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Order Nr. 119207 ABOUT FACES: HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN TYPE DESIGN

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(Type Specimens).

ABOUT FACES: HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN TYPE DESIGN.

(Cambridge, MA): The Houghton Library, Harvard University, 1993. 4to. foldout brochurel. (8) pages. Exhibition at the Houghton Library, Harvard University, January-February 1993. Includes exhibition checklist and essay by Patricia Peterson and Gino Lee. Also with descriptive information for identifying type faces.. Front cover illustrated. READ MORE about ABOUT FACES: HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN TYPE DESIGN

Price: $25.00 Order nr. 119207

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(Type Specimens).

AMASIS.

Redhill, Surrey: Monotype Typography Ltd., (1991). 8vo. stapled paper-wrappers. 13, (3) pages. A fine copy of this very scarce type specimen. READ MORE about AMASIS

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 140208

Order Nr. 13707 AMERICAN TYPE DESIGNERS AND THEIR TYPE FACES ON EXHIBIT

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AMERICAN TYPE DESIGNERS AND THEIR TYPE FACES ON EXHIBIT.

N.P. AIGA, n.d. (1948). 12mo. self paper wrappers. 32 pages. Biographical information on each designer accompanied by a photograph and a listing of types designed. READ MORE about AMERICAN TYPE DESIGNERS AND THEIR TYPE FACES ON EXHIBIT

Price: $15.00 Order nr. 13707

Order Nr. 21577 AMERICAN TYPE DESIGNERS AND THEIR TYPE FACES ON EXHIBIT

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(Type Specimens).

AMERICAN TYPE DESIGNERS AND THEIR TYPE FACES ON EXHIBIT.

N.P. AIGA, 1948. 12mo. cloth. 32 pages. Biographical information on each designer accompanied by a photograph and a listing of types designed. This is the hardbound variant. A fine copy. From the Thomas M. Whitehead Collection of Books About Books. READ MORE about AMERICAN TYPE DESIGNERS AND THEIR TYPE FACES ON EXHIBIT

Price: $30.00 Order nr. 21577

Order Nr. 78924 THE FIVE COLUMBIA TYPE SERIES. Amsteram

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(Type Specimens). Amsteram.

THE FIVE COLUMBIA TYPE SERIES.

Amsterdam: Typefoundry Amsterdam, n.d. 8vo. self paper wrappers. 24 pages. Printed in red and black. A near fine copy. READ MORE about THE FIVE COLUMBIA TYPE SERIES

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 78924

Order Nr. 48608 BLACK & WHITE FIGURES FOR ADVERTISING. Amsterdam

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

BLACK & WHITE FIGURES FOR ADVERTISING.

N.P. Amsterdam Continental Types Inc, n.d. 6" x 9" Single sheet. Advertisment with samples of type. A fine copy. READ MORE about BLACK & WHITE FIGURES FOR ADVERTISING

Price: $10.00 Order nr. 48608

Order Nr. 52109 FOUR BOLD TYPES TO BUILD DENSE WORD IMAGES. Amsterdam

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

FOUR BOLD TYPES TO BUILD DENSE WORD IMAGES.

New York: Amsterdam Continental Types and Graphic Equipment, Inc., n.d. 8vo. self paper wrappers. (20) pages. Egyptian Bold Extended and Bold Condensed, Annonce Grotesque, and Old Gothic Bold Italic in alphabets, figures and advertising compositions. Wrappers browned around edges. Late 50's-early 60's. A fine copy. READ MORE about FOUR BOLD TYPES TO BUILD DENSE WORD IMAGES

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 52109

Order Nr. 31684 FOUR TYPES TO BUILD DENSE WORD IMAGES. Amsterdam

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

FOUR TYPES TO BUILD DENSE WORD IMAGES.

Holland: Typefoundry Amsterdam, n.d. small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (16) pages. Descriptions of Old Gothic Bold Italic, Egyptian Bold Condensed, Annonce Grotesque and Egyptian Bold Extended. Minor soiling to covers, else a near fine copy. READ MORE about FOUR TYPES TO BUILD DENSE WORD IMAGES

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 31684

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

GRACIA.

