Typography; type specimens grouped, displayed and numbered for the ease of customers who desire a particular character and size. The written word and the printed word. Some tests for type. Concerning printers' flowers. The pioneer work of the Pelican Press. The points of a well made book. A glossary of printers' terms. Borders and initials. Second impression, to which has been added examples of new faces.
Author:
Meynell, Francis
Publisher:
Pelican Press
"This book was compiled and was for the most part written by Francis Meynell the typographer of the Pelican Press ..."--Colophon
Title within ornamental border. 96 p., 2 folded plates ill., facsims. 26 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1924
Bound in green cloth over boards with paper label on spine.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 148-2003
Primary reference Number: 95205
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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