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Author:

Scott, Duane C., compiler.

Title:

Oriental sayings : an exercise in using small types.

Publisher:

The Scott Free Press & Papermill,

Copyright Date:

1987

Description:

[10], 31, [7] pages ; 60 mm

Subject:

Printing--Specimens.
Type and type-founding.
Proverbs, Chinese.
Miniature books--Specimens.
Proverbs, Chinese.
Miniature books.
Printing.
Type and type-founding.
Specimens.
Miniature books (Printing)--United States--20th century.
Publisher's advertisements.

Other Authors:

Scott Free Press, publishers.
Miniature Book Society.

Notes:

"Since becoming a printer and publisher of miniature books, I have collected quite a few typefaces ... most will never be used in any book except one like this."--Introduction, p. [7], typesigned: Duane C. Scott, July 8, 1987. "Edition of 250, 125 given as keepsakes at the 1987 Miniature Book Conclave. 125 numbered and signed copies for sale. Covers are handmade, all cotton rag paper."--Colophon. Place of publication information from colophon. Library's copy is unnumbered. IaU

Summary:

Text is a compliation of type fonts illustrated by a series of Chinese proverbs. A listing of type and size used on pages 30-31.

Indexed by:

Bradbury, Robert C., 20th century U.S. Miniature Books, p. 267, no. 5

OCLC:

(OCoLC)44947542

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)