Description: Engraved portrait of Joseph Jackson, Letter Founder, Died Jan. 14th, 1792 Author: JACKSON, Joseph Title: Engraved portrait of Joseph Jackson, Letter Founder, Died Jan. 14th, 1792 Publication: London: Gentleman's Magazine, 1796 Description: Unbound. Small engraving. 4 1/2" x 3 3/4". Slight foxing, near fine. Jackson was a letter-founder, began his career as an apprentice to William Caslon the elder. In 1756 he was producing his first specimen-sheet of types. In 1773 he produced another sheet including Hebrew, Persian, and Bengalese letters. His business flourished until 1790 when his moulds and matrices were damaged in a fire. He continued his business and cut for Bensely a font for Macklin's *Bible* and another for Hume's *England.*. Seller ID: 281693 Subject: Book Collecting, Ephemera Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Gloucester City, New Jersey
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Author: JACKSON, Joseph
Publisher: Gentleman's Magazine
Year Printed: 1796
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
