The first trade edition (there was also a specially bound limited edition). Boards a trifle rubbed, foxing to the interior, else a near fine copy. This is the first trade edition of this remarkable type specimen book which contains 14 samples on various sizes of paper bound-in. Title page within decorative pale blue / grey border. Designed by Hans Mardersteig at The Officinia Bodoni. Specimens of a new type-face designed for Lanston Monotype by Eduardo Cotti under the direction of Francesco Pastonchi.