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