Amsterdam: Typefoundry "Amsterdam" n.d. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. three page foldout for six pages. Printed in three colors with examples of advertising throughout. READ MORE about GRACIA

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 137726

Order Nr. 50760 A HANDBOOK OF TYPES. Amsterdam

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

A HANDBOOK OF TYPES.

New York: Amsterdam Continental Types, Inc., 1970. 4to. stapled, self paper wrappers. 12 pages. List of 170 typefaces, plus initials, available through Amsterdam from European foundries. Minor soiling to wrappers, else a near fine copy. Samples consist mostly of the name of the typeface printed in upper- and lower-case, and all upper-case. READ MORE about A HANDBOOK OF TYPES

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 50760

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

PASCAL.

Amsterdam: Amsterdam, n.d. large 8vo. paper wrappers. 6 leaves. Specimens of the Amsterdam firm's Pascal type face. A fine copy. READ MORE about PASCAL

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 49545

Order Nr. 47615 REFINEMENT WITH A BANG! Amsterdam

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

REFINEMENT WITH A BANG!

Amsterdam: Typefoundry Amsterdam, (1951). tall slim 8vo. stiff paper folder. Unpaginated. A folder containing specimens of eight typefaces from this firm, as well as a price list. American Type Founders is listed as the U.S. distributors. A fine copy. READ MORE about REFINEMENT WITH A BANG!

Price: $30.00 Order nr. 47615

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

STUDIO.

Amsterdam: Typefoundry "Amsterdam" n.d. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. three page foldout for six pages. Printed in three colors with examples of advertising throughout. READ MORE about STUDIO

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 137725

Order Nr. 140279 LIBRA MEDIUM AND LIGHT. Amsterdam

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

LIBRA MEDIUM AND LIGHT.

Amsterdam, Holland: Lettergieterij "Amsterdam'', n.d. (circa 1939). 4to. stiff paper wrappers. unpaginated. The face was designed by S.H. de Roos. Covers faded along the edges and chipped along the top edge. Lovely tipped-in specimens in the rear. READ MORE about LIBRA MEDIUM AND LIGHT

Price: $30.00 Order nr. 140279

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(Type Specimens). Amsterdam.

RONDO.

Amsterdam: American Type Founders Sales Corporation, n.d. 4to. single broadside, folded twice. (6) pages. From the Typefoundry "Amsterdam" Holland series. A fine copy. READ MORE about RONDO

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 140580

Order Nr. 137711 MARAN BOARDERS AND DECORATIONS. Barnet Annenberg

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(Type Specimens). Annenberg, Barnet.

MARAN BOARDERS AND DECORATIONS.

Baltimore: Maran Advertising Typographers, n.d. (circa 1950). 4to. cloth, spiral bound. 237 pages printed verso only. A specimen book of historical examples of boarders, initial letters, head and tail pieces. Short introduction by Annenberg. Covers rubbed along edges and hinges. Some toning to the interior pages. READ MORE about MARAN BOARDERS AND DECORATIONS

Price: $250.00 Order nr. 137711

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(Type Specimens).

AQUARIUS.

North Miami: Visual Graphics Corporation, n.d. (ca 1970). folio. broadside. A near fine copy. Folded four times and printed on one side The ink was teal and black, printed on lime-colored paper. READ MORE about AQUARIUS

Price: $30.00 Order nr. 139280

Order Nr. 140582 BULMER ROMAN & ITALIC. ATF

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

BULMER ROMAN & ITALIC.

A Faithful Reproduction.
New York: American Type Founders, 1928 (May). 4to. folded sheet. (4) pages. A Faithful Reproduction. A near fine copy. READ MORE about BULMER ROMAN & ITALIC

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 140582

Order Nr. 109485 BULMER ROMAN AND BULMER ITALIC, FROM THE TYPES USED BY W. BULMER AT THE...

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

BULMER ROMAN AND BULMER ITALIC, FROM THE TYPES USED BY W. BULMER AT THE SHAKESPEARE PRESS, 1790-1819.

