Typographica

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Typographica was the name of a journal of typography and visual arts founded and edited by Herbert Spencer from 1949 to 1967. [1] [2] Spencer was just 25 years old when the first Typographica was issued. [2] He also served as the editor of the journal. [1]

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Typographica was produced in two series: the "Old Series" and the "New Series". [2] Each series was published in sixteen issues.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Herbert Spencer, 77; Editor of Typographica". Los Angeles Times. March 21, 2002. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Typographica, edited by Herbert Spencer (1949-67)". Lund Humphries. Retrieved February 22, 2017.