Machine Composition (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. This is a good copy of the (presumably) 1st edition. No internal writing. The envelope in the front of the front cover has a "Reproduction Proof" of a "New Typeface-Century Nova") laid in. The pages are all present. A nice copy but for a small (quarter inch) tear to the leading edge of the book. Bound in blue cloth over boards.

94 pp. Stiff wrappers, fine condition. Contains examples of about 20 different typefaces With two pages of decorative initials.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 38 pages; Subjects: Type and type-founding--United States--Specimens. Date is suggested/cannot be verified. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 483pp and index. hard cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Boston: Machine Composition Company: The Composing Room of New England, 1941. 1941 type specimen book in blue cloth lettered in gilt, tabbed sections separated by color dividers, 11" tall. Pockets inside front and rear covers are empty. Soem rubbing to the extremities, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages with no names or other markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 38 pages; Subjects: Type and type-founding--United States--Specimens. Date is suggested/cannot be verified. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Pages v-xi, 3 -172, 175-290, 293-388. Promotional brochures from various typesetter companies, including Machine Compostion Co. (2) , American Type Founders (2) , Intertype Corporation (2) , Mergenthaler Linotype Co. (1) , and H. G. McMennamin Advertising Typography (1) in pocket in front of book. Book is intact and complete with no serious defects affecting the contents or binding (loose at front). Dark blue pebbled covers with gilt lettering on front board and spine. Heavy book. Because of weight or size of some books, additional postage may be required. We will notify you if it is necessary to charge you an additional amount. You will then have the option of cancelling the order. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 388 pages.