{"product_id":"wm-h-pages-specimens-of-william-h-page-9781528720946","title":"Wm. H. Page's Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, Etc.: A Stunning Sourcebook of Decorative Designs \u0026 Colour Typography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaving procured a cult-like following in the modern field of design, this extraordinary volume is brimming with over 100 intricate typeface examples, all skilfully produced and vibrantly coloured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the world of typography, few titles hold higher esteem than William H. Page's \u003cem\u003eSpecimens of Chromatic Wood-Type\u003c\/em\u003e (1874). First produced in 1874, the book was intended as a catalogue to showcase the capabilities of Page's world-renowned wood type foundry, William Page \u0026amp; Company, to sell the pieces of type to other printers. The elaborate fonts boast up to seven colours, each with labyrinthine borders and bold outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this new facsimile edition, we have taken meticulous steps to preserve the original colour plates of the iconic volume, ensuring that the charm of Page's typographical masterpiece remains true to the original, first printed over 175 years ago. This prolific volume showcases the artistic magic that lies at the heart of letterpress printing in a rich celebration of a once-forgotten craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William H. Page\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1528720946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781528720946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Old Hand Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.29d","brand":"William H. Page","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450334408959,"sku":"9781528720946","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ae1dbe74-adc2-4182-b40a-fada49602eeb.jpg?v=1698504211","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wm-h-pages-specimens-of-william-h-page-9781528720946","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}