02566cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000060011910000360012524501450016126400510030630000470035733600260040433700260043033800360045650000310049250801950052352013330071853400450205165300350209665300490213185600430218099900170222354365UtSlPG20260610134243.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01019065  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aZ1 aReed, Talbot Baines,d1852-189312aA History of the Old English Letter Foundries :bwith Notes, Historical and Bibliographical, on the Rise and Progress of English Typography. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-03-14  aProduced by Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"A History of the Old English Letter Foundries" by Talbot Baines Reed is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the evolution of letter founding in England, detailing its origins, major figures, and the various techniques employed in the craft of typography. The narrative emphasizes the significance of these developments to the broader field of English printing, providing both historical context and bibliographical notes on the various contributors to this essential art.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough examination of the intricacies of typography and letter founding, beginning with a preface that reflects on the advancements in the craft compared to the past. Reed highlights the obscurity surrounding the earliest years of English letter founding, expressing a mission to document the fragmented history of this art form. He references previous works, like Edward Rowe Mores' dissertation, while introducing his own research that merges historical anecdotes with bibliographical detail. This section establishes the foundation of the discussion, focusing on early typographical practices and the essential contributions of notable founders, thereby inviting readers into a rich exploration of typographical heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPrinting -- England -- History  aType and type-founding -- England -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54365  c95199d95199