PRINTING TYPES: Their History, Forms, and Use. A Study in Survivals [2 volumes]

Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1922 [i.e. 1923]. Two volumes. xxxii, 276 and xix, [1], 308 pages, plus numerous plates, some folding. Original black cloth with gilt spine lettering. [24.1 cm.] Cloth slightly faded and rubbed; minor wear to spine ends. Light dust soiling to fore-edges and small spot to fore-edge of vol. II; rather faint foxing to gutters, primarily near the front of vol. I and near the end of vol. II; still a very good set in plain paper covered slipcase (worn, chips to paper, and some cracks, but serviceable). Bookplate of Charles Harold Lauck, Sr. (1896-1975) on the front pastedown of each volume. [Lauck was the founder of the Journalism Laboratory Press at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, and its director from 1932 to 1962. The Press was noteworthy for its publication of limited-edition books and pamphlets concerning bibliography, printing history, and graphic arts education. In addition to his work at Washington and Lee, Lauck was an active member of the National Graphic Arts Education Association and the International Graphic Arts Association and served as president of the latter in 1939-1940.] Second printing, following the first of the previous year. A landmark study of typography covering the period from the invention of moveable type to the late 19th century and discussing type design and practices in Britain, the Continent, and America. The volumes were based on Updike's lectures at the Graduate School of Business Administration at Harvard University, 1911-1916. Harvard University awarded Updike an honorary master’s degree for the book, which remains a standard reference. Daniel Berkeley Updike (1860-1941) was the founder of the acclaimed Merrymount Press and was one of the leaders of the fine printing movement in the United States.