Papers, 1883-1911.

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Papers, 1883-1911.

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This collection of papers reflects De Vinne's interest in typography. Most of the letters included in the collection were written by De Vinne to J. W. Phinney, manager of the American Type Founders Company in Boston. These letters discuss the history and improvement of old type and development of new type. There are many examples of impressions from old and new type enclosed in the letters. Included among the correspondence is a pamphlet "The Century Expanded Printing Types" displaying samples of type available from the American Type Founders Company. There is also an 1894 photograph of Theodore Low De Vinne and a two page biography of him written by his son and partner, Theodore Brockbank De Vinne ( -1926).

1 v. ; octavo.66 items.

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De Vinne, Theodore Brockbank, d. 1926.

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De Vinne, Theodore Low, 1828-1914

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Theodore Low De Vinne (1828-1914) was apprenticed to the printer's trade in Newburgh, N.Y. but came to New York City in 1848, where he eventually became a partner in the shop of Francis Hart. On the death of the latter in 1877, De Vinne became possessed of the business eventually known as the De Vinne Press. He was recognized as a master printer and developed a comprehensive knowledge of the history of typography, which he distilled in several publications. He was a founder (1884) and president ...

Phinney, J. W.

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American Type Founders Company

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