Scope and Contents

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Scope and Contents

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

Scope and Contents

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.

Scope and Contents

Proof of uppercase and lowercase alphabets in an unidentified type.

Scope and Contents

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

Scope and Contents

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

Scope and Contents

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)

Scope and Contents From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder....