"Typologia" Manuscript and Proofs,, 1940
File — Box: Custom Ms. Box
Scope and Contents note
Contains three enclosures holding proofs of F. W. Goudy's "Typologia" and three metal matrices for type.
Dates
- Creation: 1940
Creator
- From the Collection: Goudy, Frederic W., (Frederic William) (Person)
Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English, Old (ca.450-1100)
General note
The first enclosure contains an early draft and printed dummy with handwritten notes about the layout and text in pencil. Draft includes a pencil drawing of cover design. "dummy was started by W. Goudy. Verbal instructions covered the rest of the book." The second enclosure holds galley proofs with handwritten corrections and the last contains page proofs.
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository