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.

Glorifier of the Alphabet – Frederic W. Goudy | Milton Mackaye | Strathmore Paper Company, 1933

Glorifier of the Alphabet – Frederic W. Goudy | Milton Mackaye | Strathmore Paper Company, 1933

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Computers in visual communication | Proceedings of the SIAD/STD symposium, 1969

Computers in visual communication | Proceedings of the SIAD/STD symposium, 1969

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Monotype [Duke] Ellington – type specimen leaflet by Michael Harvey, 1990

Monotype [Duke] Ellington – type specimen leaflet by Michael Harvey, 1990

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Additional One-Line Specimens of Linotype Faces | 1937 type specimen book

Additional One-Line Specimens of Linotype Faces | 1937 type specimen book

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Eine Gotische Schrift type specimen brochure | Weiss-Gotisch E.R. Weiss Bauersche Gießerei

Eine Gotische Schrift type specimen brochure | Weiss-Gotisch E.R. Weiss Bauersche Gießerei

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The Monotype Recorder, Centenary Issue. One hundred years of type making 1897-1997, Number 10, 1997

The Monotype Recorder, Centenary Issue. One hundred years of type making 1897-1997, Number 10, 1997

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3 x Monotype type specimen leaflets | Student guides to typography

3 x Monotype type specimen leaflets | Student guides to typography

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Catalogue of an Exhibition of Type Specimens 1918-1930 | Saint Bride, 1930

Catalogue of an Exhibition of Type Specimens 1918-1930 | Saint Bride, 1930

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Three ‘Monotype’ Scripts by Imre Reiner: Matura / Mercurius / Pepita | The Monotype Corporation type specimen leaflet

Three ‘Monotype’ Scripts by Imre Reiner: Matura / Mercurius / Pepita | The Monotype Corporation type specimen leaflet

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Double Crown Club 70th dinner menu for Charles Peignot talk 26 April 1939 on Typography in France during the 19th century | Menu designed by R.B. Fishenden

Double Crown Club 70th dinner menu for Charles Peignot talk 26 April 1939 on Typography in France during the 19th century | Menu designed by R.B. Fishenden

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Pocket Picture Book of 'Monotype' Machines | Undated, presumed to be 1950s/60s

Pocket Picture Book of 'Monotype' Machines | Undated, presumed to be 1950s/60s

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Les Caractères de Civilité Spécimens des Lettres Françoises | Published by Johannes Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, 1926

Les Caractères de Civilité Spécimens des Lettres Françoises | Published by Johannes Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, 1926

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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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