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Specimens of chromatic wood type, borders, &c.

Title
Specimens of chromatic wood type, borders, &c. / Esther K. Smith, Steven Heller, Wayne White.
Author
Smith, Esther K.
Publication
New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., [2017]

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Additional Authors
  • Heller, Steven
  • White, Wayne, 1957-
  • Wm. H. Page & Co.
Description
120 pages : illustrations; 34 cm
Summary
Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.' is a vintage volume with an established cultlike status within the bibliophile, typographic, and design worlds. Originally published as a catalogue for William H. Page's Connecticut wood type foundry considered one of the best in the world this 1874 type specimen book features elaborate display typefaces meant to announce tent revivals and circuses. In addition to the beautifully intricate typefaces and playful designs, the original author designed the pages in such a random sequence that the text reads as humorous and strange experimental poetry. Accidental or not, this beautiful book will delight readers with the humor and the beauty of each print. This edition reproduces all 102 pages of the original book. A charming gift or perfect addition to any serious art-book library, this volume will be loved by typographers, designers, artists, poets, DIYers, and anyone with a wicked sense of style.
Alternative Title
  • Chromatic wood type
  • Specimens of chromatic wood type, borders, etc.
  • Specimens of chromatic wood type, borders, et cetera
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Catalogs.
  • Specimens.
Note
  • "The 1874 masterpiece of colorful typography"--cover.
Call Number
JQG 19-486
ISBN
  • 9780847858682
  • 0847858685
LCCN
2016953538
OCLC
993042722
Author
Smith, Esther K., author.
Title
Specimens of chromatic wood type, borders, &c. / Esther K. Smith, Steven Heller, Wayne White.
Publisher
New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., [2017]
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Local Note
13.25 X 10"
Added Author
Heller, Steven, author.
White, Wayne, 1957- author.
Wm. H. Page & Co.
Spine Title
Chromatic wood type
Research Call Number
JQG 19-486
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