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Types of the De Vinne press1907A large collection of type specimens and printing flourishes available from the De Vinne Press printing company. |
The typography of advertisements that pay1917This book serves as a guide to businesses regarding effective advertising through the decisive use of type choice. Examples of type specimens are combined with layout and design principles to illustrate how the right type can enhance the focus of an advertisement. |
The J. J. Little book of types, specimen pages and book papers1923This book was produced by the J.J. Little & Ives printing company as an aid to book manufacturing companies. It contains type specimen examples, paper stock samples, and layout guides. A brief history of the company is included as a preface. The book was compiled and designed by Luther H. Porter. |
The art of the book1914A review of typography and bookbinding in Great Britain, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, and America. Each region's printing abilities, histories, and trends are discussed, followed by many pages of images and illustrations from books of the region. |
Specimens of book types and of printing and bookbinding1902This book displays the type specimens, decorative flourishes, and bookbinding abilities of the Norwood Press. The Norwood Press is a collaboration of three separate companies, the J.S. Cushing & Co (typesetting and electrotyping), Berwick & Smith (paper and presswork), and E. Fleming & Co (all branches of bookbinding). |
Specimen of types in general use at the Condé Nast press1923A selection of types available through the Condé Nast Press for publishing needs. Forward regarding a brief history of types written by Douglas C. McMurtrie. |
Monsen type manual for offset lithography1922This book is a collection of type specimens offered by the Thormod Monsen & Son printing company. Aiming to help lithographers and offset printers, it offers not only type specimens, but also design and readability examples. |
La Lettre d'Imprimerie 12 Notices illustrees sue les Arts du Livre1921An illustrated guide to the art of book printing. Language: French |
Here type can serve you1920A gathering of type specimens and printing capabilities of the Bundscho advertising typography printing company. The book also contains a brief history of the Bundscho company and its founder with photographs of the facilities and workers of the printing company. |