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A Simple and Accurate Method of Copy-Fitting / Mergenthaler Linotype Company
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REF.TY.1275
[20] p. ; 19 cm.
1930s
Copyfitting, Linotype, Typography
This pocket guide provides instructions on a Linotype method of copy-fitting based on character count. Included is a brief description of considerations that must be made for style of writing, cases used, etc. Next, readers will find an explanation of how the process works, a chart of lower case alphabet lengths in varying typefaces and sizes, and a chart of characters by picas.