Ars Typographica, Frederic W. Goudy, editor, vol. 1, no. 4. New York, Press of the Woolly Whale, 1934 October.
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains examples of works set and/or printed by Frederic W. and Bertha M. Goudy at the Village Press. The materials do not include works written by Goudy himself, (which are in Series 1, Subseries 1.1. The materials consist largely of broadsides, handbills, and other short works, as well as proofs and imperfect printer's sheets of sections of several larger works. The materials are arranged chronologically by date of setting or printing, as set out in Melbert B. Cary, Jr., A Bibliography of The Village Press (New York: Press of the Woolly Whale, 1938). The reference "Cary no. ..." in the notes refers to the number assigned to this work by Cary.
Dates
- Creation: 1934 October.
Creator
- From the Collection: Goudy, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1865-1947 (Creator, Person)
Language of Material
The materials in the collection are in English.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Ella Strong Denison Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 16 linear feet. (22 boxes.)
Type
Each article set in a different Goudy type. "All of the types used in this magazine have been designed and engraved by Frederic W. Goudy and have been cast & set at the Village Press, Marlboro, New York. The composition and presswork is by George W. Van Vechten, Jr."
Note
Cary no. 216; no. III A 16.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository