Publication

2010 - Oak Knoll Pr, New Castle, Del, Delaware

Language

English

Word Count

117,750 words, Guess

Page Count

471 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC686.2/210944
  • LCCZ250.A2 V46 2010

Description

"A survey of all Roman, Italic, Greek, Hebrew, and Arabic typefaces made in France during the sixteenth century, describing the evolution of type-casting and letter-engraving and the methodology used. Illustrated with facsimiles of 409 typefaces with detailed descriptions including their first appearance in books or type specimens"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Topics

HistorySpecimensType and type-foundingType and type-founding -- France -- SpecimensType and type-founding -- France -- History -- 16th century

Places

Times

Genres

  • Specimens

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