American type founders specimen book

American type founders wikisource, the free online library. To the best of my knowledge, it has not been digitized. He joined the american type founders company, where he became a type designer and inhouse designer. 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. 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. American specimen book of type styles, complete catalogue. The new company, consisting of a consolidation of firms from throughout the united states, was incorporated in new jersey.

Includes many examples of american releases of caslon and sample settings in fullcolour printing. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue. 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. American specimen book of type styles by american type. In the early part of the 20th century, atf was the dominant american foundry. 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. American specimen book of type styles, complete catalogue of. American specimen book of type styles complete catalogue of printing machinery and printing supplies. Broad, whose matrices we are fortunate to have in the skyline vault.

Produced in 1923 this type specimen book shows type fonts and. 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. Thick 4to, blue cloth hardcover with tan buckram spine cloth, titles stamped in black, decorative endpapers, all edges blue. Unfollow american type founders to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Supplement to the american line type book, showing specimens of uptodate type and decorative material brought out since the type book was issued. 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.

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. 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. 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. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalog. A highquality digitization of the complete 1923 edition of the american type founders atf specimen book. 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. 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. Produced in 1923 this type specimen book shows type fonts and sizes for typesetting early in the last century. 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 type founders company 1903 specimen book of type. This specimen book appears to represent an attempt to capture a portion of the spanishlanguage market for type.

Both versions of the font include 1252 latin, 1250 ce with localization for romanian and moldovan. American type founders collection the legacy of american. American type founders catalog 1906 large specimen book. There are some projects that need very much to be done. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue when i was in college, i met. As the name suggests, the original was tinted gray diagonal lines formed the body. The american type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue called the inspiration for this typeface engravers text. Wonderful historical perspective on a bygone era and a good quality representation of yesterdays functional work. Nov 12, 2019 a highquality digitization of the complete 1923 edition of the american type founders atf specimen book. 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 inspiration for this font made its first appearance in the 1897 american type founders specimen book, under the name lithotint. Morris fuller benton was born on november 20th, 1872 in milwaukee, usa. Played an important role in reviving type designs of the past.

In the early 1920s, american type founders had come to dominate the huge metal foundry type market in the united states. Let me know if there is interest in this and i will keep at it. Details about american type founders catalog 1906 large. Get the best deals on type specimen book when you shop the largest online. Theres also a 1910 copy of what is basically the german version of the atf book. A classic diamond form, this monogram style is now digitally recreated and revived for.

Missal initials in particular lived up to its name. 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. American type founders company, central type foundry branch, 1895. 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. He applied the ideal of the beautifully designed book to commercial book production and set the standard for twentiethcentury book design. Thick 4to, blue cloth hardcover with tan buckram spine cloth, titles stamped i. The book is over 1100 pages and filled with beautiful typography and artwork. 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. 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. Published 1912 by american type founders company in jersey city. The company grew, and developed branches throughout north america. The 1923 american type founders specimen book and catalog was the last. Benton designed important revivals of many typefaces, including one of nicolas jensons, under the name cloister.

Vtg 1957 atf design with type planning book american type founders specimen. American specimen book of type styles, complete catalogue of printing machinery and printing supplies. Antique american specimen book of type styles printing. This led me to a digital copy of the 1923 american type founders atf. American type founders was formed in 1892 as a consolidation of 23 of the most prominent independent type foundries in the united states. 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. 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. American type founders is the author of specimen book and catalogue, 1923 5. Antique american specimen book of type styles printing machinery printing materials american type founders company 1912.

The 1923 atf specimen book and catalogue is reborn digital. 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. Franklin gothic type specimen book process book by kristen. Specimen book and catalogue 1923 american type founders. The american type founders specimen book of 1912, for example, offered several different varieties. 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. Type specimen by american type founders company and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. American type founders was born of a merger of 23 type foundries in 1892. Kenedy and sons, including the catholic missal 1934 and blessed be god 1925. Details about american type founders catalog 1906 large specimen book of type. Century the head of typeface development at the american type founders company, morris f.

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 specimen book of type styles 1912 edition open. Us access only discursions of a retired printer jersey city, n. Founded in 1891, the american type founders company atf consolidated twenty separate type founders and became the leading american type and printing equipment business. This is a facsimile of a booklet published by american type founders, the. 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. Hopefully my fellow typegraphicsdesign nerds will enjoy these scans of it. 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.

Specimen books typically exhibit the full spectrum of typefaces available from a particular foundry or letterpress studio. Atfs 1923 specimen book explains that its goal is to discourage unhealthy competition in the printing industry. Nov 21, 2018 a highquality digitization of the complete 1923 edition of the american type founders atf specimen book. American type founders author of specimen book and catalogue. Its a 0page book listing hundreds of typefaces and their possible use cases. The last section of pages are separating from the spine. The collection has several books from the american type founders atf conglomerate. Franklin gothic was created in 1902 by american typeface designer and head of the american type founders design. Specimen book and catalogue 1923 american type founders co. It is obviously no longer at the head of the scanning queue. 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.

Halbfette deutsche schrift halfwide german script, 1911. American type founders catalog 1906 large specimen. It can be seen in the works of reverends charles callan and john mchugh for p. Graphic design history chapter 10 flashcards quizlet. American type founders 1923 specimen book and catalogue flickr. Putting the 1923 atf specimen book online is such a project.

Free shipping via usps media mail to anywhere in the usa. The american type founders atf specimen book typography. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. American type founders company, specimen book and catalogue, american type founders company, 1923.