Early Typography (1872) is a book written by William Skeen that explores the history and development of typography from the invention of the printing press up to the 19th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the different types of letterforms, printing techniques, and typefaces that emerged during this period, and discusses the impact of typography on the dissemination of knowledge, literature, and art.Skeen's book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of typography. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of typography, tracing its origins to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The following chapters delve into the various printing techniques that were developed over time, including woodcut, copperplate engraving, and lithography.The book also explores the different styles of letterforms that emerged during this period, such as Gothic, Roman, and Italic, and discusses the influence of calligraphy on typography. Skeen provides examples of early typefaces and printing samples from notable printers and publishers of the time, including Aldus Manutius, William Caxton, and Johannes Gutenberg.Overall, Early Typography (1872) is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed history of typography and its evolution over time. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of printing and graphic design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.