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A Specimen of Printing Types
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A Specimen of Printing Types

William Caslon (English, 1754–1833)
Galabin and Baker (18th century)
1785
Place of PublicationLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with numerous decorative types and printing designs
DimensionsOverall: 25.3 x 16.3 x 1.7 cm (9 15/16 x 6 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam A. Sargent Fund
Accession number40.586
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
London: Galabin and Baker, 1785
ProvenanceJ. Stead (inscription, title page); William H. Schab, New York, from whom purchased by the MFA, October 10, 1940.