Tact in Typographical Design. A Type Specimen.

Morison (Stanley).

Published by First thus, 8vo, [12]pp., Cambridge: The Rampant Lions Press for The Monotype Corporation, 1962.

About this Item

One of 600 (700) copies machine-set in 14pt Octavian and printed on Basingwerk Parchment at the Rampant Lions Press. Pamphlet sewn in printed paper covers. A fine copy. The first full showing of Monotype Octavian, designed by Will Carter and David Kindersley. An interesting difference occurred between Morison and the printer, who was firm that the type was designed to be leaded, whereas Morison declared that a type specimen should show the type straight from the womb: that is to say, set solid. Compromise was reached: the introductory Note was set solid, but the text was leaded 2pts. (Appleton 217, RLP 21).

Seller Inventory # 9689

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tact in Typographical Design. A Type Specimen.
• Publisher: First thus, 8vo, [12]pp., Cambridge: The Rampant Lions Press for The Monotype Corporation, 1962.
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Typography