Page 644 and 645 (on one leaf) from a book not named on the page. Features Gill Sans typeface and a description of it in the text. Related to CEG1872.

Page 646 and 647 (on one leaf) from a book not named on the page. Text mentions several plays for the stage. Related to CEG1872.

This print is a display of Gill Sans Serif Extra Light type. It is listed as, “Display Trial No. 2, Redesigned B K S W a s 4567890& 7-1-31.” The body of the text discusses the aesthetics and readability of text in books.

This print is a display of Gill Sans Serif Extra Light type. It is listed as, “Trial No. 1, Gill Sans Serif Bold. 275-24, 14-9-29.” The body of the text discusses artistry in advertising.

Partial proof for “The Hundredth Story of A. E. Coppard, with Engravings by Robert Gibbings,” from The Golden Cockerel Press.

This print is a display of Gill Extra Heavy type. It is listed as, “Trial No. 4, Gill Extra Heavy. 321-14 Display 4-9-29.” The body of the text discusses the advantages of advertising for manufacturers.

Proof of uppercase and lowercase alphabets in an unidentified type.

A leaf illustrating the Perpetua typeface in lower and uppercase, as well as italic. Sketches of various letters on the verso.

A leaf with “Holy Sonnets, La Corona” in two parts. Has a note in Gill’s hand, “Perpetua-New Italic.”

Several items relating to Gill’s research and development into creating an Arabic typeface. Includes original lettering, tables of characters, research and correspondence regarding Arabic typefaces. Purchase, GF Sims, 1976 (accession MS.1976.041)