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Specimens of monotype and linotype book faces, including: explanation of the point system; calculations for different sizes of pages for each face of type; comparisons of modern and old style types; specimens of six to twelve point types leaded with one- to four-point leads; proofreader's marks; number of ems in square inches of type; quantities of paper required; equivalent weights of paper, etc.

Title:Specimens of monotype and linotype book faces, including: explanation of the point system; calculations for different sizes of pages for each face of type; comparisons of modern and old style types; specimens of six to twelve point types leaded with one- to four-point leads; proofreader's marks; number of ems in square inches of type; quantities of paper required; equivalent weights of paper, etc.
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Note:The Scientific press, 1913
  
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Subject:Linotype
Subject:Monotype
Subject:Printing -- Specimens
Subject:Type and type-founding
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