Elizabeth, NJ: American Type Foundry, n.d. (after 1933). small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. (8) pages. With a number of woodcuts and other illustrations. "Adapted by Morris Benton from a face cut about 1790 by William Martin for William Bulmer and the Shakespeare Press in London." McGrew, American Metal Type Faces, page 55. A variant of this specimen booklet bound into a larger heavy paper wrapper printed with "Bulmer." Some wear to edges. Staining on rear..... READ MORE about BULMER ROMAN AND BULMER ITALIC, FROM THE TYPES USED BY W. BULMER AT THE SHAKESPEARE PRESS, 1790-1819

Price: $15.00 Order nr. 109485

Order Nr. 50866 BULMER ROMAN AND BULMER ITALIC, TWO OUTSTANDING ROMAN AND ITALIC TYPE FACES FOR...

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

BULMER ROMAN AND BULMER ITALIC, TWO OUTSTANDING ROMAN AND ITALIC TYPE FACES FOR CLASSICAL TYPOGRAPHY.

New York: American Type Founders, n.d. 4to. folded sheet. (4) pages. Alphabets, figures, and text, in various sizes. Minor wear to the fore-edge, minor soiling, else a near fine copy. "Adapted by Morris Benton from a face cut about 1790 by William Martin for William Bulmer and the Shakespeare Press in London." McGrew, American Metal Type Faces, page 55. Undated, probably 1920's. READ MORE about BULMER ROMAN AND BULMER ITALIC, TWO OUTSTANDING ROMAN AND ITALIC TYPE FACES FOR CLASSICAL TYPOGRAPHY

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 50866

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

BULMER ROMAN.

Elizabeth, NJ: American Type Foundry, n.d. broadside (8 1/2 x 11 inches) printed on both sides. Series Number 497 issued by ATF. Printed in two colors. "Adapted by Morris Benton from a face cut about 1790 by William Martin for William Bulmer and the Shakespeare Press in London." McGrew, American Metal Type Faces, page 55. READ MORE about BULMER ROMAN

Price: $15.00 Order nr. 109493

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

GRAYDA.

(Elizabeth, NJ: American Type Foundry), n.d. (circa 1939). 4to. self paper wrappers. (7) pages. Series Number 679 issued by ATF. "Grayda is an unusual and striking script designed by Frank H. Riley and introduction in 1939 by ATF." McGrew, American Metal Type Faces, page 171. Printed in two colors. A fine copy. READ MORE about GRAYDA

Price: $25.00 Order nr. 109497

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

HANDY TYPE INDEX.

N.P. ATF, n.d. (circa 1979). 4to. stiff self paper wrappers. 16 pages. Descriptions of what faces were available. Limited alphabet shown. A fine copy. READ MORE about HANDY TYPE INDEX

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 109105

Order Nr. 109495 HERITAGE ... THE LASTING TYPE. ATF

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

HERITAGE ... THE LASTING TYPE.

Elizabeth, NJ: American Type Foundry, n.d. (circa 1952). broadside (8 1/2 x 11 inches). Series Number 702 issued by ATF. "Heritage is a carefully crafted contemporary script, designed for ATF by Walter H. McKay about 1952." McGrew, American Metal Type Faces, page 179. Was folded twice at one time leaving fold lines. READ MORE about HERITAGE ... THE LASTING TYPE

Price: $15.00 Order nr. 109495

Order Nr. 78894 PRINT AMERICAN, ATF TYPOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES, SPECIMEN CATALOG, ORNAMENTS, HANDY...

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(Type Specimens). ATF.

PRINT AMERICAN, ATF TYPOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES, SPECIMEN CATALOG, ORNAMENTS, HANDY PACKS, AUXILIARY FONTS, MONOGRAM, INITIALS, ETC.

Elizabeth, NJ: American Type Founders Co., n.d. (circa 1969). small 4to. self stiff paper wrappers, spine has multiple holes punches for insertion into binder. 32 pages. Printed in red and black. A fine copy. READ MORE about PRINT AMERICAN, ATF TYPOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES, SPECIMEN CATALOG, ORNAMENTS, HANDY PACKS, AUXILIARY...

Price: $20.00 Order nr. 78894

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