Lanston Monotype Machine (74 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 4to. 31 cm. Pp. [16]. Designed by Bruce Rogers. 2nd imp. Orig. printed wrappers. Slight edge wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. no date, Ca 1930, 15 pp., Illus, Blk & Red Illus Paperback, VG + small pamphlet "A Printing Shiop" laid in, VG.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very minimal shelfwear (near fine). I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.

softcover. Condition: Fine copy. 1st. 8vo, 27 pp. Well-illustrated (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

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. (903). …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Endpage missing. Hinges cracked. (typing, machines, technology).

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.…

PF. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unpaginated. Ca. 1950s. Chip at head of spine, publisher's address stamped on one page. ; 4to.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Spiral Paperback. Condition: Good. With many beutiful specimens of monotype fonts; with data regarding its history. some wear to cover; else in good condition.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Paperback. 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.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Paperback. Condition: New.