The first and most authoritative history of Wood type in the United States is now reissued in paperback.
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The 19th-century heyday of Wood type is explored in great detail, including all aspects of design, manufacture, and marketing, and the evolution of styles.
This book tells the complete story of Wood type, beginning with the history of Wood as a printing material, the development of decorated letters and large letters, and the invention of machinery for mass-producing Wood letters.
The first and most authoritative history of Wood type in the United States is now reissued in paperback