Oxley Press Typefaces [Specimen Binder]

Publisher: Oxley Press Limited
Publication: Circa 1975, First Edition
Binding: Original binder missing, loose sheets only
Pages: Approx 400, with occasional missing page
Size: 360 x 250
Text: English

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(Introduction) 'This book features a comprehensive selection of English, Continental and American type faces that are currently in use. The 'additional type face section' contains certain faces which were added at or near completion of the book. If the type you require is not included, please telephone our Composing Room Manager for further information. In order that this book can be kept up to date, sheets of popular new faces will be printed and issued as they come into use. If you wish to avail yourself of this service, please fill in and post the attached coupon. Kenneth Dartford MSTD was responsible for the design and supervision of this publication; it was printed by Broglia Press Limited and Precise Printers. Limited from Plastic Backed (College). Electros made by Oxley Press (Platemaking Division).'

Oxley Press Limited was a British printing and typesetting company active in the mid-20th century, specialising in high-quality phototypesetting, graphic design services, and production of display typefaces during the transition from metal type to photographic and early digital methods. Based in London, it catered primarily to advertising agencies, publishers, and designers.

Condition: Very Good. Shelf ware consistent with age. Light rubbing and tanning to cover/edges.

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