In 1959 the Grabhorn Press published a book highlighting their collection of 19th century type fonts. The brothers Edwin and Robert Grabhorn collected these fonts, all cast by United States type founders, with the help of fellow San Franciscan, Albert Dressler.
Above: 24 point Inclined Octagon, originally offered by the Chicago Type Foundry but shown in its first type specimen by the Chicago Type Foundry's agent, Palmer & Rey of San Francisco in 1887.
The introduction by Robert Grabhorn makes apologies for the poor condition of types, gently reminding the reader that they were manufactured in the 19th century. He also begs pardon for instances in which they have failed to locate a complete alphabet, as in the case above where the lower case "q" features a "?"
Above: 24 point Gravers Shade, shown by Farmer, Little & Co., New York, 1882.
Above: Two-line Small Pica (22 points) Ornamented No. 5, shown by Dickinson Type Foundry, Phelps & Dalton, Boston, 1856.
Jaime Henderson,
Archivist
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I have been trying to identify a metal font I acquired and came across a photo of this grabhorn press book. I was excited to see some interior pages, but alas the font I own is not identified. It is used to set the words "Cast by United States Founders". Any chance you have additional images of that page, or know the name of that particular font? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
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