Excerpt from Book of Type Specimens: Comprising a Large Variety of Superior Copper-Mixed Types; Rules, Borders, Galleys, Printing Presses, Electric-Welded Chases, Paper and Card Cutters, Wood Goods, Bookbinding Machinery Etc., Together With Valuable Information to the Craft
When an order calls for Wood Type, a delay of six to ten days in its filling is unavoidable, since these goods are seldom carried in stock even by the manufacturers. Sorts, in many cases, are cast to order and sometimes, though rarely with us, are cause for a delay in a ship ment. Unless we receive instructions to the contrary, we usually hold an order until we can fill it complete.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Book of Type Specimens: Comprising a Large Variety of Superior Copper-Mixed Types; Rules, Borders, Galleys, Printing Presses, Electric-Welded Chases, Paper and Card Cutters, Wood Goods, Bookbinding Machinery Etc., Together With Valuable Information to the Craft
When an order calls for Wood Type, a delay of six to ten days in its filling is unavoidable, since these goods are seldom carried in stock even by the manufacturers. Sorts, in many cases, are cast to order and sometimes, though rarely with us, are cause for a delay in a ship ment. Unless we receive instructions to the contrary, we usually hold an order until we can fill it complete.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a valuable resource for printers and type collectors, delves into the history and development of typefaces from their inception to the introduction of the point system. The author meticulously categorizes typefaces into three groups based on their design and function: point-line, point-set, and point-body. This comprehensive guide provides intricate details on the evolution of type design, offering insights into the technical advancements and artistic influences that have shaped the industry over centuries. Through its in-depth analysis and extensive examples, this book not only serves as a historical reference but also illuminates the enduring impact of typography on the world of print. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780282917159_0
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Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780282917159
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780282917159
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles