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.

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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Fourteen type designs from the Linotype repertory of Book Faces | Linotype & Machinery Ltd

Fourteen type designs from the Linotype repertory of Book Faces | Linotype & Machinery Ltd

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The London Society of Compositors: A Centenary History | E. Howe & H. Waite 1948

The London Society of Compositors: A Centenary History | E. Howe & H. Waite 1948

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Exercices de Style by Raymond Queneau | Club de Libraries de France, 1947 | Numbered limited edition

Exercices de Style by Raymond Queneau | Club de Libraries de France, 1947 | Numbered limited edition

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Arbeitsmappe Futura – workbook / type specimen | Bauersche Gießerei Frankfurt

Arbeitsmappe Futura – workbook / type specimen | Bauersche Gießerei Frankfurt

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Making Sure – A colour and sound film in two parts traces the making of matrices and machines at the Monotype Works | The Monotype Corporation

Making Sure – A colour and sound film in two parts traces the making of matrices and machines at the Monotype Works | The Monotype Corporation

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Copyfitting book showing average number of lower case characters contained in given measures | Booklet produced by J.H. Graphics Ltd.

Copyfitting book showing average number of lower case characters contained in given measures | Booklet produced by J.H. Graphics Ltd.

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Linotype Bodoni Series and Parma Ornaments | Type specimen booklet 1920/30s?

Linotype Bodoni Series and Parma Ornaments | Type specimen booklet 1920/30s?

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Three Modern Families: Stellar Karnak Tempo | Ludlow type specimen booklet, 1933

Three Modern Families: Stellar Karnak Tempo | Ludlow type specimen booklet, 1933

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Stephen Austin. Printers at Hertford 1768-1993 | Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd, 1993

Stephen Austin. Printers at Hertford 1768-1993 | Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd, 1993

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Linotype: news and classified advertisement typefaces | Type specimen leaflet, 1960s?

Linotype: news and classified advertisement typefaces | Type specimen leaflet, 1960s?

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A-Z Founders London | Friends of St Brides Printing Library, 1998 | Justin Howes

A-Z Founders London | Friends of St Brides Printing Library, 1998 | Justin Howes

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Fournier: a Classic 18th Century Roman & Italic Type | Monotype type specimen

Fournier: a Classic 18th Century Roman & Italic Type | Monotype type specimen

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