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.

The functions & applications of 'Monophoto' Filmsetters | The Monotype Corporation

The functions & applications of 'Monophoto' Filmsetters | The Monotype Corporation

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Baskerville for Linotype composition | Fold-out type specimen sheet

Baskerville for Linotype composition | Fold-out type specimen sheet

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Premiers principes de la typographie, by Stanley Morison | Jérôme Millon, 1989

Premiers principes de la typographie, by Stanley Morison | Jérôme Millon, 1989

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Typographic Design in France by Douglas C. McMurtrie | Draeger Frères, 1934

Typographic Design in France by Douglas C. McMurtrie | Draeger Frères, 1934

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Typos 6 An International Journal of Typography | London College of Printing | ed. F.W. Lambert, 1981

Typos 6 An International Journal of Typography | London College of Printing | ed. F.W. Lambert, 1981

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The Forms of Our Letters Typophile Monograph, new series, number 6 Victor Hammer

The Forms of Our Letters Typophile Monograph, new series, number 6 Victor Hammer

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De plomb, d’encre et de lumière | L’esprit des lettres par Remy Peignot. En souvenir d’Albert Gilou | 1982

De plomb, d’encre et de lumière | L’esprit des lettres par Remy Peignot. En souvenir d’Albert Gilou | 1982

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Explicatio Formarum Litterarum – The Unfolding of Letterforms | Rutherford Aris, 1990

Explicatio Formarum Litterarum – The Unfolding of Letterforms | Rutherford Aris, 1990

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Two important additions to the Bernhard Family | Bauer Type Foundry type specimen booklet

Two important additions to the Bernhard Family | Bauer Type Foundry type specimen booklet

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Types in Use – The Fanfare Press Ltd | Type specimen booklet, complete list of founts

Types in Use – The Fanfare Press Ltd | Type specimen booklet, complete list of founts

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Monotype matrix-making | 1955 type specimen booklet | Will Carter, Ashley Havinden

Monotype matrix-making | 1955 type specimen booklet | Will Carter, Ashley Havinden

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Specimen Type Faces | Type specimen booklet Abbey Press, Abingdon undated, 1950s?

Specimen Type Faces | Type specimen booklet Abbey Press, Abingdon undated, 1950s?

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Typography – New Era New Language | Edited by Michael Gorman | The Manchester Metropolitan University, 1995

Typography – New Era New Language | Edited by Michael Gorman | The Manchester Metropolitan University, 1995

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Monotype advertisement 'Buyers of Printing' | Promotional leaflet | May 1931 in Gill Sans

Monotype advertisement 'Buyers of Printing' | Promotional leaflet | May 1931 in Gill Sans

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Castellar type specimen | John Peters design | Monotype Corporation late 1950s

Castellar type specimen | John Peters design | Monotype Corporation late 1950s

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Les Didot Trois siècles de typographie & de bibliophilie 1698-1998 | André Jammes

Les Didot Trois siècles de typographie & de bibliophilie 1698-1998 | André Jammes

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Bernhard Brushscript type specimen | Frederick Wesselhoeft 1930s Lucian Bernhard

Bernhard Brushscript type specimen | Frederick Wesselhoeft 1930s Lucian Bernhard

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Tillotsons Specimen Book of Type Faces 1949 | Bookplate Peter C.G. Isaac

Tillotsons Specimen Book of Type Faces 1949 | Bookplate Peter C.G. Isaac

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Information Design Journal | Volume 3/4, 1986 edited by Robert Waller | semiotics

Information Design Journal | Volume 3/4, 1986 edited by Robert Waller | semiotics

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Manuscript & Inscription Letters by Edward Johnston; 5 plates by Eric Gill 1950

Manuscript & Inscription Letters by Edward Johnston; 5 plates by Eric Gill 1950

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Unjustified texts. Perspectives on typography, Robin Kinross | Hyphen Press, 2002

Unjustified texts. Perspectives on typography, Robin Kinross | Hyphen Press, 2002

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Type Fashions: 5 type specimen booklets | W.P Griffiths & Sons Old Bailey Press

Type Fashions: 5 type specimen booklets | W.P Griffiths & Sons Old Bailey Press

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Bernhard Types | Type specimen leaflet | Soldans Ltd, London – late 1930s?

Bernhard Types | Type specimen leaflet | Soldans Ltd, London – late 1930s?

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Book Types from Clowes of Beccles | Monotype Book Faces, 1935

Book Types from Clowes of Beccles | Monotype Book Faces, 1935

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