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Specimen Book of Monotype Printing Types (Part 1)
Over 200 pages of Monotype type samples, with matrix information, etc. (120 MB).
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Specimen Book of Monotype Printing Types (Part 2)
Over 400 pages of Monotype type samples, with matrix information, etc. (200 MB).
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Monotype Super Caster Manual
Published by The National Committee of Monotype Users Associations in association with the Monotype Corporation. 185 pages, many illustrations. (36 MB).
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Monotype Super Caster Instruction Book
Over 130 pages with lots of illustrations. Published by Monotype. (41 MB).
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Monotype Super Caster Product Change Over Procedure
44 large illustrated pages explaining how to produce lead rules, display type, sorts, furniture, etc. Published by Monotype. (20 MB).
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1900 Monotype Caster Patent Application
Very detailed and beautifully illustrated patent application for the Monotype Casting machine. (51 MB).
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1900 Monotype Keyboard/Perforator Patent Application
Detailed and illustrated patent application for the Monotype keyboard and perforator. (26 MB).
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Super Caster Lead and Rule Mould Instructions
Detailed instructions for use of the Monotype Super Caster lead and rule moulds. (1.5 MB).
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Monotype Unit Arrangements
Technical data for Monotype unit arrangements. (3.5 MB).
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Monotype 1897-1937
Menu and programme of a dinner to celebrate Monotype’s 40th Birthday. (2 MB).
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Monophoto Filmsetter Instructions
Instructions for the Mk. 5 Mono Photo system (and previous versions). (42 MB).
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Monotype Nozzles
Illustrations and descriptions of various Monotype caster nozzles. (2.5 MB).
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Studio Lettering Machine Mk.3 Service Manual
Service manual for this early filmsetting machine. (11 MB).
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Programming Notes for Monotype Composing Machines
Very rare publication detailing all the mathematics behind the Monotype system (8 MB).
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1905 Monotype Caster Instruction Manual
Just over 100 pages, illustrated. (32 MB).
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1952 Monotype Composition Caster Instruction Manual
Just over 300 pages, illustrated. (80 MB).
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1949 Monotype Display Machine Instruction Manual
32 pages, illustrated. (15 MB).
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Spare Parts List for Monotype Super Caster
Just over 100 pages, lots of illustrations. (43 MB).
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Spare Parts List for Composition and Type and Rule Casters
Almost 100 pages, illustrated. (51 MB).
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Spare Parts List for Monotype Standard and Duplex Keyboard
Just over 100 pages, illustrated. (42 MB).
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The Monotype System, 1916
Over 200 pages, many illustrations. (137 MB).
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Monotype Picture Book, Composing and Casting
Nice promotional brochure, 38 pages (23 MB).
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Adjustments of the Giant Caster
Approximately 100 pages, illustrated. (22 MB).
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Monotype Keyboard Explanations and Diagrams
Approx 30 pages, illustrated. (16 MB).
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Adjustments of the Type and Rule Caster
1926, Just over 80 pages, illustrated. (20 MB).
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