Monotype Specimen Book Type (45 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.

Softcover. Covers slightly edge-worn; otherwise very good condition. ]. 126p.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Good. San Francisco, 1925; illustrated paper covers; cover edges extend 1/4 inches beyond text block; edge and corner wear; 4to - over 9 3/4" to 12" tall; previous owner's book plate on inside of front cover; interior clean and unmarked; 114 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condition: New.

Looseleaf binder. Condition: Used - Very Good. No date, ca 1960? (48) leaves, thumb-indexed dividers. Type specimens. 11.5 x 11.5", white printed gold card metal band looseleaf binder. Short split along binder edge, VG.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. no date, c.1930s, Very Good/no dj, large octavo, 140pp., brown decorated stiff card-stock softcover, intact 20-ring comb binding, b&w type samples throughout, text unmarked.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New. In.

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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century printing technology, specifically focusing on the Monotype composing machine. The author, through a detailed and informative analysis of the machine's intricate matrix system, reveals the revolutionary impact it had on the printing industry. The book delves into the mechanics of the machine, exploring its ability to create individual typefaces, leading to a near-limitless range of font combinations and typographic possibilities. Beyond its technical focus, the book also sheds light on the broader cultural and economic context of the printing industry during this era. It highlights the Monotype's role in shifting the balance of power between hand compositors and machine-based printing, ultimately changing the way printed materials were produced and consumed. The book's emphasis on the "flexible matrix system" and its ability to create both high-quality and cost-effective printing demonstrates the machine's versatility and its potential to meet the diverse needs of the printing market. The author's insights into the commercial and artistic implications of this technology provide a valuable perspective on the evolution of printing and its enduring impact on our visual world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original cloth, worn. twinlock folder.

ed. paperback near very good condition with some wear in Âflexible cardboard - shipping via USPS.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Softcover. 130 pp., plus ad for European typefaces and price list; 10" x 6"; decorated brad bound stiff wrappers; paper title label on front cover; Specimens of new and exclusive and of ordinary type faces, ornaments, borders, rules, and many miscellaneous characters. Thumb size piece out lower right corner front cover; light damping to bottom edge of title diminishing through first half of text pages, otherwise good, solid condition.

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.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 446. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 446.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 438. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume c.1 Language: English Pages: 438 Volume c.1.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 48 pp. some cover wear.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 718. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1922 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 718.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.