Book Of American Types

US $63

  • Valley Center, Kansas, United States
  • Jan 30th
Book of American Types, Standard Faces 1934 American Type Founders Sales Corporation More than 300 printing type fonts are illustrated, each shown in its entirety, along with examples of typeset documents that use them. There are examples of body fonts in various sizes and leadings, and a host of initials and monograms. This early 20th century gem finds new life in a book that will serve as standard reference in any graphic design library. Great old fonts like Copperplate, Cheltenham, Goudy, Bodoni, and Garamond, are represented along with great calligraphic, typewriter, and other fancy fonts. A wonderful assortment of Art Deco fonts find a home in this book, like Newport, Rosetti, Agency, Boul Mich, Gallia, Parisian, and many more. From the back of the book;  "This entire book, made up of thirteen signatures of sixteen pages each, was printed on No. 2 Kelly Automatic Presses manufactured in the plant of our Kelly Press Division." Cover is worn at spine, small tears at top and bottom.  No markings of any kind noticed inside book.   We will be listing a lot of similar books as time permits, please check back. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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