This specimen book appears to represent an attempt to capture a portion of the spanishlanguage market for type. The american type founders company was initially composed of twentythree type foundries that joined together in 1892 in order to compete with the new typesetting machines, the linotype and monotype. American specimen book of type styles, complete catalogue of printing machinery and printing supplies. American specimen book of type styles, complete catalogue. Its a 0page book listing hundreds of typefaces and their possible use cases. As the name suggests, the original was tinted gray diagonal lines formed the body. Thick 4to, blue cloth hardcover with tan buckram spine cloth, titles stamped i. Nov 12, 2019 a highquality digitization of the complete 1923 edition of the american type founders atf specimen book. American type founders atf was a business trust created in 1892 by the merger of 23 type foundries, representing about 85% of all type manufactured in the united states atf was the dominant american manufacturer of metal type from its creation in 1892 until at least the 1940s. Produced in 1923 this type specimen book shows type fonts and. Specimen book and catalogue 1923 american type founders co. The american type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue called the inspiration for this typeface engravers text. He applied the ideal of the beautifully designed book to commercial book production and set the standard for twentiethcentury book design.
A highquality digitization of the complete 1923 edition of the american type founders atf specimen book. To the best of my knowledge, it has not been digitized. American specimen book of type styles by american type. I remembered that there was a discussion about christmas borders and ornaments on the briar press website and was able to find it in the archive. This is a facsimile of a booklet published by american type founders, the. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Mar 03, 2014 i have been browsing through some public domain texts on and i found this very interesting typography book published by american type foundation in 1923. Published 1912 by american type founders company in jersey city. The university of delaware library special collections has an impressive array of type specimen books that spans over two centuries of printing history and includes more than a hundred individual titles from europe and the united states.
American type founders was formed in 1892 as a consolidation of 23 of the most prominent independent type foundries in the united states. American type founders company 1903 specimen book of type. Treasures found there included an 1895 atfcentral type specimen book, and a heavy rectangular block that had been used forever as an ink mixing slab. Benton designed important revivals of many typefaces, including one of nicolas jensons, under the name cloister.
American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue flickr. This led me to a digital copy of the 1923 american type founders atf. American specimen book of type styles 1912 edition open. It was produced and published by the philadelphia branch of american type founders company in 1896, four years after atf had been amalgamated out of 23 foundries. The inspiration for this font made its first appearance in the 1897 american type founders specimen book, under the name lithotint. Franklin gothic was created in 1902 by american typeface designer and head of the american type founders design. This led me to a digital copy of the 1923 american type founders atf specimen book and catalogue and after an hour or so, i found my christmas bells, holly and ribbons on page 659, and identified as no. Desk book of type specimens 1900 external scan american speciman book of type styles 1912 external scan new type faces 1917 external scan specimen book and catalogue 1923 external scan book of american types 1934 external scan spartan family 1951 retrieved from. American type founders collection the legacy of american. Played an important role in reviving type designs of the past. Graphic design history chapter 10 flashcards quizlet.
It can be seen in the works of reverends charles callan and john mchugh for p. Produced in 1923 this type specimen book shows type fonts and sizes for typesetting early in the last century. Atfs 1923 specimen book explains that its goal is to discourage unhealthy competition in the printing industry. American type founders was born of a merger of 23 type foundries in 1892. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue when i was in college, i met.
Franklin gothic type specimen book process book by kristen. Apr 01, 2008 author of american specimen book of type styles, globe gothic bold, specimen book of american line type faces, specimens of printing types, collection of specimen booklets, book of american types, rugged type faces, the drew series. American type founders catalog 1906 large specimen. A classic diamond form, this monogram style is now digitally recreated and revived for. The american type founders specimen book of 1912, for example, offered several different varieties. In the early 1920s, american type founders had come to dominate the huge metal foundry type market in the united states.
Thick 4to, blue cloth hardcover with tan buckram spine cloth, titles stamped in black, decorative endpapers, all edges blue. The company grew, and developed branches throughout north america. The american type founders atf specimen book typography. Considered by many to be the culmination of specimen printing, it is an important, and massive volume, documenting the culture of printing, advertising, and typography in the early 20th century. Columbia university libraries online exhibitions type to. Missal initials in particular lived up to its name. The 1923 atf specimen book and catalogue is reborn digital.
The internet archive is hosting a copy of the american specimen book of type styles put out by the american type founders company in 1912. Details about american type founders catalog 1906 large specimen book of type. American specimen book of type styles 1912 edition. The inspiration source for morningside monogram is the 1934 book of american types by american type founders one of their most popular monogram styles in that specimen book was called fifth avenue monogram initials, which was only available in metal type at an array of sizes up to 54 points. Details about american type founders catalog 1906 large. Vtg 1957 atf design with type planning book american type founders specimen. Specimen books typically exhibit the full spectrum of typefaces available from a particular foundry or letterpress studio. Includes many examples of american releases of caslon and sample settings in fullcolour printing.
