The Proper Art of Writing (1655)
A 17th century German book on the art of writing. A great range of different styles are represented seemingly increasing in elaborateness, and also illegibility, as…more
Art, Design & Picturebooks
An Alphabet of Celebrities (1899)
Intricately rhymed and beautifully illustrated alphabet book on the world of late 19th century celebrity….more
An Alphabet of History (1905)
An Alphabet of History, the words by Wilbur D. Nesbit, the pictures by Ellsworth Young; 1905; Paul Elder and Company Publishers, San Francisco. “Who frets about t…more
The Selection Of Type Is Just As Important As The Selection Of Words (1939?)
Alphabetical Index to Type Faces, by G.A. Davis Printing Company; 1939?; Toronto. An “Alphabetical Index to Type Faces” from the G.A. Davis Printing Company. Wh…more