Tally types cut machine composition von morison (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. One of 450 copies printed. First edition. La. 8vo. 27 cm. Pp. vii, 102. Set in Centaur, Bembo, Poliphilus, Blado, Garamond, Fournier, Baskerville, Bell, Goudy Modern, Perpetua and Times. Introduction and postscript by Brooke Crutchley. Cambridge Christmas Book. Titles pieces by Reynolds Stone, printed in red. Orig. red cloth. Small ownership signature on front f.e.p. Nice copy.…

First edition, large 8vo, 102pp., one of 450 copies, signs of label having been removed from verso of title and base of spine, orig. cloth. Morison describes the collection of types cut under his direction at Monotype between 1922-32, and adopted by the Cambridge Press.

One of 450 copies, printed at Christmas for presentation by the University Printer, Brooke Crutchley, to his friends in printing and publishing, and with his preface and post script. Pp. vii [1] 101 [3]. Large 8vo., original russet cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Spine very slightly faded, some minor wear to head of spine, owner inscription to front pastedown, a good copy, lacking slipcase. With the prospectus for the 1973 collector's edition loosely inserted. Morison's fascinating account of 17 typefaces, and why they were cut at his instigation and under his supervision by the Monotype Corporation between 1922 and 1932. From the library of Robert L. Leslie, American doctor, graphic designer and typologist, with his bookplate to front pastedown.…