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Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.

Hardcover • 2017 • English

Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.

By Esther K. Smith

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About the book

Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, and C. is a vintage volume with an established cult like status within the bibliophile, typographic, and design worlds. Originally published as a catalogue for William H. Page s Connecticut wood type foundry considered one of the best in the world this 1874 type specimen book features elaborate display typefaces meant to announce tent revivals and circuses. In addition to the beautifully intricate typefaces and playful designs, the original author desig...Show more

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ISBN

9780847858682

Publisher

Rizzoli International Publications

Published year

2017

Language

English

Original title

Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.

Format

Hardcover

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