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.

Mind the Stop. A brief guide to punctuation by G.V Carey | Pelican Books, 1971

Mind the Stop. A brief guide to punctuation by G.V Carey | Pelican Books, 1971

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Hot-Metal Typesetting into the Twenty-First Century | Robert Stockwell 1983

Hot-Metal Typesetting into the Twenty-First Century | Robert Stockwell 1983

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British type specimens before 1831 by James Mosley, Occasional Publication No.14

British type specimens before 1831 by James Mosley, Occasional Publication No.14

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Fold-out poster for Basic Typography 1990. York College of Arts and Technology BTEC Graphic Design

Fold-out poster for Basic Typography 1990. York College of Arts and Technology BTEC Graphic Design

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Some Type Faces suitable for Advertising Display and Bookwork | Battley Brothers

Some Type Faces suitable for Advertising Display and Bookwork | Battley Brothers

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Nuova Serie Eurostile Nera Stretta compatta, Società Nebiolo | Type specimen leaflet | Aldo Novarese

Nuova Serie Eurostile Nera Stretta compatta, Società Nebiolo | Type specimen leaflet | Aldo Novarese

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Lettres Françaises: Specimen de caractères français Jean-Francois Porchez 1998

Lettres Françaises: Specimen de caractères français Jean-Francois Porchez 1998

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How To Select Type Faces – booklet with 6 folded inserts | Intertype Company

How To Select Type Faces – booklet with 6 folded inserts | Intertype Company

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Eric Gill. On the Flying Scotsman | Beeches Press, London, 1990

Eric Gill. On the Flying Scotsman | Beeches Press, London, 1990

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Gracia - Typefoundry Amsterdam type specimen leaflet c.1952

Gracia - Typefoundry Amsterdam type specimen leaflet c.1952

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Reiner Script by Imre Reiner | Typefoundry Amsterdam type specimen booklet c.1952

Reiner Script by Imre Reiner | Typefoundry Amsterdam type specimen booklet c.1952

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The Monotype Recorder | Volume XXXI, Number 245, May–June 1932

The Monotype Recorder | Volume XXXI, Number 245, May–June 1932

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Intertype Language Faces | Reprinted from Intertype Condensed Specimen Book No. 2, 1946

Intertype Language Faces | Reprinted from Intertype Condensed Specimen Book No. 2, 1946

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Christopher Plantin by Colin Clair | Cassell & Company Ltd, 1960

Christopher Plantin by Colin Clair | Cassell & Company Ltd, 1960

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Les Provinciales ou Lettres de Louis de Montalte by Blaise Pascal 1816

Les Provinciales ou Lettres de Louis de Montalte by Blaise Pascal 1816

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Conway Typography Limited – typefaces for photocomposition | Brochure & ephemera

Conway Typography Limited – typefaces for photocomposition | Brochure & ephemera

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One–Line Specimens of Ludlow Typefaces, Rules, Ruleforme & Borders; | Odhams Press, 1930s?

One–Line Specimens of Ludlow Typefaces, Rules, Ruleforme & Borders; | Odhams Press, 1930s?

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Aide au choix de la Typographie – Cours Supérieur | Gérard Blanchard, 1998

Aide au choix de la Typographie – Cours Supérieur | Gérard Blanchard, 1998

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Choose a Good Printer | Monotype Corporation small leaflet | Undated

Choose a Good Printer | Monotype Corporation small leaflet | Undated

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How & Why Up-to-Date Printers Use the all-British 'Monotype' Corporation leaflet

How & Why Up-to-Date Printers Use the all-British 'Monotype' Corporation leaflet

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Typeface Nomenclature – British Standards Institution booklet | BS 2961 : 1958

Typeface Nomenclature – British Standards Institution booklet | BS 2961 : 1958

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Typography Basic Principles. Influences and trends since the 19th century revised edition by John Lewis | Studio Vista, 1967

Typography Basic Principles. Influences and trends since the 19th century revised edition by John Lewis | Studio Vista, 1967

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Types & Typography | Phil Baines & Andrew Haslam | Lawrence King, 2002

Types & Typography | Phil Baines & Andrew Haslam | Lawrence King, 2002

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House Style of Composition for the Publications of The Studio Ltd | 1948 booklet

House Style of Composition for the Publications of The Studio Ltd | 1948 booklet

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