Typefounder Collection

LIBERTY BELL, 19th CENTURY. The Liberty Bell at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typefounders cut, 19th century

EAGLE, 19th CENTURY. An American bald eagle. American typefounders cut, 19th century

TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman, Gothic and Greek alphabets, capital letters and punctuation marks

TYPEFOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder. Colored woodcut by Jost Amman

FIREMAN, 19th CENTURY. Metal typefounders cut, American, 19th century

FIREFIGHTING, 19th CENTURY. Metal typefounders cut, American, 19th century

TYPE FOUNDRY DESIGNS. Designs for sale by an American type foundry, mid or late 19th century

TYPE FOUNDRY DESIGNS. Designs for sale by The United States Type Foundry, James Conners Sons, New York, mid or late 19th century

TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman, Gothic and Greek alphabets, capital letters and punctuation marks. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

TYPE FOUNDRY DESIGNS. Various samples of printed designs sold by an American type foundry, 19th century

PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. A type founder pouring melted lead into a mold; in the basket below him are finished letters. Woodcut by Jost Amman from his Staendebuch, 1568

AMERICAN BATHTUB, 1825. Typefounders cut

Joseph Jackson, English typefounder C015 / 5806
Joseph Jackson (1733-1792), English typefounder. Jackson was apprenticed to William Caslon in 1748. During the Seven Years War he served as a ships armourer

FARM YARD, 1870. American typefounders cut, c1870

EAGLE, 19th CENTURY. American typefounders cut

EAGLE, 19th CENTURY. American typefounders cut, 19th century

TYPE FOUNDRY, 18th CENTURY. An 18th century type foundry and the manufacture of a letter B. Line engraving, French, 18th century

COLONIAL TYPEFOUNDER. A colonial American typefounder assisted by an indentured servant. Line engraving, late 18th century

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"Discover the fascinating world of typefounders, pioneers of typography in the 19th century. From the iconic Liberty Bell at Independence Hall to intricate designs by The United States Type Foundry, these craftsmen left an indelible mark on history. In 1568, the Typefounder revolutionized printing by casting type from bismuth, tin, and lead with remarkable precision. Jost Amman's colored woodcut captures their artistry beautifully. Metal typefounders cuts depicting firemen and firefighting techniques showcase their versatility beyond typography. Delve into a treasure trove of creativity with stunning designs for sale by James Conners Sons - a testament to the enduring legacy of type foundries. "