Collection: Typography

This large collection of vintage typography-focused books, catalogues and journals explores how type design influences perception and conveys emotions, while also providing creative inspiration for designers, illustrators, and anyone passionate about the visual power of language.

Een punt voor typographie | De Typografische Bibliotheek in de Universiteitsbibliotheek Amsterdam, 2001

Een punt voor typographie | De Typografische Bibliotheek in de Universiteitsbibliotheek Amsterdam, 2001

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Tillotsons Specimen Book of Type Faces | 1949 Edition | ex-library Board of Trade Library

Tillotsons Specimen Book of Type Faces | 1949 Edition | ex-library Board of Trade Library

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UNIVERSal Type Design: Wynkyn de Worde Society | Speaker Adrian Frutiger, 1968

UNIVERSal Type Design: Wynkyn de Worde Society | Speaker Adrian Frutiger, 1968

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Printer by Eric Gill printed by Christopher Skelton | MATRIX 1981 September Press

Printer by Eric Gill printed by Christopher Skelton | MATRIX 1981 September Press

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Typefoundries in the Netherlands | Charles Enschedé | Prospectus leaflet, 1978

Typefoundries in the Netherlands | Charles Enschedé | Prospectus leaflet, 1978

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4-Line Mathematics | Monotype information sheet, No 156, March 1959

4-Line Mathematics | Monotype information sheet, No 156, March 1959

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Jan Tschichold – a Life in Typography by Ruari McLean | Lund Humphries, 1997

Jan Tschichold – a Life in Typography by Ruari McLean | Lund Humphries, 1997

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The Writings of Stanley Morison | Brooke Crutchley and John Dreyfus, 1976

The Writings of Stanley Morison | Brooke Crutchley and John Dreyfus, 1976

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Peter Pica's Type Quiz – series of quiz cards from The Pitman Press, 1954

Peter Pica's Type Quiz – series of quiz cards from The Pitman Press, 1954

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Creative Alliance – fold-out typeface leaflet | Agfa / Monotype | undated, possibly early 1990s

Creative Alliance – fold-out typeface leaflet | Agfa / Monotype | undated, possibly early 1990s

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Set of Scales and Grid for Film Make-up | Monotype Corporation trade leaflet

Set of Scales and Grid for Film Make-up | Monotype Corporation trade leaflet

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'For Your Guidance' – Bauer Type Foundry type specimen booklet, undated

'For Your Guidance' – Bauer Type Foundry type specimen booklet, undated

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Letterform Collected edited by Caroline Roberts | Grafik Magazine, 2009

Letterform Collected edited by Caroline Roberts | Grafik Magazine, 2009

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Les Types Lyonnais Primitifs | Catalogue par Maurice Audin, 1955

Les Types Lyonnais Primitifs | Catalogue par Maurice Audin, 1955

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La Lettre Art nouveau en France | Éditions réunion des Musées Nationaux, 1995

La Lettre Art nouveau en France | Éditions réunion des Musées Nationaux, 1995

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Monotype Corporation composing and casting machine | Promotional leaflet, 1950s?

Monotype Corporation composing and casting machine | Promotional leaflet, 1950s?

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Alphabets by Imre and Hedwig Reiner – Bauer | Zollikofer & Co. St. Gall, 1947

Alphabets by Imre and Hedwig Reiner – Bauer | Zollikofer & Co. St. Gall, 1947

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Letter Forms by Stanley Morison | Paperback – Hartley & Marks, 1997

Letter Forms by Stanley Morison | Paperback – Hartley & Marks, 1997

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Typographie Histoire Du Livre Bibliographie | Paul Jammes, Paris | Catalogue 249

Typographie Histoire Du Livre Bibliographie | Paul Jammes, Paris | Catalogue 249

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Letter Founding: A Historical Record | Stephenson Blake type specimen brochure

Letter Founding: A Historical Record | Stephenson Blake type specimen brochure

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B. Dellagana & Co Synopsis of over 300 Type Faces | Type specimen booklet, 1967

B. Dellagana & Co Synopsis of over 300 Type Faces | Type specimen booklet, 1967

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Forsøg på en analyse af forholdet mellem... by Leif Olle Zetterling | Fagskolen for Boghaandvaerk, 1968

Forsøg på en analyse af forholdet mellem... by Leif Olle Zetterling | Fagskolen for Boghaandvaerk, 1968

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Vendôme dessiné par François Ganeau | Fonderie Olive type specimen booklet

Vendôme dessiné par François Ganeau | Fonderie Olive type specimen booklet

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The Works of Giovanni Mardersteig with 'Monotype' Faces | Monotype imprint, 1967

The Works of Giovanni Mardersteig with 'Monotype' Faces | Monotype imprint, 1967

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