Stephenson Blake by Roy Millington

Stephenson Blake by Roy Millington

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Stephenson Blake and Company grew from modest beginnings in 1818 into a business that dominated the typefounding industry in Britain. Roy Millington charts the history of this typefoundery, with particular focus on the changing technical and social milieu in which the company operated.

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Stephenson Blake by Roy Millington

The business of Stephenson Blake and Company grew from modest beginnings in 1818 into a business that dominated the typefounding industry in Britain. Roy Millington charts the history of this typefoundery, with particular focus on the changing technical and social milieu in which the company operated. Illustrated with examples of typefaces, display specimens and the machinery of personalities of the company, this thorough account of a traditional manufacturing business should appeal to anyone interested in typographical or printing history.
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ISBN 13 9780712347952
ISBN 10 071234795X
Title Stephenson Blake
Author Roy Millington
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Library Publishing
Year published 2003-01-01
Number of pages 248
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.