Greek Printing Types in Britain. From the Late Eighteenth to the Early Twentieth Century

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Typophilia, Thessaloniki. 1998. First edition. (6), 342 pages. Large 8vo (24 x 17,5 cm). Stiff printed wrapper with folding flaps. Illustrated. With a catalogue of Greek types. List of type specimens. Bibliography. Index.

It’s a significant book by J. H. Bowman that meticulously details the evolution of Greek fonts in Britain, focusing on key designers like Caslon, Fry, Baskerville, and especially Richard Porson, whose influential design marked a turning point, bridging continental styles with English traditions and setting standards for later 19th-century developments. The work analyzes character-by-character changes, explores influential typefaces for specific books, and offers a comprehensive history of this specialized field, filling a gap in typography studies.