On type faces : examples of the use of type for the printing of books
Author:
Morison, Stanley
Publisher:
Medici Society
Publisher:
Fleuron
With an introductory essay & notes by Stanley Morison. Published jointly by The Medici Society of Seven Grafton St. London W. and The Fleuron Westminster MCMXXIII.
Xii, [1], 103 p. ; 33 cm.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1935) by Riches, Thomas Henry
Production date: AD 1923
"Of this book 750 copies have been printed for sale ... the preliminary pages and the Introduction being in the 14 point Riccardi fount." Museum has copy no. 164. Quarter bound in black cloth, gold stamped, with marbled paper sides.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 2-1935
Primary reference Number: 98494
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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