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Type Specimens

 File — Folder: 2
Identifier: id50754

Scope and Contents

Type specimens A Type Specimen Sampler. Untrimmed and unbound. Summer 1985 A proof of newly cast Monotype Ornaments, 9 February 1986. Single page, 1-sided (dog-eared corner). Feb. 9, 1986 Two Didot type sample books for Typocrafters meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 10-12, 1986. 1986 Type Report 1991, 60 copies, 4 pages. “… the completion of 16 new alternative characters to supplement the 24 point size of Theuerdank Fraktur Series Number 392.” “… the first showing of Dartmouth title designed by Will Carter.” Back page: 10 pt. musical signs 210 and 11 pt. Egyptian 107. 1991 Consort Light sample: 150 copies for APA, 100 for American Typecasting Fellowship, 50 copies for general distribution. April 1994 White envelope containing 14 different letterpress pieces, all 2-sided, various type faces. undated Zapf Civilite: Some Illustrations to a Discussion of the Last Type Design Cast in Metal. 4-page brochure, printed letterpress. undated The Private Press and Typefoundry of Paul Hayden Duensing. 4-page pamphlet of type samples used by the Private Press and Typefoundry of Paul Hayden Duensing. undated A proof of Ornaments – some of which work together. (dog-eared corners) undated Feria vi. in Parasceve. A specimen of 4-line red and black plain chant (on cover). Inside printed in Zapf Civilite, undated.

Dates

  • Creation: 1982-1999

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.51 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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