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A tally of types cut for machine composition and introduced at the University Press, Cambridge, 1922-1932

A tally of types cut for machine composition and introduced at the University Press, Cambridge, 1922-1932

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A tally of types cut for machine composition and introduced at the University Press, Cambridge, 1922-1932

by Morison, Stanley (1889-1967)

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Cambridge : (Privately printed), 1953. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 101 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. Notes; ""450 copies printed and bound at the University Press, Cambridge, for presentation by the University Printer to his friends in printing and publishing. Christmas 1953."" One of 450. With index. Preface and postcript by Brooke Crutchley, Univeristy Printer. Contentss; Crutchley, Brooke. Preface.--Morison, Stanley. The tally.--University Printer [i.e. Crutchley, Brooke] Postscript.--Index. Subjects; Morison, Stanley 1889-1967. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge University Press History. Monotype Corporation History. Monotype Corporation History 20th century. Cambridge University Press History 20th century. Cambridge University Press. Type and type-founding England Cambridge History 20th century. Type and type-founding England ; Specimens. Type and type-founding. Type and type-founding Great Britain History 20th century. University presses England Cambridge History 20th century. Printing Great Britain Specimens. Gift books Christmas. Private press books. Type and type-founding. Cambridge (England) ; Imprints. England. England Cambridge.

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Title
A tally of types cut for machine composition and introduced at the University Press, Cambridge, 1922-1932
Author
Morison, Stanley (1889-1967)
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Hardcover
Book Condition
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Edition
1st edition
Publisher
Cambridge : (Privately printed)
Date Published
1953

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