Antique american specimen book of type styles printing. Century the head of typeface development at the american type founders company, morris f. I have been browsing through some public domain texts on and i found this very interesting typography book published by american type foundation in 1923. Both versions of the font include 1252 latin, 1250 ce with localization for romanian and moldovan.
Nov 21, 2018 a highquality digitization of the complete 1923 edition of the american type founders atf specimen book. Antique american specimen book of type styles printing machinery printing materials american type founders company 1912. The 1923 american type founders specimen book and catalog was the last. Putting the 1923 atf specimen book online is such a project. American type founders catalog 1906 large specimen book. American type founders specimen book american type founders was born of a merger of 23 type foundries in 1892. A classic typographic resource, the 1923 edition of the american type founders specimen book and catalog, has been released for the first. Kenedy and sons, including the catholic missal 1934 and blessed be god 1925. And you can download it for free in fullcolor, highresolution pdfs from sevanti letterpress huge in both scope and size, the book contained over 1100 pages of type specimens and printed in full color. There are some projects that need very much to be done. American type founders author of specimen book and.
Together, these foundries had dominated american typesetting, but they were beginning to feel threatened by the recent invention of two practical systems for automated mechanical typesetting. American type founders wikisource, the free online library. Supplement to the american line type book, showing specimens of uptodate type and decorative material brought out since the type book was issued. The last section of pages are separating from the spine. Found in that specimen book, in a section titled diamond combination monograms, this popular diamond pattern of moissanite monogram was featured in alfred hitchcocks film, north by northwest. Free shipping via usps media mail to anywhere in the usa. Founded in 1891, the american type founders company atf consolidated twenty separate type founders and became the leading american type and printing equipment business. The 1912 american specimen book of type styles book by the american type founders company is a complete catalog of printing including type styles, printing machinery, and materials then available from that company, which was the worlds largest manufacturer of those products at that time. Let me know if there is interest in this and i will keep at it. Get the best deals on type specimen book when you shop the largest online. American type founders company, specimen book and catalogue, american type founders company, 1923. Type specimen by american type founders company and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
American specimen book of type styles complete catalogue of printing machinery and printing supplies. It is obviously no longer at the head of the scanning queue. Us access only discursions of a retired printer jersey city, n. Author of american specimen book of type styles, globe gothic bold, specimen book of american line type faces, specimens of printing types, collection of specimen booklets, book of american types, rugged type faces, the drew series. Wonderful historical perspective on a bygone era and a good quality representation of yesterdays functional work. Unfollow american type founders to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Broad, whose matrices we are fortunate to have in the skyline vault. New type faces, borders, ornaments, brass rule produced by this company since the publication of the american specimen book of type styles, 1912 this scan is of poor quality, but its always useful for research to have another atf catalog online. Theres also a 1910 copy of what is basically the german version of the atf book. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue. Pages from american type founders specimen book and catalogue, 1923, display printing demonstrations of its garamond revival.
A classic typographic resource, the 1923 edition of the american type founders specimen book and catalog, has been released for the first time ever in electronic format. The book is over 1100 pages and filled with beautiful typography and artwork. American type founders company, central type foundry branch, 1895. Halbfette deutsche schrift halfwide german script, 1911. The 1923 american type founders specimen book and catalog was the last comprehensive specimen book that atf ever issued, and very nearly the last truly large specimen book ever issued by an american foundry. Considered by many to be the culmination of specimen printing, it is an important, and massive volume, documenting the culture of printing, advertising, and. And you can download it for free in fullcolor, highresolution pdfs from sevanti letterpress. The collection has several books from the american type founders atf conglomerate. American type founders is the author of specimen book and catalogue, 1923 5. Specimen book and catalogue 1923 american type founders. Specimens of printing types, rules, cuts, printing material. Hopefully my fellow typegraphicsdesign nerds will enjoy these scans of it.
He joined the american type founders company, where he became a type designer and inhouse designer. It is especially strong in this foundrys early years. The inspiration source for moissanite monogram is the 1934 book of american types by american type founders. Morris fuller benton was born on november 20th, 1872 in milwaukee, usa. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalog. American type founders atf was a business trust created in 1892 by the merger of 23 type foundries, representing about 85% of all type manufactured in the united states. American specimen book of type styles, complete catalogue of. In the early part of the 20th century, atf was the dominant american foundry.
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