A Tally of Types Cut for Machine Composition and Introduced at the University Press Cambridge.

Published by Privately Printed at the University Press, Cambridge, 1953

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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.

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Title
A Tally of Types Cut for Machine Composition and Introduced at the University Press Cambridge.
Author
[MONOTYPE CORPORATION]. MORISON, Stanley.
Publisher
Privately Printed at the University Press, Cambridge
Publication year
1953
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Hardcover

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