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Italian old style. A new type face by Fred. W. Goudy.
Language: English
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Co., Philadelphia, 1924
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 4to. 31 cm. Pp. [16]. Designed by Bruce Rogers. 2nd imp. Orig. printed wrappers. Slight edge wear.
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A WORD ON MAKING YOUR MARK WITH MONOTYPE + A PRINTING SHOP, WORK AND BEAUTY, A SHRINE OF LABOR BYJAMES WEBER LINN
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Co, Philadelphia, 1930
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. no date, Ca 1930, 15 pp., Illus, Blk & Red Illus Paperback, VG + small pamphlet "A Printing Shiop" laid in, VG.
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The Monotype Pony Specimen Book Of Type Faces, Rules, Ornaments & Borders (Paperback or Softback)
Language: English
Published by Hutson Street Press 5/22/2025, 2025
ISBN 10: 102484305X ISBN 13: 9781024843057
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Monotype Pony Specimen Book Of Type Faces, Rules, Ornaments & Borders. Book.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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The Monotype System A Book for Owners Operators of Monotypes Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
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A Franklin Calendar for Printers
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Co., 1956
Seller: Chris Korczak, Bookseller, IOBA, Easthampton, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA SNEAB
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very minimal shelfwear (near fine). I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.
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The Monotype System: A Book for Owners and Operators of Monotypes (1912)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437313418 ISBN 13: 9781437313413
Condition: New.
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The Monotype System: A Book For Owners And Operators Of Monotypes (1912)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437313418 ISBN 13: 9781437313413
Condition: New.
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The Monotype System: A Book for Owners and Operators of Monotypes (1912)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437313418 ISBN 13: 9781437313413
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Monotype: a Journal of Composing Room Efficiency, Vol. 9, Number 4
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Company, Vol. 9 - No. 4, 1922
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stapled binding. VOLUME 9 - No. 4 - 1922 - Bright covers with nicks and chips and age toning to edges. Interior pages are tight and clean, though also browning with age. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Unpaginated pages.
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The Monotype System: A Book for Owners Operators of Monotypes (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
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The Monotype Specimen Book of Type Faces A Complete Catalog of Matrices Made for Use With the Monotype Composing Machine, and With Type and Rule Caster Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
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The Monotype System: A Book for Owners & Operators of Monotypes
Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 2022-10, 2022
ISBN 10: 101844078X ISBN 13: 9781018440781
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Monotype: a Journal of Composing Room Efficiency, Vol. XXII, No. 73
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Company, Vol. XXII - No. 73, 1928
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Volume XXII, No. 73. Stapled binding. Covers bright and clean, age toning to edges. Book is firm in binding, crisp interior, b&w frontispiece portrait of Frederick W. Goudy. Nearly all typeface in this issue was drawn by Frederic W. Goudy and set by Bertha M. Goudy. Displays numerous Goudy typefaces. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
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The Monotype Specimen Book of Type Faces: A Complete Catalog of Matrices Made for Use With the Monotype Composing Machine, and With Type and Rule Caster (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
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The Monotype Pony Specimen Book Of Type Faces, Rules, Ornaments & Borders
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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The Mechanism of the Monotype Style D Keyboard
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Company, 1909
Seller: Berryville Old Book Shop, Berryville, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. 45 pgs. Early edition (tan & red) of the Lanston Monotype Machine Company book describing the mechanism of the Monotype Style D Keyboard. This illustrated softcover book describes in detail the action of the "Typewriter Composing Machine", shows its parts, in relation one with another, and gives the "real names" and symbols of these parts. Book measures 8 x 11 1/4 inches and is in very good condition accept for a small tear at bottom of the spine. 1909 written on cover at bottom. Pages are clean and bright. (729).
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The Monotype Pony Specimen Book Of Type Faces, Rules, Ornaments & Borders
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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A Typographic Calendar for the Year 1954
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine [1953], Philadelphia, 1953
Softcover. Condition: Fine. [29] pp., oblong, stapled stiff card wrappers. Each month of the year in this keepsake wall calendar is set in a different typeface, with a brief comment. Printed at Lanston Monotype's private printing plant on Basingwerk Parchment and Curtis Tweedweave paper. Designed by John Anderson; zodiac designs drawn by Helen Siegl. One of 500 copies. Fine copy, with a bit of age toning around the edges. Anderson, Pickering Press, p. 57.
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The Monotype Specimen Book of Type Faces. A Complete Catalog of Matrices Made for use With the Monotype Composing Machine and With Type & Rule Caster
Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 2022-10, 2022
ISBN 10: 101600740X ISBN 13: 9781016007405
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Specimen Showings of Monotype Faces for Display and Text Composition
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Company N.D., Philadelphia
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unpaginated. Ca. 1950s. Chip at head of spine, publisher's address stamped on one page. ; 4to.
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The Monotype System: A Book for Owners and Operators of Monotypes (1912)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437313418 ISBN 13: 9781437313413
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SELECTED SPECIMEN BOOK PAGES SET IN MONOTYPE FACES
Published by Lanston Monotype Machine Company, Philadelphia
Spiral Paperback. Condition: Good. With many beutiful specimens of monotype fonts; with data regarding its history. some wear to cover; else in good condition.
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The Monotype System: A Book for Owners and Operators of Monotypes (1912)
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437313418 ISBN 13: 9781437313413
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Monotype System, a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized printing in the early 20th century. The author delves into the intricate workings of this system, which employed a unique two-machine approach: a keyboard for composing and a casting machine for creating the actual type. This innovation, much like the earlier invention of movable type, allowed for greater control over the printing process, making it faster, more efficient, and adaptable to various types of printing needs. The book examines the system's core components, from the keyboard's perforated paper ribbon that directs the casting machine to the ingenious mechanism that justifies lines of text. The author meticulously guides the reader through the complexities of character spacing, unit calculations, and the ability to cast different types of fonts. He also explores the advantages of the Monotype System, highlighting its versatility in handling both straightforward and complex composition, including double justification and intricate tabular work. The book's insightful analysis provides a valuable historical perspective on the evolution of printing technologies, demonstrating how the Monotype System became an integral part of the printing industry, influencing practices and standards that persist to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
