Metal Types (& Some Papers)

HM’s Type Collection

Some of the faces included are American Uncial, Bradley, Garamond, Huxley Vertical, Morris Roman, Rubens, Shadow (two kinds), Meinhart’s Unciala & Monument, and Verona. Printed on nine different papers: Reg Lissel’s HM Text; Barcham Green Bodleian and Tovil; Wookey Hole; Arches Velin; vintage Golden Hind; Van Gelder laid; kitakata; and Guarro laid. Edition of 35 numbered copies, issued in two states.

Copies 1–15 specially bound by Claudia Cohen in full gilded vellum, with two additional sections (16 pp). The first presents four uncommon foundry types (Anker Romanisch, Carolus, Gallia & Kabel) in display sizes, borrowed from the collections of several friends, each printed in two colors on Barcham Green handmade paper. The second extra section presents titling (i.e. large) fonts of eight faces already shown in the book, printed on Barcham Green & Roma papers.

Copies 16–35 were sewn & cased at HM in printed paper over thin boards. The pattern for the paper was created by artist Dana Cromie, and printed at Black Stone Press on Guarro laid paper. 8vo, 42 pp. 2013