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By Jon on December 12, 2011. Today’s typeface is officially known as Hamilton No. 289. I bought this as part of my big shop purchase last year. Along with the two printing presses came a treasure trove of wood type. Every drawer had something more beautiful than the last. I think even if I didn’t want the presses, I would have bought the shop just for the type! I basically doubled the size of my collection in one fell swoop. It was certainly easier than trolling eBay, hoping to get lucky. I decided I nee...
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Gothic Pointed Inline 5 line « Good Wood
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Gothic Pointed Inline 5 line. By Jon on November 18, 2011. For the first post, I figure I’ll start off with one of my favorites. This is Gothic Pointed Inline, 5 line (5 picas tall), uppercase only, as named in Gregory Ruffa’s fine compendium,. The Art of Wood Type. At least now I could answer the never-asked question, “How much wood type can a Mini Cooper hold? VW& Co. manufacturer’s mark, stamped in the capital A. 357 S Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050. Vanderburgh Wells and Co. (1).
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Runic Expanded 8-line « Good Wood
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By Jon on December 12, 2011. Today’s typeface is officially known as Hamilton No. 289. I bought this as part of my big shop purchase last year. Along with the two printing presses came a treasure trove of wood type. Every drawer had something more beautiful than the last. I think even if I didn’t want the presses, I would have bought the shop just for the type! I basically doubled the size of my collection in one fell swoop. It was certainly easier than trolling eBay, hoping to get lucky. Orange, NJ 07050.
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