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.

Small type specimen leaflet | Deberny et Peignot, undated

Small type specimen leaflet | Deberny et Peignot, undated

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The Typographic Arts by Stanley Morison | The Sylvan Press, 1949

The Typographic Arts by Stanley Morison | The Sylvan Press, 1949

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Students' Type Study Leaflets | Educational pack | The Monotype Corporation, undated

Students' Type Study Leaflets | Educational pack | The Monotype Corporation, undated

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Introduction to Typography by Oliver Simon | Faber and Faber, 1945

Introduction to Typography by Oliver Simon | Faber and Faber, 1945

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Folio – schmal mager, schmal halbfett | Type specimen folder and ephemera | Bauersche Giesserei

Folio – schmal mager, schmal halbfett | Type specimen folder and ephemera | Bauersche Giesserei

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Beton type specimen brochure | Bauersche (Bauer) Giesserei, Frankfurt Am Main

Beton type specimen brochure | Bauersche (Bauer) Giesserei, Frankfurt Am Main

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Divertissements Typographiques 2 | Deberny & Peignot / Soldans | Maximilien Vox

Divertissements Typographiques 2 | Deberny & Peignot / Soldans | Maximilien Vox

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Stanley Morison by Nicolas Barker | Macmillan, 1972

Stanley Morison by Nicolas Barker | Macmillan, 1972

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Letter Perfect: The Art of Modernist Typography | Minneapolis Institute | David Ryan, 2001

Letter Perfect: The Art of Modernist Typography | Minneapolis Institute | David Ryan, 2001

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Elegance Type specimen folder | Ludwig & Mayer, Frankfurt | Karlgeorg Hoefer c.1968

Elegance Type specimen folder | Ludwig & Mayer, Frankfurt | Karlgeorg Hoefer c.1968

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The Origins of the Newspaper | Stanley Morison ATypI 1971 Linotype | AtypI (Association Typographique Internationale)

The Origins of the Newspaper | Stanley Morison ATypI 1971 Linotype | AtypI (Association Typographique Internationale)

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Typotips | Concertina leaflet Gesellschaft für Typographie und Saltztechnik GMBH, undated

Typotips | Concertina leaflet Gesellschaft für Typographie und Saltztechnik GMBH, undated

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Lettering: The Evolution of Writing and Typefaces | Antonio and Ivana Tubaro, 1994

Lettering: The Evolution of Writing and Typefaces | Antonio and Ivana Tubaro, 1994

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Typography 8 – Summer 1939 | Journal edited by Robert Harling | Shenval Press

Typography 8 – Summer 1939 | Journal edited by Robert Harling | Shenval Press

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Alphabet in Type LCC type specimen booklet | Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1958

Alphabet in Type LCC type specimen booklet | Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1958

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Card Founts of Printing Types from Stephenson Blake | Type specimen booklet

Card Founts of Printing Types from Stephenson Blake | Type specimen booklet

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A Synopsis of Type Faces in Use at Laytons | Type specimen book, 1930s?

A Synopsis of Type Faces in Use at Laytons | Type specimen book, 1930s?

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Broadsides and specimens of printing of the XV & XVI centuries | A. Rosenthal, 1941

Broadsides and specimens of printing of the XV & XVI centuries | A. Rosenthal, 1941

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Deberny & Peignot ‘SPHINX’ type specimen leaflet for Soldans Limited c.1925?

Deberny & Peignot ‘SPHINX’ type specimen leaflet for Soldans Limited c.1925?

Regular price £70.00 GBP

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A Manual of Decorated Typefaces by R. S. Hutchings | Cory, Adams & Mackay, 1965

A Manual of Decorated Typefaces by R. S. Hutchings | Cory, Adams & Mackay, 1965

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A Manual of Script Typefaces R.S. Hutchings Cory, Adams & Mackay 1965

A Manual of Script Typefaces R.S. Hutchings Cory, Adams & Mackay 1965

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Types on Anglo-American point-system | D. Stempel AG / Arnold Cook Ltd

Types on Anglo-American point-system | D. Stempel AG / Arnold Cook Ltd

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Bodoni type specimen brochure | Typefoundry Amsterdam 1950s?

Bodoni type specimen brochure | Typefoundry Amsterdam 1950s?

Regular price £85.00 GBP

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Frank Baker & Sons Ltd | Architectural Lettering and Plates | Birmingham

Frank Baker & Sons Ltd | Architectural Lettering and Plates | Birmingham

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