Master Typographer
Frederic William Goudy (1865-1947)
"A Specimen of Monotype Kennerly."
Philadelphia: Progressive
Composition Company
Broadside
Rare Book & Special
Collections Division
Purchase, 1944 (174.3)
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The designs of master typographer Frederic Goudy are a modern marriage
of craft and technology. He was the first American to make the design
of type a profession, and his name became synonymous with American
typography and design. During his long career, he created 124 typefaces,
more than any other person in history. The Library's collection
includes Goudy's personal library of typography as well as drawings,
rubbings, proofs, and posters used in creating and promoting Goudy
designs.
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