Box set of (20) Type Specimens, Typeface Collection by ITC, 1974–1977 [Provenance: Lou Dorfsman]

Box set containing (20) Type Specimens, Typeface Collection by ITC, 1974–1977. International Typeface Corporation, 216 E. 45th Street, New York, NY. All approx. 12 x 6, stapled brochures and one perfect-bound catalog. Contained in a custom, corrugated box with International Typeface Corporation trade label, addressed to “Mr. Louis Dorfsman, CBS, Personal”. The set includes:

• American Typewriter, 1975
• Avant Garde Gothic with Oblique, 1977
• Avant Garde Gothic Condensed, 1974
• Bauhuas, 1976
• Bookman, 1976
• Eras, 1976
• Friz Quadrata, 1974
• Garamond, 1977
  
• Italia, 1977
• Kabel, 1976
• Korinna with Kursiv, 1977
• Lubalin Graph, 1975
  
• Newtext, 1975
• Quorum, 1977
• Serif Gothic, 1974
• Souvenir, 1974
• Tiffany, 1974
• Zapf Book, 1976
• Zapf International, 1977
• Typeface Collection by ITC, June 1977, pp. 120 with ITC Typeface Family (American Typewriter, Avant Garde Gothic, Bauhuas, Bookman, Century, Cheltenham, Eras, Friz Quadrata, Garamond, Kabel, Korinna, Lubalin Graph, Newtext, Serif Gothic, Souvenir, Tiffany, Zapf Book, Zapf International)

Each specimen devoted to a single typeface includes various weights and variations, with a “Character Per Pica Table” for copyfitting on the back cover. Designers of the typefaces include: Herb Lubalin, Tom Carnese, Edward Benguiat, Albert Boton, Ernst Friz, Colin Brignall, Victor Caruso, Ray Baker and Tony DiSpigna.

Various conditions ranging from nearly fine, very good (waviness to the corners), and good (skinning and damp stains on covers and interior pages). Containing box has moderate discoloration. Condition noted and price adjusted. An excellent resource and provenance!