Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ...that has proved successful in practical use. SECTION I.: Body Faun/s. An eight to twelve line paragraph of each size and character--old style and modern--with a line of italic; small sizes, up to pica, in double column, and the remainder, up to double pica, in full measure. These are followed by scripts and fancy founts of sufficient strength for octavo and quarto circulars, similarly arranged; all numbered. SECTION IL: jabbing Founts. Part I.: Series. Part II.: General. All in double column. SECTION lII.: Borders and Cambinalion Ornamenls. First, American, English, and German line or continuation borders; in double column, each class numbered and designated. Second, combination borders and filigree ornaments; half page or page as the size and variety of the pieces necessitate to give a practical exhibit. SECTION IV.: Initials. Complete sets, a line each, full measure; of twocolour initials, one each outline and solid. SECTION V.: Corners, Block Ornaments, and Vignelles. This is an extensive section and includes head and tail pieces and coats of arms. Each numbered, and spaced with due regard to distinctness. SI-:c.r1oN VI.: Dashes, Brass Ruh-, and Indices. A sample of each pattern of brass rule is shown, about twenty ems in length. The book is demy quarto in size, and the pages are printed on one side of the paper only. At the end of the sections are some twenty perforated blanks for additions. Bound in stiff covers and dark cloth suitable for frequent handling. The advantage, too, of a few large founts over a considerable number of small ones is as pronounced as that of a series over variety; but the difiiculty of always buying extensively is well known to those who guide the affairs of moderate-sized jobbing departments, and who have...
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