Monotype Specimen Book Type (45 results)
Language: English
Published by Machine Composition Company, Boston, Mass., 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: Nilbog Books, Portland, ME, U.S.A.Nilbog Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. 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 th…e book. Bound in blue cloth over boards.
Published by Syracuse Typesetting Company, Inc., [ n.d.
- Softcover
Seller: Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA, Schenectady, NY, U.S.A.Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerSoftcover. Covers slightly edge-worn; otherwise very good condition. ]. 126p.
- Softcover
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
- Softcover
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Condition: New.
- Softcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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£ 28.73
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
- Softcover
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United KingdomRarewaves.com USA
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£ 39.72
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Paperback. Condition: New.
- Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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£ 41.83
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Monotype Composition Company of San Francisco, 1925
- Softcover
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst)
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. 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.
- Softcover
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United KingdomChiron Media
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£ 26.60
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PF. Condition: New.
- Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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£ 35.73
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Type and Art, Cleveland, Ohio, 1960
Seller: Peter L. Masi - books, MONTAGUE, MA, U.S.A.Peter L. Masi - books
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Condition: Used - Very good
£ 19.03
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Add to basketLooseleaf 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.
Published by Rochester Monotype Composition Co.; Rochester, NY
- Softcover
Seller: Berry Hill Book Shop, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.Berry Hill Book Shop
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 26.64
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Add to basketSoft 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.
- Hardcover
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Condition: New.
- Softcover
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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£ 29.78
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Condition: New. In.
- Hardcover
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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£ 37.84
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Condition: New. In.
Published by Machine Composition Company: The Composing Room of New England, Boston, 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Resource Books, LLC, East Granby, CT, U.S.A.Resource Books, LLC
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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, soun…d text block, clean pages with no names or other markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
- Softcover
Seller: Rarewaves.com UK, London, United KingdomRarewaves.com UK
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£ 36.77
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Paperback. Condition: New.
More images- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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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 i…t 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.
- Softcover
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germanymoluna
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Condition: New.
Published by Monotype Composition Company of San Francisco 1925, 1925
Seller: Wonderland Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Wonderland Books
Contact seller5-star sellered. paperback near very good condition with some wear in Âflexible cardboard - shipping via USPS.
- Hardcover
Seller: R.E & G.B Way, NEWMARKET, SUFFO, United KingdomR.E & G.B Way
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Condition: Used - Good
£ 20.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Original cloth, worn. twinlock folder.
- Hardcover
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germanymoluna
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Gebunden. Condition: New.
More imagesPublished by Monotype Compostion Co. [1925], San Francisco & Oakland, 1925
- Softcover
Seller: G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA, GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
Contact seller4-star sellerAssociation member: IOBA
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 da…mping to bottom edge of title diminishing through first half of text pages, otherwise good, solid condition.
Published by Machine Composition Company, Boston, 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: Bookshelf of Maine, Franklin, ME, U.S.A.Bookshelf of Maine
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good+. 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 f…ront 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.
More imagesPublished by San Francisco, California: Pacific Typesetting & Type Foundry Co, 1927
- Softcover
Seller: Masalai Press, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.Masalai Press
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 76.10
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 48 pp. some cover wear.
- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. 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.
Language: English
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. 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.
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. 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.
- Hardcover
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
