRECEDED BY THE ENGRAVING OF PUNCHES, THE TWO ARTS INCLUDE EIGHT PLATES.
N.P. n.p. n.d. small 4to. loose leaves printed on heavy paper and enclosed in mailing envelope addressed to Arvind Patel. 4 pages of text and 8 plates.
A reprint of this section of Diderot's The Encyclopedia of Trades, Paris, 18th century, with an English translation. Handwritten information on outside of envelope attributes this work to David Peat.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 107500

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See More... Provan, Archie and Alexander Lawson. 100 TYPE HISTORIES
2 volumes. Arlington, Virginia National Composition Association 1983 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 112; 114 pages.
These two booklets represent a systematic approach to type recognition. The one hundred types in this selection have been chosen as representative of the typefaces most likely to be encountered by all those engaged in the production of the printed word. Review copy with slips inserted.
Price: $ 80.00 other currencies Order nr. 55173

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See More... Reed, Talbot Baines HISTORY OF THE OLD ENGLISH LETTER FOUNDRIES WITH NOTES, HISTORICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ON THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ENGLISH TYPOGRAPHY.
London Faber and Faber (1952) 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xiv, 400 pages.
New edition, revised and enlarged by A.F. Johnson. (Hart no. 99). Many illustrations. Tape repair to jacket in corner. Bookplate.
Price: $ 65.00 other currencies Order nr. 73410

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  Reed, Talbot Baines A HISTORY OF THE OLD ENGLISH LETTER FOUNDRIES WITH NOTES, HISTORICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ON THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ENGLISH TYPOGRAPHY.
London Faber and Faber (1952) 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xiv, 400 pages.
New edition, revised and enlarged by A.F. Johnson. (Hart no.99). Many illustrations. With a calligraphic presentation from Richard Ellis to John Anderson on the front pastedown and a wonderful page inscription by Ellis to Anderson wishing him success upon his move to California. Nice association item.
Price: $ 85.00 other currencies Order nr. 4803

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See More... Reed, Talbot Baines A HISTORY OF THE OLD ENGLISH LETTER FOUNDRIES WITH NOTES, HISTORICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ON THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ENGLISH TYPOGRAPHY.
London Faber and Faber (1952) 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xiv, 400 pages.
New edition, revised and enlarged by A.F. Johnson. (Hart no.99). Many illustrations. Jacket chipped and externally tape repaired. Small private ownership label in corner of free endpaper.
Price: $ 55.00 other currencies Order nr. 96342

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See More... Reed, Talbot Baines A HISTORY OF THE OLD ENGLISH LETTER FOUNDRIES WITH NOTES, HISTORICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ON THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ENGLISH TYPOGRAPHY.
London Faber and Faber (1952) 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xiv, 400 pages.
New edition, revised and enlarged by A.F. Johnson. (Hart no.99). Many illustrations. Jacket has large piece missing along bottom of front cover and a hole in the back cover of the jacket.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 110235

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See More... Reed, Talbot Baines A HISTORY OF THE OLD ENGLISH LETTER FOUNDRIES WITH NOTES, HISTORICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ON THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ENGLISH TYPOGRAPHY.
London Faber and Faber (1952) 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xiv, 400 pages.
New edition, revised and enlarged by A.F. Johnson. (Hart no.99). Many illustrations. Jacket spine spotted; cloth covers spotted beneath jacket. Foxing of preliminary and end pages.
Price: $ 35.00 other currencies Order nr. 114383

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See More... Rodenberg, Julius DEUTSCHE SCHRIFTGIESSEREI EINE HISTORISCH - ASTHETISCHE BETRACHTUNG.
Mainz Gutenberg-Gesellschaft 1927 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 22, (2) pages.
Study of German printing houses and their type specimens.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 1593

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See More... Rollins, Carl Purington MODERN SPECIAL TYPES, AN ESSAY ON THE TYPES OF THE WILLIAM MORRIS REVIVAL.
Rochester The Press of the Good Mountain 1962 small 4to. stiff paper wrappers, paper cover label. 23, (3) pages.
Limited to 100 copies and printed by A.S. Lawson. Reprint of an article from the first issue of The Printing Art (1903). Label spotted from glue used and partially lifted away from booklet.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 33627

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See More... Rosart, Jacques-François THE TYPE SPECIMEN OF JACQUES-FRANÇOIS ROSART. FACSIMILE, WITH INTRODUCTION AND NOTES BY FERNAND BAUDIN AND NETTY HOEFLAKE.
Nieuwkoop HES & DE GRAAF 1973 8vo paper covered boards. 82 pages followed by facsimile.
Fine facsimile of the `Epreuve des caracteres, Qui se gravent & fondent dans la nouvelle fonderie de Jacques-François Rosart`.. Deuxième Edition augmentée. Bruxelles, 1768.

Sales rights: Available outside North America from HES & DE GRAAF Publishers.

Price: $ 115.00 other currencies Order nr. 103260

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