TYPE Specimens; Type Initials Borders Ornaments Rules and Helpful Information to Users of the Printed Page

Published by The Case-Hoyt Corporation, Rochester, 1928

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Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA

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4to. Unpaginated. Filled with illustrations of type faces, half-tone options, and other offerings for compositors. Bound in black textured notebook bound with two posts, printed title label mounted on front cover. A half inch closed tear to fore-edge of title page, which also has the name of a former owner in ink, else Fine. A scarce catalog of type specimens, ornaments, dingbats and related printing. One of the half-tone options utilizes Paramount movie starlet Esther Ralston, whose fame faded with the talkies. Thus,we've dated this catalog to the late 1920s.

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Title
TYPE Specimens; Type Initials Borders Ornaments Rules and Helpful Information to Users of the Printed Page
Author
[TRADE CATALOG -- Printing]
Publisher
The Case-Hoyt Corporation, Rochester
Publication year
1928
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Thus.
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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…

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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR

400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104