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.

Typographical Technical Queries and Answers | Typographical Technical Publishing Co. 1901

Typographical Technical Queries and Answers | Typographical Technical Publishing Co. 1901

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Beton Medium Condensed & Bold Condensed type specimen leaflets | Soldans Ltd, 1930s?

Beton Medium Condensed & Bold Condensed type specimen leaflets | Soldans Ltd, 1930s?

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Blackletter: Type and National Identity edited by Peter Bain and Paul Shaw | The Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography | Princeton Architectural Press, 1998

Blackletter: Type and National Identity edited by Peter Bain and Paul Shaw | The Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography | Princeton Architectural Press, 1998

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Flowers & Flourishes by John Ryder | The Bodley Head, 1976

Flowers & Flourishes by John Ryder | The Bodley Head, 1976

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Odd Types - photography of letterforms | Fontware Limited brochure

Odd Types - photography of letterforms | Fontware Limited brochure

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'Monotype’ Faces by Monotyping Service Limited | Type face brochure, undated

'Monotype’ Faces by Monotyping Service Limited | Type face brochure, undated

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Annonce Grotesque / Old Gothic Bold Italic | Graphic Arts type specimen leaflet

Annonce Grotesque / Old Gothic Bold Italic | Graphic Arts type specimen leaflet

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A list of type specimens. The Bibliographical Society, London, 1942 | Harry Carter

A list of type specimens. The Bibliographical Society, London, 1942 | Harry Carter

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Art & Industry. March 1954. Volume 56 Number 333 | The Studio | includes article Housing and Typography

Art & Industry. March 1954. Volume 56 Number 333 | The Studio | includes article Housing and Typography

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The printer's terms. Technical terms of the printing industry by Rudolf Hostettler | Zollikofer & Co AG, 1969, fifth revised edition

The printer's terms. Technical terms of the printing industry by Rudolf Hostettler | Zollikofer & Co AG, 1969, fifth revised edition

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Pen & Print. The Legacy of Edward Johnston 1906-2006 | The Edward Johnston Foundation and the Society of Scribes and Illuminators, 2006 | signed by Gerald Fleuss

Pen & Print. The Legacy of Edward Johnston 1906-2006 | The Edward Johnston Foundation and the Society of Scribes and Illuminators, 2006 | signed by Gerald Fleuss

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PM – Journal for Production Managers | Issue 4 No. 1, Sept 1937 | cover design by Laszlo Matulay

PM – Journal for Production Managers | Issue 4 No. 1, Sept 1937 | cover design by Laszlo Matulay

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Pierre Faucheux Écrire l’espace by Robert Laffont, 1978

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Pierre Faucheux Écrire l’espace by Robert Laffont, 1978

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The Monotype Recorder New Series Volume 9. The Dutch Connection limited edition no. 1054/1250

The Monotype Recorder New Series Volume 9. The Dutch Connection limited edition no. 1054/1250

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Typographer Spring 1958 Volume XIX No. 1 | In Memory of William A. Dwiggins | Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. Short note by Beatrice Warde

Typographer Spring 1958 Volume XIX No. 1 | In Memory of William A. Dwiggins | Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. Short note by Beatrice Warde

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A short list shewing Types and decorative Borders with stock blocks and Devices used by the Westerham Press | The Westerham Press, 1951

A short list shewing Types and decorative Borders with stock blocks and Devices used by the Westerham Press | The Westerham Press, 1951

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Stepping-Stones to the Art of Typography by Henry Guppy | The University Press, Manchester, 1928

Stepping-Stones to the Art of Typography by Henry Guppy | The University Press, Manchester, 1928

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Print: America's Graphic Design Magazine – November-December 1986 XL:VI

Print: America's Graphic Design Magazine – November-December 1986 XL:VI

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The Development of Arabic Numerals in Europe by G. F. Hill | Clarendon Press, 1915

The Development of Arabic Numerals in Europe by G. F. Hill | Clarendon Press, 1915

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The Form of the Book by Jan Tschichold | Lund Humphries, 1991 English edition

The Form of the Book by Jan Tschichold | Lund Humphries, 1991 English edition

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Open Air: The Changing Landscape of 20th Century Signage | 2000

Open Air: The Changing Landscape of 20th Century Signage | 2000

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Index to Classified Lists of Monotype Special Matrices | Folder & type specimens

Index to Classified Lists of Monotype Special Matrices | Folder & type specimens

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Behind the Type. The Life Story of Frederic W. Goudy by Bernard Lewis | Department of Printing Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, 1941

Behind the Type. The Life Story of Frederic W. Goudy by Bernard Lewis | Department of Printing Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, 1941

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Typographica (New Series) journal promotional leaflet 1960

Typographica (New Series) journal promotional leaflet 1960

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